Basilica of Saint Mary

About this church

The Basilica of Saint Mary in Natchez, Mississippi, is a Catholic parish known as the Mother Church of Mississippi Catholicism. Its Sunday schedule centers on a Solemn Mass at 10 a.m., with Vespers on Sunday at 5 p.m. when announced. Weekday Masses are offered Monday at 7 a.m. and Tuesday through Friday at 12:05 p.m., and on Saturday there is an 8 a.m. Mass and a 5 p.m. anticipated Mass. Confession is heard Tuesday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. and on Saturday at 4:15 p.m., with an early slot on the first Saturday of the month. Adoration takes place on Tuesday afternoon, ending with Benediction, and Mid-Day Prayer follows on Tuesday.

The church welcomes pilgrims and tourists throughout the year, and self-guided tour brochures are available any day of the week. Guided tours can be arranged for larger groups, including river cruise visitors, and the parish can provide use of its Family Life Center for meals and restrooms on request. Visitors of all faiths are invited to attend services, and guides are available for those unfamiliar with Catholic worship. The parish office is open weekdays at set hours, and times may change, so confirm them on the website.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Mass, confession, adoration schedule; parish office contact · Visitor, tour and group information

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