Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral, Kathmandu

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral stands as a Latin Rite religious building with traditional Catholic architectural elements in the Lalitpur district.

Cardinal Jozef Tomko dedicated this cathedral on August 15, 1995, establishing it as the central Catholic religious institution in Nepal.

The cathedral functions as the headquarters for the Apostolic Vicariate of Nepal, supporting a parish community of over 2,290 Catholic followers.

Located at coordinates 27.673°N and 85.307°E, the cathedral holds regular masses and religious ceremonies for both local residents and international visitors.

This cathedral represents the single authorized Catholic worship location throughout Nepal, where Hinduism comprises the main religious practice.

Location: Kathmandu

Inception: 1995

GPS coordinates: 27.67300,85.30700

Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:28