St. Gerard Church, The Valley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Gerard Church |
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| 18°12′36″N 63°03′16″W / 18.2100°N 63.0544°W | |
| Location | The Valley |
| Country |  Anguilla United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
St. Gerard Church is a religious building. It is located in The Valley. This town is the capital of Anguilla. Anguilla is a British overseas territory in the Lesser Antilles. It is found in the Caribbean Sea.
About the Church
St. Gerard Church is a Catholic church. It follows the Roman or Latin rite. This is a traditional way of worship for Catholics. The church is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint John's – Basseterre. A diocese is like a special area managed by a bishop. This diocese was created in 1971. It was established by Pope Paul VI. The main office for this diocese is in St. John's. This city is in Antigua and Barbuda.
History of the Community
The Catholic community in Anguilla started a long time ago. They first organized in 1948. At that time, they built a small chapel. However, a big hurricane hit in 1961. This storm sadly destroyed the chapel. After the hurricane, Catholics met at Wallblake House. They continued to gather there for several years. The current St. Gerard Church was finished in 1966. It has been a place of worship ever since.
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia de San Gerardo (The Valley) para niños
- Roman Catholicism in the United Kingdom
- St. Gerard
