“Many Christian churches exist in Hong Kong,” some say. Locating them in Shenzhen can be challenging. However, numerous “Unregistered” churches exist. Only a few offer bilingual services.
Today, we explore some main churches. We learn about their Sunday mass times. Note that all main churches have full Christmas schedules. While Our Lady of the Rosary Church isn’t mentioned here, other churches offer insight into religious life.
Let’s consider St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Many foreigners prefer it. Locals call it “New Church.” St. Anthony’s offers an English Mass for Catholics every Sunday at 11:30 am. You can find St Anthony’s Church at No. 65, Nonglin Road, Futian District, Shenzhen. It sits on the west side of Nonglin Lu. It lies between the Chegongmiao and Zhuzilin subway stops. It’s about 1 kilometer north of Shennan Road.
Take the metro subway to Che Gong Miao Station for an easy way to reach it. Exit “B.” A cab ride should take about 10 minutes. It should cost around RMB 12.50. Adventurous folks can take bus number 374. Alight at the penultimate stop. This is the one before the main bus station.
Besides St. Anthony’s, a Chinese parish exists in Nantou. It’s called St. Paul’s. They have Mass every Sunday at 9 am. The service is in Mandarin. Finding the church can be difficult. However, it’s near the Nantou Security Bureau and Zhongshan Park.
Shekou International School also offers English-language services. It’s in the Jingshan Villas neighborhood of Shekou. A priest from Hong Kong visits. They celebrate mass on the first, third, and fifth Sundays of the month. A lay-led communion service is offered on the second and fourth Sundays. The services start at 3:30 pm.
Consider Nantou Catholic Church. It was founded in 1931. It was the first Catholic Church in Shenzhen. An English mass is available from 8.30pm on Sundays. You’ll find Nantou Catholic Church at No.210, Chaoyang Bei Road, Shenzhen. Take bus numbers 201, 301, 305, 310, and 355 to get there. Or take the metro to Zongshan Park. Enter Nantou from the south side.
Meilin Protestant Church has services in Chinese, English, and Korean. The church was built in 2003. It stands on the Eastern Section of Meilin Road, Futian district. The Meilin Protestant Church is located at 126 Meilin Road, Futian. Take bus numbers 30, 35, 201, 222, 361. Get off at the Meilin ercun stop.
These churches represent only a small sample of Shenzhen’s religious diversity. Many resources exist for finding places of worship. While Our Lady of the Rosary Church isn’t detailed here, exploring these options enriches our understanding. This glimpse into Shenzhen’s churches showcases the vibrant faith community. Although Our Lady of the Rosary Church has not been mentioned in these articles, this overview of religious sites in Shenzhen provides a backdrop for understanding religious life in the region.