Natchez St. Mary Cathedral
About Natchez St. Mary Cathedral
Known as the "Mother Church of Mississippi Catholicism," the Basilica of Saint Mary in Natchez traces Catholic presence in the region to a 1722 French parish — among the oldest Catholic communities in the South. The Gothic Revival cathedral, whose cornerstone was laid in 1842 under Bishop John Chanche, was designated a basilica and today offers daily weekday Mass, Saturday vigil, and Sunday morning Mass under Rector Very Reverend Aaron M. Williams.
Natchez St. Mary Cathedral is a Roman Catholic parish in Natchez, Mississippi, part of the Diocese of Jackson. The parish offers Mass 8 times per week, including Sunday at 10 AM. Confession is available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Monday. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
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Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at Natchez St. Mary Cathedral? ▼
Natchez St. Mary Cathedral Mass times: Sunday at 10 AM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
When is confession at Natchez St. Mary Cathedral? ▼
Natchez St. Mary Cathedral confession times: Monday 8:30 AM - 12 PM; Tuesday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 11:30 AM - 11:55 AM, 11:30 AM; Wednesday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 11:30 AM - 11:55 AM, 11:30 AM; Thursday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 11:30 AM - 11:55 AM, 11:30 AM; Friday 8:30 AM - 12 PM, 11:30 AM - 11:55 AM, 11:30 AM; Saturday 7:30 AM - 7:55 AM, 7:30 AM, 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM, 4:15 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at Natchez St. Mary Cathedral? ▼
Yes, Natchez St. Mary Cathedral celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does Natchez St. Mary Cathedral have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, Natchez St. Mary Cathedral offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 7 AM, 12:05 PM.
Where is Natchez St. Mary Cathedral located? ▼
Natchez St. Mary Cathedral is located at 105 South Union Street, Natchez, MS 39120. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
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