Cathedral of the Assumption, Majuro

The Cathedral of the Assumption features geometric tile floors with circles inside squares arranged in patterns throughout the interior space.

Missionaries from the Order of the Sacred Heart established this religious structure in 1898, marking the beginning of organized Catholic worship in Majuro.

During Sunday services, the congregation participates in traditional mass ceremonies conducted entirely in the Marshallese language.

The cathedral stands at coordinates 7.1018661°N and 171.3781482°E, serving as the main Catholic church for the Apostolic Prefecture of Marshall Islands.

This cathedral maintains jurisdiction over the entire Marshall Islands territory plus Wake Atoll, spanning thousands of square kilometers of Pacific Ocean.

GPS coordinates: 7.10187,171.37815

Latest update: April 5, 2025 06:14