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 |
The St. Patrick's Church is a Catholic church located in the town of Lookout. This town is on the Caribbean island of Montserrat. Montserrat is a small island that is part of the Lesser Antilles and is a British overseas territory.
This church follows the Roman or Latin rite. This means it is part of the main branch of the Catholic Church. It is connected to the Diocese of Saint John's - Basseterre.
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History of St. Patrick's Church
Volcanic Eruption and Damage
In 1997, a big volcanic eruption happened on Montserrat. This eruption caused a lot of damage across the island. St. Patrick's Church was also badly affected by the volcano.
Rebuilding and Reopening
After the eruption, it took many years to rebuild the church. The community worked hard to repair the damage. Finally, in 2009, the reconstruction was finished. The church was able to reopen its doors to everyone. This was an important moment for the people of Lookout.
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia de San Patricio (Lookout) para niños
- Roman Catholicism in the United Kingdom
- St. Patrick's Church (disambiguation)
