Mission Statement
The mission of the Archives of St. Mary Basilica (formerly St. Mary Cathedral) is the preservation, restoration, organization, and management of historical records and sacred objects chronicling the development of Catholicism in Natchez and in the state of Mississippi.
Through efficient administration of this valuable patrimony of St. Mary Basilica, the Archives Committee provides opportunities for education, research, and enjoyment to engender an appreciation of the past and to promote the future of the universal church.
ARCHIVES COMMITTEE
Rector and Pastor
Father Aaron Williams
Chairperson
Patricia Piazza Murphy
Chairman Emeritus
James E. Guercio
Committee Members
Jack Aubic
Jean Nosser Biglane
Annette B. Burns
Mary Bellan Eidt
Betsy Dale Holleman
Gigi Edwards Johnson
Michael W. Murphy
Cathedral of our Lady of Sorrows
The Archives Committee is interested in anecdotes, short stories, and recollections of people and events about St. Mary Parish and Catholicism in Natchez. Oral history of the parish complements the printed word.
You may be the only person who can recall and relate a specific event, tell about a personality, or reveal pertinent historical information. All submitted material is subject to review and editing by the committee for publication on the archives web site.
Please share your information with the archives committee. Material can be sent or delivered to the church office.
St. Mary Basilica Archives honored with the Natchez Historic Mary Postlewaite Award
