⛪ Sacred Heart Cathedral Tarawa
Kiribati
About This Sacred Site
The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart on Tarawa is the principal Roman Catholic church in Kiribati, serving as the seat of the Diocese of Tarawa and Nauru. Christianity arrived in Kiribati through missionaries in the 19th century and has become the dominant faith. The cathedral, located in Teaoraereke on South Tarawa, serves as a community gathering place and spiritual centre for I-Kiribati Catholics. It reflects the simple but heartfelt devotion of the Pacific Island faithful.
Key Facts
- •Seat of the Diocese of Tarawa and Nauru
- •Located on South Tarawa atoll in the central Pacific
- •Catholicism was introduced by missionaries in the mid-19th century
- •About 55% of I-Kiribati are Catholic
- •The cathedral serves as both a spiritual and community centre
Location
Coordinates: 1.4518, 173.0146
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