Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows
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The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows is a Roman Catholic cathedral
and basilica
dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary located in Navrongo
, Ghana
. The basilica is the seat of the Diocese of Navrongo–Bolgatanga. The church was dedicated on May 17, 2006.
Cathedral
A cathedral is a Christian church that contains the seat of a bishop...
and basilica
Basilica
The Latin word basilica , was originally used to describe a Roman public building, usually located in the forum of a Roman town. Public basilicas began to appear in Hellenistic cities in the 2nd century BC.The term was also applied to buildings used for religious purposes...
dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary located in Navrongo
Navrongo
Navrongo is in Ghana, near its northern border. It is the capital of Kassena-Nankana District – which is within the Upper East Region of Ghana.Navrongo is an important market town, known for its cathedral and its grotto....
, Ghana
Ghana
Ghana , officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south...
. The basilica is the seat of the Diocese of Navrongo–Bolgatanga. The church was dedicated on May 17, 2006.