Beijing Road Catholic Church in Kunming
Overview
Beijing Road Catholic Church (昆明市北京路天主教堂) is located on Beijing Road (北京路) in Kunming (昆明市). The reconstruction site of the church is situated at the intersection of Beijing Road and Jinbi Road (金碧路). The original church, known as “Teresa Church” (德肋撒堂), was built in 1935. In 1980, it was renamed “Sacred Heart of Jesus Church” (耶稣圣心堂). Due to years of disrepair, the church had become a dangerous structure. In 2007, the Yunnan Provincial Catholic “Two Associations” (云南省天主教“两会” ) obtained approval from the Yunnan Provincial Party Committee and the provincial government for reconstruction.
Location
- Chinese Name: 昆明市北京路天主教堂
- Location: 北京路, 昆明市 (Beijing Road, Kunming)
Investment and Construction Details
The total investment for the new Beijing Road Catholic Church is expected to exceed 150 million yuan (15000万元). It will cover an area of 25,000 square meters (25000 m²). As of February 24, the foundation pile work at the construction site has been completed. Comprehensive construction of the main structure is expected to begin after the rainy season in 2011, aiming for completion of the main project by the end of 2012.
This construction is significant for promoting the development of the Catholic Church in China and fostering harmonious development between religion and society in Yunnan Province (云南省).
