Douliu Church of the Holy Rosary

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斗六聖玫瑰天主堂
斗六聖玫瑰天主堂

The origin of the Catholic Church in Douliu dates back to the eighth year of the Guangxu Emperor, when Wang Lingmu and Father Johannes Hong established a missionary station in Douliu, marking the official introduction of Catholicism to the area. The Holy Rosary Catholic Church is considered the origin of this mission. The current church was rebuilt in 1953 under the direction of Bishop Niu Huaiqing, featuring Baroque-style architecture and a distinctive high dome ceiling.

Address:No. 80, Zhonghua Road, Douliu City

Douliu Church of the Holy Rosary Introduction

The origin of Catholicism in Douliu dates back to the 8th year of the Guangxu era when Wang Lingmu and Father John Hong established a mission in Douliu, marking the formal introduction of Catholicism to Douliu. The Saint Rose Catholic Church is the origin of this mission. The current church was rebuilt in 1953 under the leadership of Bishop Niu Huiqing, featuring a Baroque-style architecture with a prominent vaulted ceiling as its characteristic.

Duliou Holy Rosary Church Duliou Holy Rosary Church

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