Bissau Cathedral

Bissau Cathedral
Religion
AffiliationRoman Catholic
ProvinceImmediately subject to the Holy See
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusCathedral
Year consecrated1954
StatusActive
Location
LocationBissau, Guinea-Bissau
Geographic coordinates11°51′36″N 15°34′52″W / 11.86000°N 15.58111°W / 11.86000; -15.58111
Architecture
Architect(s)João Simões, Galhardo Zilhão
StyleModern Neo-romantic
Groundbreaking1945
Completed1950
Spire height52 metres (171 ft)

Bissau Cathedral (Portuguese: Catedral de Bissau), also known as Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Candelária (Cathedral of Our Lady of Candelaria) is a Catholic cathedral in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau. It is the centre of the Catholic Church in Guinea-Bissau. The cathedral is the seat of Diocese of Bissau, which was created in 1977. Situated in the downtown area of Bissau, it is noted for its function as a lighthouse. Services are held in Portuguese.