Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Port of Spain
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Port of Spain) is located in Trinidad and Tobago
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Port of Spain)
Location in Trinidad and Tobago
10°39′00″N 61°30′24″W / 10.6499°N 61.5068°W / 10.6499; -61.5068
Location31 Independence Square
Port of Spain
Country Trinidad and Tobago
DenominationRoman Catholic Church
Architecture
StyleGothic Revival
Groundbreaking1816
Completed1851
Administration
ArchdiocesePort of Spain
Clergy
Bishop(s)Most Rev. Charles Jason Gordon
Vicar(s)Fr Martin Sirju

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic cathedral in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.[1] It is the seat of the Archdiocese of Port of Spain. Construction started in 1816 and it was completed in 1851.[2] The same year the cathedral was given the honorary status of a minor basilica.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "CFCTT". Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
  2. ↑ Taylor, Caroline (2011). "Saving the soul of the city". Caribbean Beat. Vol. 112. Media and Editorial Projects Limited. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
  3. ↑ "Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception". Gcatholic.org. Retrieved 2014-07-25.


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