St. Mary's Cathedral, Port Moresby Explained

St. Mary's Cathedral
Location:Port Moresby
Country:Papua New Guinea
Denomination:Roman Catholic Church

The St. Mary's Cathedral[1] is 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.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.gcatholic.org/churches/oceania/2912.htm St. Mary’s Cathedral, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
  2. Web site: Spreading devotion to Jesus' mercy, The Catholic Leader. catholicleader.com.au. 16 June 2012 . 2016-04-06.
  3. Web site: Stock Photo - St.Mary´s Cathedral (roman catholic) in the capital Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Limited. Alamy. Alamy. 2016-04-06.
  4. Web site: St Mary's Catholic Cathedral - Lonely Planet. Planet. Lonely. Lonely Planet. 2016-04-06.
  5. Book: Hawthorne, Stuart. Port Moresby: Taim bipo. 2011-11-22. Boolarong Press. 9781921920196. en.
  6. Book: Flynn, Frank. St. Mary's Cathedral, Port Moresby City, Papua New Guinea: A Guide. 1973-01-01. en.