Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church — Attraction in Hong Kong

Quaint & peaceful church in the middle to the city. I almost missed it because from the outside, it doesn't look like a church. It looks just like an office building. The church is relatively new. It was built in 2001 by the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong.

So far, it's my favorite church in Hong Kong. As you step into the main Church, it's pin drop silence even though the sound of the water stream is ever present.

The water stream is such a cool, thoughtful religious design. The stream flows from under the altar to the baptismal font. Jesus who sacrificed His life for us is pouring His love, His mercy, His salvation from the altar (that symbolises Golgota, the place of sacrifice) to us, humans, through baptism.

I came back the next day for daily mass.

Mass time: Daily: 07.30

Sunday mass: Sat 14.30, 15.45, 18.00 (Chinese) Sun 08.30, 10.00 (Chinese) 11.45, 13.30,...

From my own experience, this is the first and only Parish Church that is built inside an apartment high-rise in Hong Kong. Consequently, it's a small church. The beauty is you are so much closer to the altar and feel more involved with the ceremonies taking place. The whole site is recently refurbished, including light, sound and air-conditioning systems. The design is modern and warm, making it a great place for worship. This church is one of the very few that still broadcast Mass celebrations on YouTube after COVID, with fans all over the world. Location is convenient by using escalator in Pacific Place III with connection to MTR...

Social distancing is maintained. Active church members to welcome you or assist are everywhere. It's a cozy place to worship. The beautiful chandelier at the altar table must be its signature design. Yet, there is also the flowing water from the alter along the aisle to the marble basin holding the holy water, another uniqueness of Our Lady of Mt....