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]].

The cathedral is the headquarters of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Port Moresby (Archidioecesis Portus Moresbiensis) in the National Capital District. It 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. The exterior is decorated with light blue and white tower stands on one side of the main entrance.

See also

References

  1. ↑ St. Mary’s Cathedral, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
  2. ↑ "Spreading devotion to Jesus' mercy, The Catholic Leader". catholicleader.com.au. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
  3. ↑ Limited, Alamy. "Stock Photo - St.Mary´s Cathedral (roman catholic) in the capital Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea". Alamy. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
  4. ↑ Planet, Lonely. "St Mary's Catholic Cathedral - Lonely Planet". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
  5. ↑ Hawthorne, Stuart (2011-11-22). Port Moresby: Taim bipo. Boolarong Press. ISBN 9781921920196.
  6. ↑ Flynn, Frank (1973-01-01). St. Mary's Cathedral, Port Moresby City, Papua New Guinea: A Guide.


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