LENTEN PILGRIMAGE TO ZHANGZHOU

More than 30 parishioners headed to picturesque Zhangzhou City last February 24, 2008 for a Lenten pilgrimage. This area boasts of a magnificent Gothic church similar to Gulangyu church. Deacon Joseph led all the activities for the pilgrims.

Stations of the Cross on the hills of Zhangzhou

Deacon Joseph (center) led the pilgrims in praying the Stations of the Cross on the hills of Zhangzhou located just at the back of the church.

 

 

Locals and foriegners particiapted in the pilgrimage.

 

 

The Catholic Church of Zhangzhou

Zhangzhou church has a Gothic style similar to the main church in Gulangyu.

 

 

 

Fuzhou Retreat

In the know

Zhangzhou is a prefecture-level city in southern Fujian. Located on the banks of the Xi River, Zhangzhou borders the cities of Xiamen and Quanzhou to the northeast, Longyan City to the northwest and the province of Guangdong to the southwest.

 

 

 

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