Church of Our Lady of Fatima, Bala, Gwynedd
formerly in: Merioneth
Diocese of Wrexham
Church created 1946 in the former stable-block of a house, cafe, and fish & chip shop in High Street, Bala, purchased by Fr James Koenan, a Dutch Dominican priest. Work on converting the property began in 1947 and opened 15 June 1948. Dedication to Our Lady of Fatima the first such outside of Portugal.
Works at this site:
| Our Lady of Fatima artist: Ferreira Thedun about 1949 Church of Our Lady of Fatima, Bala, Gwynedd |
N.B.Position of marker is approximate and does not necessarily show the exact location of the site.
Site OS Grid Ref: SH925359
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User contributed comments
Father James married me in the church in 1958 I remember him as a quiet kindly man my father in law Peter Cerrato who owned the café further along the High St welcomed him for lunch every day.
Submitted by: pamela cerrato (2019-05-01 10:47:12)
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