Bissau Cathedral
| Bissau Cathedral | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Province | Immediately subject to the Holy See |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
| Year consecrated | 1954 |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Bissau, Guinea-Bissau |
| Geographic coordinates | 11°51′36″N 15°34′52″W / 11.86000°N 15.58111°W |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | João Simões, Galhardo Zilhão |
| Style | Modern Neo-romantic |
| Groundbreaking | 1945 |
| Completed | 1950 |
| Spire height | 52 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.