Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows

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Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows, Catholic cathedral and minor basilica in Navrongo, Ghana.

The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows combines European and West African architectural elements, featuring traditional mud construction methods and local materials.

The cathedral, completed in 1920, received its minor basilica status from Pope Benedict XVI in 2006, marking a century of religious presence in northern Ghana.

Seven women artists from Sirigu village created interior murals and reliefs that merge Catholic imagery with regional artistic traditions within the cathedral walls.

The cathedral compound functions as a central location for religious ceremonies and community gatherings, serving residents of the Kassena Nankana Municipal District.

The structure stands as a registered monument with the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board and holds designation as a tentative UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Location: Kassena Nankana Municipal District

Inception: 1906

GPS coordinates: 10.88427,-1.07786

Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:34

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