Catholic Church in Guernsey explained

The Catholic Church in Guernsey is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome.

Although Guernsey is not part of the United Kingdom, for administrative purposes the diocese comes under the jurisdiction of the English Diocese of Portsmouth.[1]

Churches

There are three Catholic churches on Guernsey - two in St Peter Port (St Joseph & St Mary and Notre Dame Du Rosaire) and one in St Sampson's (Our Lady Star of the Sea, Delancey).[2]

Schools

The Catholic Church runs three schools in Guernsey, Notre Dame du Rosaire Primary School, the St Mary & St Michael Primary School and Blanchelande College (for students aged 4-18).[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-guernsey-59067493 BBC News website, Catholic schools in Guernsey 'may have to close' if new discrimination law passes, article dated October 27, 2021
  2. https://www.portsmouthdiocese.org.uk/about-us/diocese/parish-life/communities/find-a-parish/directory/?GroupID=9809&PersonID= Portsmouth Diocese website, Find a Parish, Channel Islands
  3. https://catholic.org.gg/churches-schools-and-other-places/catholic-schools/blanchelande-girls%e2%80%99-college/ Catholic Church in Guernsey website, Catholic Schools