Cathedral of Mercedes, Uruguay
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Mercy () is the main Roman Catholic church building of Mercedes, Uruguay. It is the see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mercedes since 1960. History. Built in Neoclassical style with design of Swiss architect Antonio Petrochi, it was consecrated in 1867. It is dedicated to Our Lady of Mercy. On the occasion of the celebrations of the Bicentennial of 2011, the Cathedral was refurbished, thanks to donations. Same devotion. There are other churches in Uruguay dedicated to Our Lady of Mercy, for instance: