Catholic Church in Guernsey

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The Catholic Church in Guernsey is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome.

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Although Guernsey is not part of the United Kingdom, for administrative purposes the diocese comes under the jurisdiction of the English Diocese of Portsmouth. [1]

Churches

There are three Catholic churches on Guernsey - two in St Peter Port (St Joseph & St Mary and Notre Dame Du Rosaire ) and one in St Sampson's (Our Lady Star of the Sea, Delancey). [2]

Schools

The Catholic Church runs three schools in Guernsey, Notre Dame du Rosaire Primary School, the St Mary & St Michael Primary School and Blanchelande College (for students aged 4-18). [3]

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