Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Fontana
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Fontana
The Catholic National Sanctuary of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is situated in Fontana Gozo Island, part of the Maltese Archipelago. It is also the parish church of Fontana, one of the smallest villages on the island. The foundation stone was laid on 29 January 1893. The church was dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on 29 January 1905 by H. L. the Bishop Giovanni Maria Camilleri. The main altarpiece, showing the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, was crowned with a golden crown on 18 June, 1993, by H.L. the Bishop Nicholas J. Cauchi, on the occasion of the first centenary of the laying of the church's foundation stone. The main altarpiece is part of Giuseppe Cali's works.
References
* [http://www.qalbtagesu.com Official parish website]
* [http://www.fontana.gov.mt Fontana local council]
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