Gosan Catholic Church

Overview

Gosan Church is a church in Siji-dong, Suseong-gu, Daegu Metropolitan City, belonging to the Archdiocese of Daegu. On November 6, 1987 it was established after separating from Gyeongsan Church and Manchon Church. Its patron saint is Saint Lucia Bak Hui-sun, and its first pastor was Father Lee Eung-uk (John).

History

〔Promotion of establishment and establishment〕 The Daegu History and Culture Encyclopedia states that in 1983 the Gosan Chapel Building Committee was launched at Gyeongsan Church and promoted the construction of the church, and that on November 6, 1987 it was established after separating from Gyeongsan Church and Manchon Church. The date of establishment is listed as November 6, 1987 in the Archdiocese of Daegu parish information as well, but in the Korean Catholic Bishops’ Conference directory it is recorded as ‘1887.11.06’.

〔Dedication of the church and later history〕 According to the Daegu History and Culture Encyclopedia, the first Mass was celebrated at the rectory on November 9, 1987, and the church dedication ceremony was held on May 21, 1988. The church was expanded on December 20, 1998, and the church Meeting House was completed on April 10, 2001. On November 4, 2017, the thanksgiving Mass for the 30th anniversary of the parish establishment was celebrated and the sacrament of Confirmation was administered.

〔Activities and jurisdiction〕 The Daegu History and Culture Encyclopedia states that it promotes scholarship programs, missionary work, and programs to help neighbors, and conducts parish community gatherings, small community gatherings, and story-sharing room activities. The Korean Catholic Bishops’ Conference directory lists the congregation of sisters as the Sisters of Christian Education, and describes the jurisdiction as covering the entire areas of Nobyeon Gongwon-ro, Nobyeon-ro, Cheoneul-ro, Gomo-ro, Beoman-ro, World Cup-ro and Alpha City-ro, and parts of Dalgubeol-daero and Siji-ro.

〔Significance〕 The Daegu History and Culture Encyclopedia evaluates that Gosan Church is serving as the center of the faith life and volunteer activities of Catholics in the Siji area of Suseong-gu, Daegu Metropolitan City.

Related places and people

• Gyeongsan Church and Manchon Church: the mother parishes from which Gosan Church separated in 1987 (Daegu History and Culture Encyclopedia).
• Father Lee Eung-uk (John): the first pastor (Daegu History and Culture Encyclopedia).

References and sources

1. Academy of Korean Studies, Daegu History and Culture Encyclopedia “Gosan Church”. Building committee in 1983, separation and establishment in 1987, dedication in 1988, expansion and Meeting House, 30 anniversary history.
   https://www.grandculture.net/daegu/toc/GC40004524
2. Korean Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Korean Catholic Directory “Gosan” (Archdiocese of Daegu). Congregation of sisters, patron Saint Lucia Bak Hui-sun, jurisdiction (date of establishment listed as 1887.11.06).
   https://directory.cbck.or.kr/OnlineAddress/Catholic/DetailInfo.aspx?cgubn=c&gubn=4&gyogu=201000021&code=201000766&gubn2=all&char=all
3. Archdiocese of Daegu, Parish Information “Gosan Church”. Date of establishment November 6, 1987.
   https://www.daegu-archdiocese.or.kr/page/area.html?menu=c4&number=9&premenu&srl=church_search