Santa Gema Galgani, Montevideo

Iglesia de Santa Gema Galgani
Basic information
Location Roma 5025 esq. Belloni
Montevideo,  Uruguay
Affiliation Roman Catholic
Ecclesiastical or organizational status Parish church
Architectural type Church

The Church of Saint Gemma Galgani (Spanish: Iglesia de Santa Gema Galgani) is a Roman Catholic parish church in the neighbourhood of Flor de Maroñas, Montevideo, Uruguay.[1]

The parish was established on 15 May 1965.[1] Held by the Passionists,[2] the temple is dedicated to saint Gemma Galgani, a former lay member of the Order.[3]

The temple also hosts concerts by the Montevideo Symphony Orchestra.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Iglesia de Santa Gema Galgani". Archdiocese of Montevideo. Retrieved 30 March 2013. (Spanish)
  2. ↑ Passionists in Uruguay (Spanish)
  3. ↑ "Institutes of consecrated life in Uruguay". Archdiocese of Montevideo. Retrieved 30 March 2013. (Spanish)
  4. ↑ "Concert of the Symphonic Orchestra at St. Gemma". Intendencia de Montevideo. Retrieved 5 May 2013.

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