Marian devotion
In Simgokbon-dong, within the city of Bucheon, a large Catholic community is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The title contemplates Mary fully attached to her Son's Paschal victory and offers hope for the whole person.
Advocation: Assumption of the Virgin Mary.
Official Korean name: Venue Seongmo Seungcheon.
Temple: 심곡본동성당 · Simgokbon-dong Catholic Church.
Address: 96 Gyeongin-ro 170beon-gil, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do 14740, Korea of Sur.
Official Foundation: February 16, 1982.
Jurisdiction: Catholic diocese of Incheon, first district of Bucheon.
Religious community: Hermanas Benedictinas Olivetanas.
Coordinates checked: 37.4798237, 126.7737037.
Official patronage
The Bishops' Conference of Korea Skills, "Assumption of Mary," as patronage of Simgokbon-dong. Catholic directories and a photographic chronicle corroborate the same dedication.
The file corresponds to Bucheon and not to another town of similar name. Although the postal address mentions Songnae-dong, the canonical name of the parish remains Simgokbon-dong.
A community founded in 1982
The official date of foundation is the 16 February 1982. Since then, the parish has been integrated into one of the densiest urban areas between Seoul and Incheon.
The episcopal directory records 6,351 faithful and no dependent stations. The figure shows its scale, although it should be understood as an administrative data subject to update.
What is the Assumption celebrating?
Catholic faith maintains that Mary, after her earthly life, was brought in body and soul to the glory of heaven. It does not ascend by its own power: it is assumed by the grace of God.
The doctrine does not make Mary a goddess. It is in advance that the resurrection of Christ promises to redeemed humanity.
Body and soul
The Assumption proclaims the dignity of the body. Christian salvation is not to escape matter, but to transform the whole person.
This hope requires caring for body life: feeding, healing, accompanying, protecting from violence and respecting those who age or live with disabilities.
The 1950 definition
Pius XII solemnly defined dogma in the constitution Munificentissimus Deus, published on 1 November 1950. The definition reflected a much earlier liturgical and theological tradition.
The document links Mary's glorification to Christ's victory over sin and death. All his light comes from the Lord's Passover.
An old party
The Churches of the East have since ancient celebrated the Sleeping of the Mother of God. The Feast of the Assumption, held on August 15, was consolidated in the West.
The expressions Sleep and Assumption have different accents, but they share the contemplation of Mary fully received in the life of God.
A sign of sure hope
Mary glorified is an image of the destiny of the Church. What has already been accomplished in it holds those who still walk between fragility, loss and death.
Hope does not minimize duel. It allows him to pass through by trusting that God's love does not abandon the body or the history of his children.
The Magnificat and the elevation of the humble
Mary proclaims that God will bring down the powerful from the throne and increase the humble. His Assumption confirms that humility and service do not end in oblivion.
The community that honor is called to raise those who have been humiliated, without turning devotion into an escape of justice.
The Olivetana Benedictines
The episcopal record shows the presence of the Olivetan Benedictine Sisters. His spirituality refers to prayer, common life, listening to the Word and work.
No current responsibilities are attributed without direct confirmation. His documented presence expresses the contribution of the consecrated life to this urban parish.
Communion in a dense city
Bucheon is part of the urban continuum between Seoul and Incheon. In an environment of fast rhythms and nearby dwellings, the parish can offer a stable place of prayer and encounter.
This context description does not state specific programmes. The patronage invites itself to build a community where every life is received with dignity.
verified location for the map
The episcopal direction is 96 Gyegin-ro 170beon-gil. Two mapping queries by name and address match in 37.4798237, 126.7737037.
The marker corresponds to the parish temple, not to the centre of Simgokbon-dong or to another church of Bucheon.
To visit and pray
The parish appears active, but the times published in directories may vary. It is appropriate to confirm directly before moving.
The visit can be offered by the deceased, by those who face a disease and by those who care for fragile bodies. The Assumption invites that prayer to be united with a concrete presence.
Prayer to Our Lady of the Assumption of Simgokbon-dong
Our Lady of the Assumption, keeps the community of Simgokbon-dong and the city of Bucheon. Hold those who cry, strengthen the sick and bless those who care for them. Teach us to respect the dignity of each body and to live in the hope of resurrection in Jesus Christ. Amen.
Sources consulted
- Episcopal Conference of Korea: official record of Simgokbon-dong.
- Korean Catholic Directory: direction, foundation and patronage.
- Cylooks Catholic Directory: corroboration of the parish.
- Simgokbon-dong photographic chronicle.
- Pius XII: Apostolic Constitution Munificentissimus Deus.
- Cartography used to verify the temple.
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