St. Mary's Cathedral, Port Moresby
| St. Mary's Cathedral | |
|---|---|
| Location | Port Moresby |
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
The St. Mary's Cathedral[1] is the name given to a religious building that is affiliated with the Catholic Church[2] and is located in the city of Port Moresby,[3][4] capital of Papua New Guinea,[5][6] in Oceania.
This is an important temple because it is the headquarters of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Port Moresby (Archidioecesis Portus Moresbiensis) in the National Capital District.
The temple follows the Roman or Latin rite and was visited by John Paul II in May 1984. It is dedicated as its name indicates to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Its exterior is decorated with light blue and white tower stands on one side of the main entrance.
See also
- Roman Catholicism in Papua New Guinea
- St. Mary's Cathedral (disambiguation)
- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Port Moresby
References
- ↑ St. Mary’s Cathedral, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
- ↑ "Spreading devotion to Jesus' mercy, The Catholic Leader". catholicleader.com.au. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
- ↑ Limited, Alamy. "Stock Photo - St.Mary´s Cathedral (roman catholic) in the capital Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea". Alamy. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
- ↑ Planet, Lonely. "St Mary's Catholic Cathedral - Lonely Planet". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
- ↑ Hawthorne, Stuart (2011-11-22). Port Moresby: Taim bipo. Boolarong Press. ISBN 9781921920196.
- ↑ Flynn, Frank (1973-01-01). St. Mary's Cathedral, Port Moresby City, Papua New Guinea: A Guide.
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