Basilica Cathedral of Our Lady of the Seven Dolores

Marian Advocation of Navrongo (Diocese of Navrongo- Bolgatanga)
Recognized by the Church

It is the cathedral and minor basilica of the diocese of Navrongo- Bolgatanga, dedicated to Our Lady of the Seven Dolores, in Navrongo (Ghana). It is the seat of the diocese and was officially dedicated on 17 May 2006. It is considered one of the most important Catholic temples in northern Ghana, built in style of local earth architecture.

Main data

Origin and history

It is the cathedral and minor basilica of the diocese of Navrongo- Bolgatanga, dedicated to Our Lady of the Seven Dolores, in Navrongo (Ghana). It is the seat of the diocese and was officially dedicated on 17 May 2006. It is considered one of the most important Catholic temples in northern Ghana, built in style of local earth architecture.

The image and the sanctuary

It is a reference place for pilgrimages in the northern region of the country, identified as a site of special Marian veneration. There are no accounts of specific miracles or specific exvotes in accessible sources.

Sponsorship and coronation

It is not available.

Party and devotion

The memory of Our Lady of the Dolores is celebrated on September 15. It is a temple of strong Marian devotion, linked to Mary's compassion at the foot of the cross and to the accompaniment of the people in their suffering.

Link to the Rosary

The Seven Dolores of Mary are seen in the Rosary of the Virgin Dolores, which travels through the moments of the passion experienced by the Mother. Who prays the common Rosary also unites these mysteries of pain to the hope of resurrection. Mary, associated with her Son's sufferings, teaches to carry her own sorrows in prayer.