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Archbishop Henning, Rev. Christopher Bae (pastor), former pastors, and parishioners pose for a group photo after the 50th anniversary jubilee Mass at St. Antoine Daveluy Korean Church in Newton's Auburndale on September 20.
(Boston = Boston Korea) Reporter Myong Sool Chang = St. Antoine Daveluy Korean Church in Boston celebrated its 50th anniversary with a jubilee Mass on September 20 at 11 a.m. at the church located in Newton's Auburndale neighborhood.
More than 400 people, including priests, religious, and parishioners, attended the Mass, reflecting on the community's history woven through half a century of immigration and sharing prayers for the next 50 years.
Before the Mass, a ceremony was held to unveil the church's new sign. Archbishop Richard Henning of the Archdiocese of Boston then celebrated the jubilee Mass.
At the start of the Mass, Rev. Christopher Bae Woong-jin, the current pastor, introduced former pastors including the 2nd pastor Rev. Simon Nam Hae-keun, 5th pastor Rev. Paul Chun Kwang-sung, 6th pastor Rev. Simon Lee Jae-soo, and 10th pastor Rev. Dominic Chung Kwang-ho. Rev. Francis Kim Ki-soo and Rev. John the Baptist Yoon Ji-won, both from the community, as well as local priests who helped with the church's relocation and settlement, also joined in celebrating the 50th anniversary.
This was followed by a blessing ceremony for the newly restored "Stations of the Cross." Archbishop Henning went through each station depicting Jesus's Passion, sprinkling holy water and offering prayers of blessing. The church expressed gratitude to parishioners who worked on the restoration of the Stations of the Cross.
The Mass, conducted in both Korean and English, also honored the faith and sacrifice of Korean martyrs. Attendees gave thanks for the dedication of those who sustained the community and prayed to become a community that cares for one another, practices forgiveness, and lives out love in daily life.
Archbishop Richard Henning, Rev. Christopher Bae (pastor), former pastors, priests from the community, and priests who helped with the church's relocation and settlement gather together.
Parishioners attending the Mass.
Before his homily, Archbishop Henning expressed regret at not being able to deliver the message in Korean, noting the importance of communicating with people in their own language. He then shared a conversation with a Korean biblical scholar, explaining the culture of respect embedded in Korean honorifics and the challenges of biblical translation.
He described the difficulty of translating Jesus's relationship with God the Father into Korean—using expressions that honor parents while conveying that the Father and Son are equal. Building on this, he conveyed the message that God is both an object of reverence and, through the Word made flesh, a being who extends love.
During the Mass, there was also a moment to recognize families who attended the community's first Mass in 1976. According to the church administrator, the families who participated in that first Mass were: Kim Young-soo, Kim Jae-taek, Song Soo-il, Yang Maria, Wee Hong-hwan, Lee Bae-hoon, Lee Jae-shin, Lee Un-ro, Lee Hong-beom, Chung Koo-myung, Cho Hang-rok, and Han Soo-sung families.
According to parishioner Paul Kim Un-ki, those who have attended the church for approximately 50 years from 1976–1977 to the present include: the couples Kim Je-ho and Kim Min-jung, Kim Moon-ja, the couple Kim Un-ki and Kang Soon-ok, the couple Lee Bae-hoon and An Seung-hee, the couple Lee Un-ro and Park Ok-ji, Lee Heung-hye, Chung Koo-myung, and the couple Cho Hang-rok and Cho Myung-sook. Those who have maintained their faith since the community's early days celebrated the 50th anniversary alongside the next generation of believers.
Rev. Dan O'Connell, pastor of Corpus Christi–St. Bernard Parish, who helped the Korean community relocate, also offered congratulations. Reflecting on the Korean community's journey through various churches, he emphasized that regardless of which community uses the church, its owner is God. He also expressed gratitude for being able to rediscover the meaning of faith and sharing through encounters with the Korean community.
Attendees engage in pleasant conversation while sharing a meal.
As the church's lower-level fellowship space could not accommodate everyone, people share a meal outside under a tent.
After the Mass, more than 400 parishioners shared a Korean meal prepared by the church. This was followed by games and prize drawings hosted by parishioner Paul Lee Hak-jae, as attendees laughed, mingled, and shared in the joy of the 50th anniversary.
Ignatius Park Soo-kyun, chairman of the 50th anniversary planning committee, said, "I am delighted and moved that the event concluded smoothly as planned thanks to the participation of so many parishioners. I am grateful to everyone who gave their best in their respective roles."
Boston's Korean Catholic community began in 1976 when Rev. John Won Pil-ho and parishioners discussed founding a Korean Catholic church. On July 25 of that year, the first Mass was celebrated at St. Lawrence Friary Chapel, attached to a Capuchin friary in Milton.
The community subsequently moved its home to St. Agatha Church, Sacred Heart Church, and St. Aidan Church, continuing its faith life. When Rev. Peter Kwak Gil-woo was appointed in 1981, a Sunday school and pastoral council were established, and the pastoral area expanded to include northern Boston, Springfield, and Rhode Island.
The community relocated to St. Philip Neri Church in Newton's Waban neighborhood in 1996, and settled at its current location, Corpus Christi Church in Newton, in 2012. The following year it became a quasi-parish under the name St. Antoine Daveluy Korean Church, and in January 2024 it was elevated to a full parish of the Archdiocese of Boston.
Following the jubilee Mass, the church plans to continue its time of thanksgiving and sharing with a 50th anniversary concert on October 17 and a "Night of Grace" on October 24–25. Meanwhile, some 350 parishioners also attended a 50th anniversary dinner held prior to the jubilee Mass, enjoying a wonderful time together.
Archbishop Henning blessing the new church sign before the start of the Mass.
Parishioners serving and receiving food.
Parishioners who grilled meat and corn outside.
Ignatius Park Soo-kyun, chairman of the 50th anniversary planning committee, with a happy smile.
[email protected]
More than 400 people, including priests, religious, and parishioners, attended the Mass, reflecting on the community's history woven through half a century of immigration and sharing prayers for the next 50 years.
Before the Mass, a ceremony was held to unveil the church's new sign. Archbishop Richard Henning of the Archdiocese of Boston then celebrated the jubilee Mass.
At the start of the Mass, Rev. Christopher Bae Woong-jin, the current pastor, introduced former pastors including the 2nd pastor Rev. Simon Nam Hae-keun, 5th pastor Rev. Paul Chun Kwang-sung, 6th pastor Rev. Simon Lee Jae-soo, and 10th pastor Rev. Dominic Chung Kwang-ho. Rev. Francis Kim Ki-soo and Rev. John the Baptist Yoon Ji-won, both from the community, as well as local priests who helped with the church's relocation and settlement, also joined in celebrating the 50th anniversary.
This was followed by a blessing ceremony for the newly restored "Stations of the Cross." Archbishop Henning went through each station depicting Jesus's Passion, sprinkling holy water and offering prayers of blessing. The church expressed gratitude to parishioners who worked on the restoration of the Stations of the Cross.
The Mass, conducted in both Korean and English, also honored the faith and sacrifice of Korean martyrs. Attendees gave thanks for the dedication of those who sustained the community and prayed to become a community that cares for one another, practices forgiveness, and lives out love in daily life.
Archbishop Richard Henning, Rev. Christopher Bae (pastor), former pastors, priests from the community, and priests who helped with the church's relocation and settlement gather together.Parishioners attending the Mass.Before his homily, Archbishop Henning expressed regret at not being able to deliver the message in Korean, noting the importance of communicating with people in their own language. He then shared a conversation with a Korean biblical scholar, explaining the culture of respect embedded in Korean honorifics and the challenges of biblical translation.
He described the difficulty of translating Jesus's relationship with God the Father into Korean—using expressions that honor parents while conveying that the Father and Son are equal. Building on this, he conveyed the message that God is both an object of reverence and, through the Word made flesh, a being who extends love.
During the Mass, there was also a moment to recognize families who attended the community's first Mass in 1976. According to the church administrator, the families who participated in that first Mass were: Kim Young-soo, Kim Jae-taek, Song Soo-il, Yang Maria, Wee Hong-hwan, Lee Bae-hoon, Lee Jae-shin, Lee Un-ro, Lee Hong-beom, Chung Koo-myung, Cho Hang-rok, and Han Soo-sung families.
According to parishioner Paul Kim Un-ki, those who have attended the church for approximately 50 years from 1976–1977 to the present include: the couples Kim Je-ho and Kim Min-jung, Kim Moon-ja, the couple Kim Un-ki and Kang Soon-ok, the couple Lee Bae-hoon and An Seung-hee, the couple Lee Un-ro and Park Ok-ji, Lee Heung-hye, Chung Koo-myung, and the couple Cho Hang-rok and Cho Myung-sook. Those who have maintained their faith since the community's early days celebrated the 50th anniversary alongside the next generation of believers.
Rev. Dan O'Connell, pastor of Corpus Christi–St. Bernard Parish, who helped the Korean community relocate, also offered congratulations. Reflecting on the Korean community's journey through various churches, he emphasized that regardless of which community uses the church, its owner is God. He also expressed gratitude for being able to rediscover the meaning of faith and sharing through encounters with the Korean community.
Attendees engage in pleasant conversation while sharing a meal.As the church's lower-level fellowship space could not accommodate everyone, people share a meal outside under a tent.After the Mass, more than 400 parishioners shared a Korean meal prepared by the church. This was followed by games and prize drawings hosted by parishioner Paul Lee Hak-jae, as attendees laughed, mingled, and shared in the joy of the 50th anniversary.
Ignatius Park Soo-kyun, chairman of the 50th anniversary planning committee, said, "I am delighted and moved that the event concluded smoothly as planned thanks to the participation of so many parishioners. I am grateful to everyone who gave their best in their respective roles."
Boston's Korean Catholic community began in 1976 when Rev. John Won Pil-ho and parishioners discussed founding a Korean Catholic church. On July 25 of that year, the first Mass was celebrated at St. Lawrence Friary Chapel, attached to a Capuchin friary in Milton.
The community subsequently moved its home to St. Agatha Church, Sacred Heart Church, and St. Aidan Church, continuing its faith life. When Rev. Peter Kwak Gil-woo was appointed in 1981, a Sunday school and pastoral council were established, and the pastoral area expanded to include northern Boston, Springfield, and Rhode Island.
The community relocated to St. Philip Neri Church in Newton's Waban neighborhood in 1996, and settled at its current location, Corpus Christi Church in Newton, in 2012. The following year it became a quasi-parish under the name St. Antoine Daveluy Korean Church, and in January 2024 it was elevated to a full parish of the Archdiocese of Boston.
Following the jubilee Mass, the church plans to continue its time of thanksgiving and sharing with a 50th anniversary concert on October 17 and a "Night of Grace" on October 24–25. Meanwhile, some 350 parishioners also attended a 50th anniversary dinner held prior to the jubilee Mass, enjoying a wonderful time together.
Archbishop Henning blessing the new church sign before the start of the Mass.Parishioners serving and receiving food.Parishioners who grilled meat and corn outside.Ignatius Park Soo-kyun, chairman of the 50th anniversary planning committee, with a happy smile.[email protected]
This article was translated from the Korean original with the assistance of AI and reviewed by Boston Korea editors.
Original Korean article: https://bostonkorea.com/bbs/board.php?bo_table=news&wr_id=46661
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