About Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception
Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic parish located at 232 Chapel Street, Norfolk, VA, 23504. The Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception parish office answers at +17576224487.
t is the oldest Roman Catholi Church in the diocese of Richmond. It is the Mother Church of Tidewater Virginia.
Patron saint of Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception
Mary (the Virgin Mary)
Feast day: Aug 15 (Assumption)
Other parishes named after Saint Mary
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St. Mary
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St. Mary Basilica
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Saint Mary of the Angels Church
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St. Mary of the Lake
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St. Mary
Where is Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception located?
Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception is located at 232 Chapel Street, Norfolk, VA, 23504. The building sits at coordinates 36.85730, -76.26561, placing it in Norfolk, VA 23504.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception
The ZIP code 23504 area around Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception is home to 24,202 residents with a median household income of $39,611 and a median age of 28.7 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception
Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.
- Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
- Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
- Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Questions and answers about Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception
- What denomination is Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception located?
- The parish is located at 232 Chapel Street, Norfolk, VA, 23504.
- Who is the patron saint of Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception?
- Saint Mary (Mary (the Virgin Mary)). Feast day: Aug 15 (Assumption).
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