Saint Malo - Chapel on the Rock - Allenspark, CO
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The Chapel on the Rock (officially, Saint Catherine of Siena's Chapel) is a popular tourist landmark in Allenspark, Colorado visited by thousands every year.
Waymark Code: WMB514
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 04/06/2011
Views: 9
The chapel is located on the grounds of the Saint Malo Retreat Center, the Catholic retreat center for the Archdiocese of Denver, near Mount Meeker. In 1999, Boulder County designated the chapel as a historic site.
Pope John Paul II prayed at the chapel during his visit to Denver for World Youth Day in 1993. Afterwards, the chapel received his personal blessing. The Pope later hiked in the surrounding woods and spent some time at the Saint Malo Retreat Center.
Type of Church: Chapel
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Date of building construction: 01/01/1936
Archdiocese: Archdiocese of Denver
Diocese: Archdiocese of Denver
Address/Location:
10758 Highway 7
Allenspark, CO United States
80510
Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
Date of organization: Not listed
Dominant Architectural Style: Not listed
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
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