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About this place
Oryong-dong Catholic Church is a parish of the Catholic Diocese of Jeonju, serving all of Oryong-dong, Munhwa-dong, Sinpung-dong, and Songpung-dong in Gunsan, together with parts of Samhak-dong, Seoheungnam-dong, and Naun-dong. Current diocesan information gives the parish patron as 'Star of the Sea,' showing the church's role in connecting several urban neighborhoods of Gunsan into one Catholic community.
'Star of the Sea' is an ancient title of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and it resonates naturally with the setting of Gunsan as a port city. Oryong-dong Catholic Church is a place where local Catholics share Mass, the sacraments, catechesis, and devotional life, and where people from several neighborhoods meet as one parish community. Information such as current personnel or Mass schedules, which may change frequently, is not included here.
History & origins
According to diocesan records, Oryong-dong Catholic Church was established on January 30, 1979. It developed as a parish serving Oryong-dong and neighboring areas of Gunsan, with 'Star of the Sea' as its patron.
In 2009, the parish marked its 30th anniversary with Confirmation and a parish-day celebration presided over by the diocesan bishop. In 2019, Bishop John Kim Son-tae presided at a Mass for the 40th anniversary. During the 40th-anniversary celebration, parishioners watched a video reviewing the parish's history and organized a commemorative photo exhibition titled 'Reply 1979,' recalling the community's journey together.
These official records show that the history of Oryong-dong Parish is not merely a foundation date but a continuing process of building and preserving communal memory across generations. Details such as the original construction date of the church building or major architectural renovations were not sufficiently documented in the official sources reviewed and are therefore omitted.
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