Tsukiji Church, a cornerstone of Catholic heritage in Tokyo, celebrated its 150th anniversary with a Thanksgiving Mass on June 30, presided over by Archbishop Isao Kikuchi.Young woman killed by Hindu relatives in Chhattisgarh because she was Christian
Established in November 1874 by the Paris Foreign Missions Society, a Roman Catholic missionary organization, the church initially served as the cathedral for the bishop of Tokyo, marking the seat of the Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Japan. In his homily, Archbishop Kikuchi noted that the Tsukiji Church was founded during a period when it was still difficult for Christians to operate freely, highlighting that it was only in 1873 that the ban against Christianity was lifted.
Addressing broader societal challenges, Archbishop Kikuchi remarked that the Catholic Church in Japan is grappling with issues such as a declining population and an aging society. “Churches in Myanmar raising their voices for peace have even been subjected to armed attacks. It appears the world is increasingly dominated by violence that disregards life. In such situations, what can a diminishing church do? It’s easy to feel powerless,” he said.
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