Our Lady, Star of the Sea & St Maughold Church facts for kids

Our Lady, Star of the Sea & St Maughold Church
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Location	Ramsey
Country	Isle of Man
Denomination	Roman Catholic Church

The Our Lady, Star of the Sea & St Maughold Church is a Catholic church located in Ramsey. Ramsey is the second largest town on the Isle of Man. The Isle of Man is a special territory connected to the British Crown.

This church follows the Roman Catholic tradition. It is managed by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Liverpool in the United Kingdom. The church is named after two important figures: Our Lady, Star of the Sea (a title for Mary, mother of Jesus) and Saint Maughold.

History of the Church

The story of this church began in 1893. At that time, a small chapel was opened for people to worship. Over the years, more money was collected to build a larger church.

Construction on the new church started in 1909. It was designed by a famous architect named Giles Gilbert Scott. The building was finished quickly, in 1910.

About Saint Maughold

Saint Maughold was a Catholic saint who lived a very long time ago. He passed away in the year 498. His name can also be spelled in Irish as MacCuill, Maguil, or Maccul.

Special Recognition

The Our Lady, Star of the Sea & St Maughold Church is recognized as one of the Registered Buildings of the Isle of Man. This means it is an important historical building on the island.

See also

In Spanish: Iglesia de Nuestra Señora, Estrella del Mar y San Maughold para niños

• Roman Catholicism in the Isle of Man
• Our Lady Star of the Sea Church (disambiguation)