Welcome
to St. Mary Basilica, Natchez, Mississippi. Recognized as an
architectural masterpiece among Catholic churches in the south, it is the
spiritual home of a vibrant St. Mary Catholic community today. The
construction of this place of worship was begun in 1841 as the Cathedral of
the newly established Diocese of Natchez. The St. Mary congregation
takes pride in the basilica's colorful and prayerful setting, and welcomes
visitors from near and distant places. The city of Natchez, on the
Mississippi River and the birthplace of Mississippi, is a tourist
destination because of its historic ante-bellum homes. St. Mary
Basilica, also ante-bellum, is the city's central landmark.
Mission of St. Mary Basilica
St. Mary Basilica is spiritual home to approximately 2,000 Roman
Catholics. It has provided Catholic Education through the
Programs to enrich and support the
sacredness of family life are a priority at St Mary, as are programs of faith
formation, community service, evangelization, youth ministry, and interfaith
activity.
Inspirational liturgies, sacramental
celebrations, the observance of important feast days, and leadership training for
congregation members are highlighted. Much of St. Mary ministry is carried out
by a cadre of dedicated volunteers.
No longer the Cathedral of diocese, St. Mary congregation sees its mission not only as serving the local community but also as a support and resource for the ministry of smaller Catholic communities in South-West Mississippi.
Parish Office |
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| Telephone: | (601) 445-5616 | ||
| Fax: | (601) 445-9631 | ||
| Email: | stmarybasilica@cableone.net | ||
| Website: | www.stmarybasilica.org | ||
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 1044 | ||
| Natchez, MS 39121 | |||
| Physical Address: | 107 South Union | ||
| ( Corner of Union & Main) | |||
| Office Hours: | 8:30 - 12:30 , 1:30 - 4:30 | ||
| ( Monday - Friday) |