St. Ignatius Church, George Town facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Ignatius Church |
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| 19°16′36″N 81°23′12″W / 19.2766°N 81.3866°W | |
| Location | George Town |
| Country |  Cayman Islands United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
St. Ignatius Church is a special building for people who follow the Catholic faith. It is located on Walkers Road in George Town. This city is on Grand Cayman Island in the Cayman Islands. The Cayman Islands are a British territory in the Caribbean Sea.
This church follows the Roman or Latin rite, which is a common way of practicing Catholicism. It is part of the mission sui iuris of the Cayman Islands. This group was created in the year 2000 by Pope John Paul II.
History of St. Ignatius Church
The first church building on Shedden Road was finished in 1959. Later, in 1971, a school called St. Ignatius School was started. This school is connected to the church.
In 1981, construction began on a new church building on Walkers Road. This new building was completed the very next year, in 1982.
Other Catholic Churches
Stella Maris Church is another Roman Catholic church in the Cayman Islands. It is located on Cayman Brac island. A priest from St. Ignatius Church helped to start Stella Maris Church.
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia de San Ignacio (George Town) para niños
- Roman Catholicism in the United Kingdom
