A large painting near the church’s sanctuary depicts the 103 Korean martyrs including St. Andrew Kim who were canonized by Pope St. John Paul II in 1984. (Catholic Standard photos by Mihoko Owada)
Kevin Yi speaks during a gathering at St. Andrew Kim Church in Olney before Washington Cardinal Wilton Gregory celebrated a Mass there on Sept. 29, 2024 marking the parish’s 50th anniversary. (Catholic Standard photo by Mihoko Owada)
People pray during a Mass on Sept. 29, 2024 marking the 50th anniversary of St. Andrew Kim Parish in Olney, Maryland, that serves Korean Catholics. (Catholic Standard photos by Mihoko Owada)
A young boy and a girl presented flowers to Washington Cardinal Wilton Gregory before he celebrated a Mass on Sept. 29, 2024 marking the 50th anniversary of St. Andrew Kim Parish in Olney, Maryland, that serves Korean Catholics. (Catholic Standard photos by Mihoko Owada)
A statue near the entrance of St. Andrew Kim Church in Olney, Maryland, depicts the parish’s patron saint, the first Korean priest and martyr. (Catholic Standard photos by Mihoko Owada)
Members of the Little Sisters of the Holy Family pray during a Sept. 29 Mass marking the 50th anniversary of St. Andrew Kim Parish in Olney, Maryland. The religious order with members from Korea serves the Korean community in this area. (Catholic Standard photo by Mihoko Owada)
During a Mass on Sept. 29, 2024 marking the 50th anniversary of St. Andrew Kim Parish in Olney, parishioners bring offertory gifts to the altar, including a sculpture and puzzle portrait of St. Andrew Kim, the parish’s patron saint. (Catholic Standard photo by Mihoko Owada)
Washington Cardinal Wilton Gregory celebrates a 50th anniversary Mass for St. Andrew Kim Parish in Olney, Maryland, on Sept. 29, 2024, joined by participating clergy. (Catholic Standard photo by Mihoko Owada)
Father Matthew Park, the pastor of St. Andrew Kim Parish in Olney, Maryland, gives Communion to Yuvin Kim during a Sept. 29 Mass marking the Korean parish’s 50th anniversary. Kim, who is 9, read the first Scripture reading at the anniversary Mass. (Catholic Standard photo by Mihoko Owada)
Choir members sing during a Mass on Sept. 29, 2024 marking the 50th anniversary of St. Andrew Kim Parish in Olney, Maryland, that serves Korean Catholics. (Catholic Standard photos by Mihoko Owada)
People pray during a Mass on Sept. 29, 2024 marking the 50th anniversary of St. Andrew Kim Parish in Olney, Maryland, that serves Korean Catholics. (Catholic Standard photos by Mihoko Owada)
People pray during a Mass on Sept. 29, 2024 marking the 50th anniversary of St. Andrew Kim Parish in Olney, Maryland, that serves Korean Catholics. (Catholic Standard photos by Mihoko Owada)
Parishioners and guests at St. Andrew Kim Parish in Olney, Maryland, enjoy Korean cuisine at a luncheon following a Mass on Sept. 29, 2024 at the parish that serves Korean Catholics in this area. (Catholic Standard photo by Mihoko Owada)
Youth play traditional Korean drums during a performance at a luncheon following the 50th anniversary Mass for St. Andrew Kim Parish in Olney, Maryland, on Sept. 29, 2024. (Catholic Standard photo by Mark Zimmermann)
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