About Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral
Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral is a Catholic church located at 870 HOWARD AVENUE, Biloxi, MS, 39531. Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral was founded in 1902. You can reach Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral at +12283741717.
Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Biloxi, Mississippi)
The Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM), at 870 West Howard Avenue in Biloxi, Mississippi, is the seat of the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi.
Where is Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral located?
Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral is located at 870 HOWARD AVENUE, Biloxi, MS, 39531. The building sits at coordinates 30.39722, -88.89120, placing it in Biloxi, MS 39531.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral
The ZIP code 39531 area around Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral is home to 18,766 residents with a median household income of $56,424 and a median age of 35.5 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 Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral
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 churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral
5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA · est. 1939
- St. Francis of Assisi New York, NY · est. 1892
- Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church New York City, NY · est. 1840
- Most Blessed Sacrament Detroit, MI · est. 1915
- Blessed Sacrament Church Seattle, WA
Churches founded the same year as Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1902 are indexed in Churches List.
- Saint John Baptist Church Los Angeles, CA
- Santuario De Guadalupe Dallas, TX
- Cathedral Guadalupe Church Dallas, TX
- Saint Mary Cathedral Colorado Springs, CO
- Saint Augustine Baptist Church Los Angeles, CA
Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral by the numbers
Questions and answers about Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral
- What denomination is Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral located?
- Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral is located at 870 HOWARD AVENUE, Biloxi, MS, 39531.
- When was Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral founded?
- Founded in 1902.
- What is the architecture of Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral?
- Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral is a Gothic Revival building, designed by Theodore Brune.
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