Immaculate Conception Cathedral

Tourist attraction Cathedral Catholic cathedral

One of the Best Places To Visits in Mulinu'u


Address

569M+39V, Beach Rd, Apia, Samoa

Website

www.facebook.com

Contact

+685 20869

Rating on Google Maps

4.70
(57079 reviews)


Working Hours

  • Thursday: 5 AM to 6 PM
  • Friday: 5 AM to 6 PM
  • Saturday: 5 AM to 6 PM
  • Sunday: 5 AM to 6 PM
  • Monday: 5 AM to 6 PM
  • Tuesday: 5 AM to 6 PM
  • Wednesday: 5 AM to 6 PM

Visitor Reviews


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  • 5/5 Peter K. 6 years ago on Google • 870 reviews
    A welcome refuge from the weather on a very rainy day in Apia. The church is impressive on the outside and even more so on the inside. The wood work and stained glass windows are beautiful, and quite new too. It was very quiet and peaceful when we were there, and definitely worth a visit. The tiles outside were very slippery.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Craig S. 8 years ago on Google • 547 reviews
    Beautifully designed new Cathedral for the community of Samoa. Gorgeous parquetry and marble used and keeps the building cool even on the hottest day.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ueli H. 6 years ago on Google
    Most impressive building in Apia. It is a visit worth even if you are not interested in churches. Just next to the center. Always open during the day for visits!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Josephine T. 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful Cathedral. Built by craftsmen and a credit to Samoa. You feel lifted up be looking and being in it. The wood is very well looked after and being hardwood should last for centuries. All wood ceilings are amazing. The out side is great but the inside is wonderful. Make sure you go to a service if you can. It is very central and by the sea near the visitors centre. Painted white it really stands out in an area with lots of beautiful churches.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ian Craven (. 6 years ago on Google
    The most impressive building in Apia. Genuine cathedral with superb locally crafted timber arches and beams and stained glass windows. A quiet, contemplative place. Definitely worth a visit.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dominic T. 5 years ago on Google • 884 reviews
    The most beautiful church in Samoa if not the Pacific. Must visit when you are in Apia. They have both the Samoan and English masses. Don't forget to visit the Religion Shop next door.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 R L. 5 years ago on Google • 424 reviews
    Although there are many churches in Samoa, this cathedral stands out. It’s beautiful inside and outside. It’s very interesting to see how western culture and native culture have been incorporated to spread the word of the lord. The interior was absolutely mind blowing. It’s different from the churches you would see elsewhere in the world.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 indah nuria S. 1 year ago on Google • 835 reviews
    Beautiful cathedral with amazing details and peaceful ambience. Stopped by here while walking around the area and really enjoyed the architecture. By the time I came there was no service. Visitors can come and visit this place freely during the open hours. There is a cafe and souvenir shop nearby. It has some parking spots as well
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jul 11 months ago on Google • 1437 reviews
    Tolle Kathedrale mit wunderschöner Holzarchitektur im inneren. Dieser Ort sollte bei einem Besuch von Samoa definitiv nicht fehlen.

  • 5/5 Nate C. 1 year ago on Google • 104 reviews
    I have been blessed to have visited and experienced churches across the World. It made me teary and proud to have stood in this Church. Unique with Samoan design, sophistication that flowed wonders.. I gazed with awe. We have such talented people in Samoa. From the design, to the art/carving work, to organising getting this grand piece done. This place is testimony, to what is achievable from an articulate point of view. Blessings 💞🙏
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fealoai G. 2 years ago on Google
    I love it because it's not just the beauty and it has the face of the catholic religion the beauty and the faith
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 aiju a. 2 months ago on Google • 476 reviews New
    Nice

  • 5/5 Bjørn 11 months ago on Google • 426 reviews
    Attended the Palm Sunday procession today and it was a wonderful mass! Lots of singing and music.

  • 1/5 alfahad91 6 months ago on Google • 261 reviews
    It’s closed for renovation (August 2024)!

  • 5/5 Thomas G. 1 year ago on Google • 244 reviews
    A beautiful Catholic cathedral, and the ceiling is worth the visit alone. The inlaid work on the ceiling is magnificent.

  • 5/5 Carlos P. 5 months ago on Google • 165 reviews
    Llama la atención desde lejos y lo hace desde cerca y desde dentro. Bueno, desde dentro te quita el hipo con su asombroso artesonado en el techo, con sus magníficamente labradas vidrieras, con sus bellos remates samoanos, con su frescor que emana del mármol y que repara los rigores de un calor muy intenso y húmedo. Sorprendente. "...La Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción (también se la conoce como Catedral de Apia o Catedral de Mulivai) es la catedral católica en Apia, la capital de Samoa, en Oceanía. Sufrió daños en el terremoto de 2009, y ha sido restaurada y ampliada. La congregación sigue el rito romano o latino y es la iglesia madre de la Arquidiócesis de Samoa-Apia ( en latín : Archidioecesis Samoa-Apiana; en samoano: Fa'aAkiepikopo Samoa-Apia ), que fue creada en 1966 por el Papa Pablo VI mediante la bula "Prophetarum voes". Tras tres años de obras, la nueva catedral de Apia se inauguró al público el 2 de junio de 2014 en presencia del arzobispo Martin Krebs, nuncio apostólico en Nueva Zelanda . La iglesia fue reconstruida en el lugar de la catedral original, que databa de 1857. Historia En 1852, William Pritchard vendió un terreno en Mulivai, de aproximadamente tres cuartos de acre (o 3000 m²), al obispo Bataillon, en el que el hermano de Bataillon, Jacques, comenzó a construir una iglesia y una casa parroquial. La primera piedra fue bendecida por el obispo el 8 de diciembre de 1852, pero el trabajo se vio interrumpido por epidemias y un ciclón tropical en 1854, que destruyó ocho barcos y causó grandes daños a las plantaciones, lo que provocó problemas con el suministro de alimentos . Como resultado, la iglesia se completó en 1857. La iglesia estaba en el mismo lugar que la actual, mientras que la residencia estaba cerca de Mulivai..." (Fuente ⛲: Wikipedia)

  • 5/5 Perry T. 4 months ago on Google • 150 reviews
    Just go inside. You won't be disappointed.

  • 5/5 Franziska 1 year ago on Google • 146 reviews
    Beautiful church with amazing wooden ceiling!

  • 5/5 Theodore J. 2 months ago on Google • 111 reviews New
    A beautiful place of worship and craftsmanship.

  • 5/5 Wes W. 8 months ago on Google • 49 reviews
    Beautiful cathedral, definitely worth having a look at when in Apia.

  • 5/5 Atilly T. 1 year ago on Google • 20 reviews
    What a magical place! We visited twice during our stay. The first time it was empty apart from one nun so we could really get a feel for the place and walk around. The second time we went to 2 different masses on a Sunday. If you want a real authentic Samoan experience then you should go - even if you aren’t that religious. We stayed at the back but were greeted by many people in the congregation. The first mass was in Samoan (starting 8am) and the second in English (starting 9.30am). The acoustics combined with the voices of some of the congregation were just incredible. We gave some money to the donations at the end of each service to say thank you for letting us stay and experience it all. A truly wonderful place, experienced best during a mass of service. (Take a fan - it gets HOT inside there).

  • 5/5 Gergely S. 2 months ago on Google • 20 reviews New
    Magical place to be and we went there as well for the Sunday English language mass which started at 09:30. It is a great experience independently you believe or not. The Cathedral is beautiful and worth a visit

  • 1/5 Clair and Phillip S. 8 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    Extremely disappointed to come for a service only to find (like other people there) that it was closed. No notices on gates or door that we could find to explain but there was scaffolding on front

  • 5/5 Gian V. 2 years ago on Google
    It looks amazing, the interior design is perfect!

  • 5/5 Deepak Sundaram P. 3 years ago on Google
    Great Architecture

  • 1/5 Steven H. 8 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    For those wanting to visit, it is closed due the repairs taking place. Disappointed as previous reviews and pictures looked amazing


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