St. Patrick's Church, Lookout facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Patrick's Church |
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| 16°47′21″N 62°11′17″W / 16.7891°N 62.1880°W | |
| Location | Lookout |
| Country |  Montserrat United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
St. Patrick's Church is a Catholic church located in Lookout, a town on the Caribbean island of Montserrat. Montserrat is a British overseas territory, which means it is part of the United Kingdom. The church is an important religious building for the local community.
About St. Patrick's Church
This church follows the traditions of the Roman Catholic Church. It is part of the Diocese of Saint John's - Basseterre. A diocese is an area that a bishop oversees for the church.
Rebuilding After the Volcano
In 1997, a volcano on Montserrat erupted. This eruption caused a lot of damage across the island, including to St. Patrick's Church. The church needed major repairs. It took many years to rebuild. The reconstruction was finally finished in 2009. After the repairs were complete, the church was able to open its doors again to everyone.
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia de San Patricio (Lookout) para niños
- Roman Catholicism in the United Kingdom
- St. Patrick's Church (disambiguation)
