Religious Site· 1842· Downtown / Bluff

St. Mary Basilica

National Register of Historic Places

One of only 90 minor basilicas in the United States, elevated to that rank by Pope Benedict XVI in 2006. The present brick church was built in 1842, but Catholic worship at this site dates to the French colonial era — making this one of the oldest continuously active Catholic parishes in the Mississippi Valley. The interior features Gothic Revival arches, stained glass windows, and a pipe organ that draws musicians from across the state.

Quick facts

·One of only 90 minor basilicas in the United States — elevated by Pope Benedict XVI in 2006.
·Present church built 1842, but Catholic worship here dates to the French colonial era.
·One of the oldest continuously active Catholic parishes in the Mississippi Valley.
·Gothic Revival interior with notable stained glass and pipe organ.
·Located at 107 South Union Street in the heart of downtown Natchez.
·Open daily. Sunday Mass schedule available at stmarynatchez.org.