Santa Catarina Island

Religious sites on Santa Catarina Island

Sacred Sites of Significance

Florianópolis hosts a diverse array of religious architecture reflecting its colonial past and contemporary faith. This list features the landmark Metropolitan Cathedral alongside historic 18th-century parish churches like Nossa Senhora da Lapa and Nossa Senhora das Necessidades, which showcase the island's Azorean heritage. From small rural chapels in Pântano do Sul to modern evangelical temples and Kingdom Halls, these sites represent the cultural evolution and spiritual landscape of Santa Catarina Island.

Sacred Sites of Significance — Map

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Our Lady of Exile and St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral, Florianópolis

The Our Lady of Exile and St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral Also Florianópolis Cathedral It is a Catholic church dedicated to Our Lady…

B

Igreja Nossa Senhora da Lapa

Established in 1806 in the historic district of Ribeirão da Ilha, this church is a significant example of Azorean colonial architecture and a focal point for traditional local festivals.

C

Igreja Nossas Senhora de Lourdes

A Roman Catholic church serving the local community in the southern region of the island.

D

Capela São José

A small Roman Catholic chapel located in the Ribeirão da Ilha area.

E

Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Necessidades

Built between 1750 and 1756 in Santo Antônio de Lisboa, this listed heritage site features Azorean colonial architecture and a Baroque-Rococo altar.

F

Capela São Pedro

A Catholic chapel situated in the Pântano do Sul region, serving the local fishing community.

G

Capela Santa Cruz Nossa Senhora de Fátima

A local Roman Catholic chapel located near the southern coast of the island.

H

Igreja da Paróquia Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe

Catholic parish church located in the Canasvieiras district, serving the northern part of the island.

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Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios

Historic church located in the Ratones district, representing the rural religious architecture of the island's interior.

J

Capela de São João Batista do Rio Vermelho (1857)

Founded in 1857, this historic chapel is a central landmark for the São João do Rio Vermelho community.

K

Assembleia de Deus Betânia

An evangelical church belonging to the Assemblies of God denomination.

L

Igreja do Sagrado Coraçāo de Jesus

Roman Catholic place of worship located in the northern region of the island.

M

Igreja de São Pedro

A Christian place of worship situated in the northern coastal area.

N

Igreja Santo Expedito

Roman Catholic chapel dedicated to Saint Expeditus, located in the southern part of the island.

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O

Missionaries of the Sacred Heart

The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus are a missionary congregation in the Catholic Church.

P

Salão do Reino das Testemunhas de Jeová

A Kingdom Hall serving the Jehovah's Witnesses community in the northern district.

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Salão do Reino das Testemunhas de Jeová

A place of worship for Jehovah's Witnesses located in the Rio Vermelho area.

R

Igreja Presbiteriana do Brasil Ingleses

Presbyterian church located in the Ingleses district, offering regular religious services.

S

Igreja Batista

Baptist church providing religious services and community activities in the southern region.

T

Igreja Universal

An evangelical church located in the southern part of the island.

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