Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception - Castries, Saint Lucia - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

At 200' long and 100' wide the Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception, the largest in the Caribbean. The church was elevated to the status of a Minor Basilica on May 11, 1999 its centennial year.

The Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception replaces and older church at this site. The foundation of the present Cathedral was laid in 1894 and the cornerstone was laid by on April 8, 1894. By the middle of 1897 the church was mostly complete. On May 11, 1899 the church was solemnly blessed on the Feast of the Ascension.

In 1956 Castries became a separate diocese within the Province of Port-of-Spain and on May 5, 1957 Bishop Charles Gachet, F.M.I. was consecrated as the first Bishop of Castries. On December 12, 1974, St. Lucia was elevated to the status of Archdiocese and Bishop Patrick Webster

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 04/08/1894 Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Roman Catholic If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 6:00 AM To: 6:00 PM If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:30 AM Street address of Church: Micoud Street and Laborie Street Castries, Saint Lucia Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

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