St. Lawrence Cathedral, San Lorenzo, Roman Catholic cathedral in San Lorenzo, Paraguay
St. Lawrence Cathedral, also known as San Lorenzo Cathedral, is a cathedral that occupies an entire city block in the center of San Lorenzo, Paraguay. It is bordered by four streets and open squares, making the building visible from several directions as you walk through the city.
The cathedral was built gradually over several decades during the 20th century, as the city of San Lorenzo itself was growing. In 2000, it became the seat of the newly created Diocese of San Lorenzo.
The cathedral is where people from San Lorenzo gather for the main events of their religious life, from Sunday Mass to baptisms and weddings. During the feast of Saint Lawrence in August, the surrounding streets fill with processions and local celebrations.
The cathedral is in the center of San Lorenzo, within walking distance of the main streets and public transport stops. The building is generally open during Mass times and for religious events, so it is worth checking the schedule before you visit.
San Lorenzo is one of the most populated cities in Paraguay, yet it only received its own diocese in 2000, which is unusually late for a city of its size in the country. This means the cathedral functioned as a parish church for most of its existence before becoming a bishop's seat.
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