Church of Our Lady of Fatima, Bala, Gwynedd

formerly in: Merioneth


Diocese of Wrexham

N.B.Position of marker is approximate and does not necessarily show the exact location of the site.

Site OS Grid Ref: SH925359

Church (Roman Catholic)

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.


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Artworks at this site:
  Our Lady of Fatima Our Lady of Fatima
artist: Ferreira Thedun
about 1949
Church of Our Lady of Fatima, Bala, Gwynedd
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