Sacred Heart Cathedral
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Catholic cathedral in South Tarawa, Kiribati.
The Sacred Heart Cathedral exhibits white walls and a cross-topped tower, standing as a central religious structure in the Teinainano Urban Council area.
The cathedral became the episcopal seat in 1966 when the diocese transferred from Tabiteuea to Tarawa during the establishment of the new diocese.
The cathedral serves as the primary gathering place for Catholic ceremonies in Kiribati, where Christian and Micronesian traditions interweave in religious practices.
Visitors can reach the cathedral in Teaoraereke district through the main road of South Tarawa, with services conducted in both English and Gilbertese.
The cathedral functions as both the episcopal seat for Tarawa and Nauru, covering two separate Pacific nations across multiple atolls and islands.
Location: Teinainano Urban Council
Address: 82M4+3VG, Nanikai, Kiribati Nanikai
GPS coordinates: 1.33266,173.00700
Latest update: March 10, 2025 15:43
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