Santa Gema Galgani, Montevideo Explained

Saint Gemma Galgani
Location:Flor de Maroñas, Montevideo
Address:José Belloni Avenue
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Dedication:Gemma Galgani
Dedicated Date:1965

The Church of Saint Gemma Galgani (Spanish; Castilian: '''Iglesia de Santa Gema Galgani''') is a Roman Catholic parish church in the neighbourhood of Flor de Maroñas, Montevideo, Uruguay.[1]

The parish was established on 15 May 1965.[1] Held by the Passionists,[2] the temple is dedicated to saint Gemma Galgani, a former lay member of the Order.[3]

The temple also hosts concerts by the Montevideo Symphony Orchestra.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Iglesia de Santa Gema Galgani . Archdiocese of Montevideo . 30 March 2013 .
  2. http://www.reachingu.org/paginas/santagema.html Passionists in Uruguay
  3. Web site: Institutes of consecrated life in Uruguay . Archdiocese of Montevideo . 30 March 2013 .
  4. Web site: Concert of the Symphonic Orchestra at St. Gemma . 5 May 2013 . Intendencia de Montevideo.