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 is also known as Notre Dame Du Rosaire Church. It is a Catholic church located in Saint Peter Port. This town is in Guernsey, which is a dependency of the British Crown. Guernsey is part of the Channel Islands.
This church follows the Latin or Roman Catholic tradition. It is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth. This diocese is based in Portsmouth, England, in the United Kingdom.
A Look Back: Church History
This church first opened its doors in September 1829. It was originally named after St. Mary. In 1851, it closed for a short time. This happened after the Church of St. Joseph opened.
The church reopened in 1860. At that time, French religious groups took care of it. They dedicated the church to Our Lady of the Rosary. The building was later repaired and updated between 1961 and 1962.
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario (Saint Peter Port) para niños
- Catholic Church in Guernsey
