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Historic Cathedral in Jeonju to Hold Art Show Marking 130th Anniv.

Historic Cathedral in Jeonju to Hold Art Show Marking 130th Anniv.

JEONJU, Nov. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Celebrating the 130th anniversary of its construction this year, Jeondong Catholic Cathedral, a church in the heritage village of Jeonju, will stage a media art show inspired by Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel ceiling. The media art show will project reinterpreted modern images of the Michelangelo painting on the [...]

Nation’s First “Family” Cathedral Established in Busan

Nation’s First “Family” Cathedral Established in Busan

BUSAN, Aug. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — Constructed on the very site where Busan’s first cathedral was built more than 100 years ago, the nation’s first church specializing in matrimonial and family affairs has opened its doors to the public. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Busan carried out a celebratory ceremony officiated by Bishop Paul Hwang [...]