Welcome to St. Mary Basilica Archives
Lithograph taken from stone in archival collection.
The struggles and sacrifices of our ancestors in the faith, who have given to us a heritage not only of material buildings but of a tradition of faith and zeal, should be to us a source of inspiration urging us to carry on, that we too may do our part in building up the Kingdom of Christ.
Cradle Days of St. Mary's at Natchez (1941)
Most Rev. Richard O. Gerow
Seventh Bishop of Natchez
New Additions to the Archives website
The Maria Alexandrina as seen through the lens of the camera.
Photographs by Stephen Flowers of the St. Mary Basilica bell reveal the beautiful detail and the excellent craftsmanship . See the photographs and read the interesting history of the bell… Read more