Our Lady of the Waves & St John, Vatersay



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Denomination:
Roman Catholic
OS Reference:
NL646961
Address:
Uidh, Vatersay, HS9 5YW
Local Authority:
Western Isles
Website:

Location of Church


Nearby Churches

1.9 miles
3.6 miles
5.8 miles
7.9 miles
8 miles


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Church Overview

The church in Vatersay is situated near the shore on one of the most beautiful bays imaginable. It is dedicated to Our Lady of the Waves and St John. It was opened in 1913.

Before the church was built the people of Vatersay journeyed by boat on Sundays to attend Mass at Castlebay on Barra. Today, Vatersay is reached by causeway from Barra.

Services

Sunday: 3.30pm

Opening Arrangements

Open daily


Linked Churches

Our Lady Star of the Sea, Castlebay, Barra, St Brendan, Craigston, Barra, St Vincent de Paul, Eoligarry, Barra, North Chapel, Cille Bharra, Barra


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