Most Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Montego Bay

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Most Blessed Sacrament Cathedral
Most Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Montego Bay
Location Montego Bay
Country Jamaica
Denomination Roman Catholic Church

The Most Blessed Sacrament Cathedral [1] It is a religious building belonging to the Roman Catholic Church [2] located in the city of Montego Bay [3] in the northwest of the Caribbean island country of Jamaica. [4] [5] It is located on 3 Fort Street.

It is a temple that follows the Roman or Latin rite, being the seat of the Catholic Diocese of Montego Bay (Dioecesis Sinus Sereni). [1]

Formerly a member of the Diocese of Kingston, is now a suffragan of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Kingston. The present building was built in 1967 with funds from the diocese. All Masses and religious services are offered in English.

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References

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  3. Personalities Caribbean. Personalities Limited. 1 January 1983.
  4. Who's who in Jamaica ...: A Biennial Biographical Record Containing Careers of Principal Public Men and Women of Jamaica. S. A. Hill. 1 January 1969.
  5. Focus on Jamaica. 1 January 1975.

Coordinates: 18°28′41″N77°55′34″W / 18.47817°N 77.92611°W / 18.47817; -77.92611