The Cathedral of Our Lady of Mercy () is the main Roman Catholic church building of Mercedes, Uruguay. It is the see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mercedes since 1960.
History Built in Neoclassical style with design of Swiss architect Antonio Petrochi, it was consecrated in 1867. It is dedicated to Our Lady of Mercy.
On the occasion of the celebrations of the bicentennial of 2011, the cathedral was refurbished, thanks to donations.
Same devotion There are other churches in Uruguay dedicated to Our Lady of Mercy, for instance: Parish Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St. Jude Taddhaeus in Villa Muñoz, Montevideo Charity Chapel, Hospital Maciel, Montevideo Our Lady of Mercy Chapel in Garzón
See also List of Roman Catholic cathedrals in Uruguay Roman Catholic Diocese of Mercedes
References
External links
Diocese of Mercedes - CEU