Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Church

The church building displays rounded arches and solid masonry construction, with a crucifix designed by Italian sculptor Benigno Mörlin Visconti Castiglione above the entrance.

Father Francis Scalpell established the church in 1966 after sending over 25,000 letters worldwide requesting donations to fund the construction project.

The church honors the Catholic devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows, reflecting the Mediterranean tradition of commemorating the Virgin Mary's suffering during Christ's crucifixion.

The church holds regular Sunday Mass services at 9:00 AM, while additional services take place at the neighboring Carmelite convent at 5:00 PM.

An anonymous donor provided the remaining funds for construction under the condition that the building would complement the mountainous surroundings of Dolgellau.

Location: Dolgellau

Inception: September 1966

Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture

Elevation above the sea: 14.3 m

Website: http://wrexhamdiocese.org.uk/diocesan_church_display.asp?churchid=27

GPS coordinates: 52.74160,-3.88460

Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:43