Christian Churches, Catholic, Seoul    

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There are a number of places of worship (churches, mosques, temples, etc.) where English or other language services are offered, particularly in the Seoul area. Not all Koreans practice a particular religion, although vestiges of the ancient belief system, Shamanism as well as Buddhism can be found even among modern educated Koreans. During the Chosun Dynasty, Confucianism replaced Buddhism as the primary religion. However, in recent years, Christianity has taken over to become the belief system of the majority of those Koreans belonging to an organized religion. However, since Koreans do not include Roman Catholics as Christians in their statistics, the official figures tell a slightly different story.

The following offer religious services in English and, where specified, in other languages. All are listed in alphabetical order.

Catholic International Parish of Seoul
Celebrates Mass in the Franciscan Chapel at Hannam-dong across from Hannam Village Apts.
Pastor Vipporio Di Nardo and the entire parish community welcome you to attend our weekly celebrations. English Mass by Father Paolo Sundays at 9 and 11 a.m.; French Mass by Father Durand Saturdays at 6 p.m.; German Mass by Father Wilhelm Schulte Sundays at 10 a.m.; and Italian/Spanish Mass Sundays at noon. Please confirm schedules at 02-793-2070.

Chinese Catholic Services
Mass in Chinese. Location: China Migrants Center, Yeongdengpo-gu  Singil-dong  425-8  Sinpoong Doosan Directions: Subway line 7 Sinpoong station, Stop 743, Exit #3  (5 minutes walk). Time: Sundays at 11:00 AM. Tel: 02-839-8056

German Catholic Services
The International Parish of Seoul (above) is host to the German Catholic Services. Tel.: 02-792-7372, 011- 9940-0403 or info@dekathge.org.

Hyewha-dong Catholic Church
Tagalog Mass every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. for Filipinos. Perpetual Help Novena and Mass every Wednesday (8:30 p.m.)at the Filipino Catholic Center. Call Fr. Resti Galang. 02-765-0870 or 011-317-0143)

Myeongdong Cathedral
Weekday Mass in Korean at 6:30, 7 a.m. and 6, 6:30 p.m., Sunday Mass at 7, 9, 10 and 11 a.m., preceded by confession in English. English Mass at 9:00 a.m. Sundays. 02-774-3890).

Sogang University Catholic Church
English Mass at 7:30 p.m. on Sundays. Everyone welcomed. For information, call 02-705-8118. Directions: Take line 2 (green line) to Sinchon, go out exit 6 and walk straight for 5 minutes, then turn left to go on campus. Walk up the hill and then up the stairs to St. Ignatius Chapel.

Songbuk-dong Church
English Mass every Sunday at 9 a.m. (H.O Choi: 02262-4273 or K.J.Lee: 02-729-4445.

Yeoksam Catholic Church
English Mass at 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Everyone welcomed. Yeoksam-dong 722-9, Kangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea 02-553-0801. The church is located near exit 2, line #2 (green line) Yeoksam Station. 


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