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Visiting Hours at Da Nang Cathedral

The Da Nang Cathedral (Nhà thờ Chính Tòa) is open to visitors from 08:00 to 11:30 and from 13:30 to 16:30, Monday through Saturday.

During your visit, please remember to dress modestly and respectfully. As the cathedral is a place of worship, it’s important to maintain a solemn and appropriate demeanor while inside.

A Brief History of Da Nang Cathedral Parish

The identity of the first person baptized in Da Nang or the first Vietnamese Catholic to settle in this land remains unknown. However, it is recorded that Fathers Baudet, Marquette, and Fuciti were assigned to oversee the Catholic community at Han Port. On February 3, 1665, they were ordered to leave Vietnam by Lord Hien.

According to a report by Father Rival sent to the Paris Foreign Missions Society (MEP) in 1700, during Palm Sunday, Lord Nguyen’s troops searched the church at Han Port. By 1741, the Han Port parish still had 80 parishioners.

Another report from Father Halbout to the MEP states that by July 1775, the Han Port parish was completely destroyed by the Tay Son forces. From 1775 to 1885, Han Port Parish disappeared from the history of the Vietnamese Church.

After the Van Than movement disbanded in 1885, many Catholics from other regions resettled in Han Port. These parishioners were under the care of Father Maillard, the pastor of Phu Thuong Parish, and were considered a branch of that parish.

The exact date of the official establishment of Da Nang Parish is not documented. However, it is known that Father Laurent (known as Cố Chính) served the parish from 1887 to 1904, and since then, the parish has consistently been under the care of various priests.

The current church was constructed between February 1923 and September 1924. On September 14, 1924, Bishop Grangeon of Qui Nhon and Bishop Allys of Hue consecrated the church, which was dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

On January 18, 1963, the Diocese of Da Nang was officially established. Bishop Peter Maria, who had previously served as the Bishop of Qui Nhon, was appointed the first bishop of the new diocese. On May 1, 1963, he formally assumed leadership of the diocese, and Da Nang Church was honored as the Cathedral of the Diocese of Da Nang.

The Grotto of Our Lady, modeled after the Grotto of Lourdes in France, was built and inaugurated on February 11, 1940, under the guidance of Father Santuaire (Cố Bính).

Exploring the Unique Architecture Inside Da Nang’s Rooster Church

Nearly a century after its construction, the Rooster Church (Nhà thờ Con Gà) remains a beloved destination for visitors to Da Nang. The church’s most prominent feature is its main bell tower, which stands at 70 meters tall, surrounded by ten smaller towers. At the pinnacle of the church, atop the lightning rod, there is a symbolic gray rooster made of an alloy.

According to the parish priest, the rooster atop the church is not a symbol of France but represents repentance and awakening. The reference comes from the Bible: “Before the rooster crows tonight, you will disown me three times…”. Locals, however, often say that the rooster is used to determine wind direction, with its position indicating upcoming weather changes—rain or shine. This feature closely resembles the rooster church in Da Lat City.

The Da Nang Cathedral was constructed in the classic Gothic architectural style, characterized by its diamond-shaped archways. The stained-glass windows depict key events from the Bible and reflect the cultural blend of Vietnamese and French influences, as well as Western culture more broadly. The church’s interior is simple yet solemn, with columns intricately carved with delicate patterns. Behind the church, there is a grotto of Our Lady, modeled after the Grotto of Lourdes in France, adding a sacred and serene touch to the site.