List of cathedrals in the Bahamas

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This is the list of cathedrals in the Bahamas sorted by denomination.

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Roman Catholic

Cathedrals of the Roman Catholic Church in the Bahamas: [2]

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References

  1. "Christ Church Cathedral". christchurchcathedralbahamas.com. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
  2. GCatholic.org: Special Churches in Antilles