Kwanghyewon Catholic Church

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광혜원 성당

충북 진천군 광혜원면 실원길 15-28

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Gwanghyewon Catholic Church is the church of Gwanghyewon Parish in the Central District of the Diocese of Cheongju, with St. Cecilia as its patron. It is an independent parish serving the Gwanghyewon area of Jincheon County and now belongs to the Central District together with Goesan, Jincheon, Iwol, Jeungpyeong, and other parishes. It is the parish center where local Catholics gather for Mass, the sacraments, catechesis, and community life.

Records show that the Catholic community in Gwanghyewon existed as a mission station under a neighboring parish before becoming an independent parish. The present church is the result of that local community's growth into a settled parish and has a spiritual identity shaped by its patron, St. Cecilia. Visitors can understand it not primarily as an ancient shrine or heritage site, but as a modern parish that sustains liturgy, the sacraments, and fellowship for Catholics in northern Jincheon. Its development from a mission community into an independent parish is an important background for understanding Gwanghyewon Catholic Church today.

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Building information
  • Passenger elevators: 0
  • 2 above-ground floors · 1 below-ground floors
  • Approved for use in 2001
  • Total floor area: 960㎡

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Cheongju Diocese (Diocese of Cheongju)

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