St. Lawrence Shrine Basilica
| St. Lawrence Minor Basilica | |
|---|---|
St. Lawrence Basilica in Attur,
Karkala | |
St. Lawrence Minor Basilica in Karnataka Map | |
| 13°12′21.3516″N 74°58′19.4016″E / 13.205931000°N 74.972056000°E | |
| Location | Attur, Karkala, Karnataka |
| Country | India |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | www.stlawrenceattur.org |
| History | |
| Status | Minor Basilica |
| Founded | 1759 |
| Dedication | Saint Lawrence |
| Consecrated | 22 January 1901 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Style | Inspired by Gothic |
| Administration | |
| District | Udupi |
| Province | Bangalore |
| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Udupi |
| Clergy | |
| Archbishop | Peter Machado |
| Bishop(s) | Gerald Isaac Lobo |
| Rector | Alban Dsouza |
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St. Lawrence Shrine Basilica or Attur Basilica (Portuguese: São Lourenço de Carcoal, English: St. Lawrence of Karkala) is a Roman Catholic church in Karkala, India. It was built in 1759 and is purported to be the site of many miracles. It is by characterized its Attur Jatre or Attur Festival.
Attur Church is situated on the outskirts of Karkala in the Karnataka state of India. It is situated 58 km from Mangalore.
Placed amidst placid greenery, the Attur-Karkala parish has a rich history. The church oversees a school and an orphanage.