Stella Maris Church, Cayman Brac facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Stella Maris Church |
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| 19°42′07″N 79°51′36″W / 19.7019°N 79.8601°W | |
| Location | Cayman Brac |
| Country |  Cayman Islands United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
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| Completed | 2011 |
| Construction cost | $800,000 U.S. |
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| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Detroit |
The Stella Maris Church is a Catholic church located on Cayman Brac, an island in the Cayman Islands. This island is a British overseas territory found in the Caribbean Sea. Cayman Brac is about 143 kilometers (about 89 miles) away from the main island of the Cayman Islands.
About the Church
The Stella Maris Church follows the Roman or Latin rite, which is a common way of worship in the Catholic Church. It is part of the Catholic Church's organization in the Cayman Islands.
Building and Opening
The church building cost about $800,000 U.S. dollars to build. It is special because it was the very first Catholic church ever built on the island of Cayman Brac.
The church was officially opened and blessed for religious services on February 5, 2011. Archbishop Allen Vigneron was there for the opening. He is the Archbishop of Detroit in the United States and also oversees the Catholic Church in the Cayman Islands. The Stella Maris Church is connected to the Archdiocese of Detroit.
Other Churches
The St. Ignatius Church, George Town is considered the "parent" church to Stella Maris. It is the only other Roman Catholic church in the Cayman Islands.
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia de Stella Maris (Caimán Brac) para niños
- Roman Catholicism in the United Kingdom
- Stella Maris (disambiguation)
