Sacred Heart Church, Koror facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sacred Heart Church |
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| Location | Koror |
| Country |  Palau |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
The Sacred Heart Church is a religious building in Koror, Palau. It belongs to the Catholic Church. You can find it on the main street of Koror, which is an island and state in Palau. Palau is a country in Oceania, located west of the Pacific Ocean. Close to the church are the Maris Stella School and the Etpison Museum.
The church follows the Roman or Latin rite, which is a common way of worship in the Catholic Church. It is part of the Diocese of the Caroline Islands. This diocese is based in Weno, in the Federated States of Micronesia. It started as a special mission in 1886 and became a full diocese in 1979. This change happened through a special document called a "bull," issued by Pope John Paul II.
History of the Sacred Heart Church
The current church building has a long history. The first church, also called Sacred Heart (Sagrado Corazón), was built in 1892. This was during the time when Spain had control over the area. A new building was started in 1935. It took eight years to complete this new structure. When it was finally opened, local church members and Japanese officials attended the inauguration.
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón (Koror) para niños
- Roman Catholicism in Palau
- Sacred Heart Church (disambiguation)
- List of Jesuit sites
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