Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Saint Peter Port facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Our Lady of the Rosary Church |
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| Notre Dame Du Rosaire Church | |
| Location | Saint Peter Port |
| Country |  Guernsey United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
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| Completed | 1829 |
The Our Lady of the Rosary Church, also known as Notre Dame Du Rosaire Church, is a Catholic church. It is located in Saint Peter Port, which is the capital of Guernsey. Guernsey is a British Crown dependency and part of the Channel Islands.
This church follows the Latin or Roman rite, which is the most common form of worship in the Roman Catholic Church. It belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth, which is based in Portsmouth, England, UK.
History of the Church
Early Beginnings
The church first opened its doors in September 1829. At that time, it was dedicated to St. Mary. However, it closed for a while in 1851. This happened after another church, the Church of St. Joseph, opened nearby.
Reopening and New Dedication
The church reopened in 1860. French religious groups then took care of it. They rededicated the church to Our Lady of the Rosary. This is how it got its current name. The building was later updated and repaired between 1961 and 1962.
See Also
In Spanish: Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario (Saint Peter Port) para niños
- Catholic Church in Guernsey
