Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica — Attraction in Hagåtña Municipality

Visiting the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral Basilica was a truly moving experience. As a Catholic, it’s always a must during our travels to find time to visit our Lord’s house of worship to pause, give thanks, and feel His presence no matter where we are in the world. The cathedral was absolutely beautiful... rich in history, reverence, and peace.

When we arrived, a Mass was already in progress. It was such a blessing to walk in during the Gospel reading, a moment that instantly grounded us in faith. We did feel a bit underdressed for the occasion (we were in our tees and shorts and flip-flops), and out of respect for the sanctity of the Mass and the parishioners, we quietly left after hearing the Word. It wasn’t out of shame, but simply our preference, as we hold deep reverence for the sacredness of the Eucharistic celebration.

Still, what truly matters is the heart we bring. I know that whatever we wear, our Lord welcomes us with open arms. And on that day, our hearts were full of gratitude to be in His house, even just for a short while, was already more...

Dulce Nombre de Maria Basilica (Sweet Name Of Mary) is a Roman Catholic Church and our Mother Church for Arch Diocese of Hagatña Guam. Located in our capital city " Hagatña" , the Cathedral has beautiful stained glass windows and a beautiful Altar. Every Cathedral has its own unique beauty as ours does. You can also visit the St Therese Chapel. You can also take a leisure historical walk through the Spanish Azotea Park and visit our Guam Museum located near the Basilica and don't forget to take a picture with the revolving statue with the Pope. If you get hungry then walk to the Paseo and have lunch or dinner at the Chamorro Village and taste our local and asian foods from the many vendors. GUAM...

NEVER GO TO THIS PLACE! I had a few terrible experiences in Guam and this place was the WORST. You are not allowed to get into the church unless you pay "donation." At that time, we only had a hundred dollar bill with us, and the lady at the gift shop said she did not have change, so we cannot get in. I politely mentioned that the box says "donation," not "entrance fee." However, she insisted, blocked us getting in and even accused us as thieves. The donation box on the cashier was a small white paper box, looked like made by a kid. And I am not even sure if it is really for helping out the church or for...