Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel (Pensacola, Florida)

Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel
Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel (Pensacola, Florida) is located in Florida
Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel (Pensacola, Florida)
Location in Florida
30°24′50″N 87°12′58″W / 30.41395°N 87.21617°W / 30.41395; -87.21617
Location19 North Palafox St.
Pensacola, Florida
CountryUnited States
DenominationRoman Catholic
Websitehttps://stmichael.ptdiocese.org/
History
StatusMinor basilica
Founded1781
DedicationSt. Michael the Archangel
Architecture
StyleGothic Revival
Completed1886
Administration
DioceseDiocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee
Clergy
Bishop(s)William Albert Wack
RectorTBD

The Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel in Pensacola, Florida, United States is a minor basilica of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee. St. Michael's parish was established in 1781 and the present Gothic Revival-style church building was dedicated in 1886.[1] In recognition of its historic significance the church was elevated to a Basilica in 2011 by Pope Benedict XVI.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel". GCatholic.org. Retrieved 2013-05-28.
  2. ^ "Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel". Basilica of St. Michael. Archived from the original on 2013-05-24. Retrieved 2013-05-28.
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