About St. Mary's Roman Catholic Basilica
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Basilica is a Catholic Basilica in Phoenix, Arizona located at 231 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States. St. Mary's Roman Catholic Basilica was founded in 1902. As of April 2026, St. Mary's Roman Catholic Basilica holds a 4.8-star rating across 996 Google reviews. The St. Mary's Roman Catholic Basilica parish office answers at +1 602-354-2100.
he Basilica of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as St. Mary's Basilica, is a Roman Catholic basilica located in Phoenix, Arizona. It was previously known as St. Mary's Church.
Patron saint of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Basilica
Other parishes named after Saint Mary's
5 other churches named in honor of Saint Mary's are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Catholic · Columbus, OH
Saint Mary's Church
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Episcopal · Jacksonville, FL
Saint Mary's Episcopal Church
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Episcopal · Phoenix, AZ
Saint Mary's Episcopal Church
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Catholic · Wausau, WI
Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Oratory
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Catholic · Detroit, MI
St. Mary's of Redford
St. Mary's Basilica (Phoenix)
The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as St. Mary's Basilica, is a Roman Catholic basilica located in Phoenix, Arizona. It was previously known as St. Mary's Church. It was built from 1902 to 1914 in a combination of the Mission Revival and Spanish Colonial Revival styles, and was dedicated in 1915. It replaced an earlier adobe church built in 1881 when the parish was founded. From 1895 the parish was staffed by the Franciscan Friars, but it is currently staffed and operated by clergy of the Diocese of Phoenix.
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Basilica through the years
- 1902 Founded
- November 29, 1978 Added to the National Register
When does St. Mary's Roman Catholic Basilica hold services?
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Basilica publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 9 am–3 pm, Thursday 9 am–3 pm, Friday 9 am–3 pm, Saturday 10 am–6 pm, Sunday 8 am–1 pm, Monday 9 am–3 pm, Tuesday 9 am–3 pm. All times are local to Phoenix, AZ.
- Wednesday
- 9 am–3 pm
- Thursday
- 9 am–3 pm
- Friday
- 9 am–3 pm
- Saturday
- 10 am–6 pm
- Sunday
- 8 am–1 pm
- Monday
- 9 am–3 pm
- Tuesday
- 9 am–3 pm
Where is St. Mary's Roman Catholic Basilica located?
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Basilica is located at 231 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States. The building sits at coordinates 33.45064, -112.06975, placing it in Phoenix, AZ 85004.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 118 ft
- Public parking 180 ft
- Civic Plaza West Garage 453 ft
- Public parking 466 ft
- Public parking 617 ft
- Hooters · burger 440 ft
- Starbucks · coffee_shop 525 ft
- My Big Fat · greek 643 ft
- Canyon Cafe · southwestern 748 ft
- Corner Bakery · coffee_shop 781 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.
The neighborhood around St. Mary's Roman Catholic Basilica
The ZIP code 85004 area around St. Mary's Roman Catholic Basilica is home to 10,548 residents with a median household income of $67,727 and a median age of 27.8 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 St. Mary's Roman Catholic Basilica
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.
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Basilica on the National Register of Historic Places
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Basilica is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 78000551, added to the Register on November 29, 1978.
Read the official NPS nomination for St. Mary's Roman Catholic Basilica →
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Basilica
5 other US churches in the Spanish Colonial Revival architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Saint Augustine Church Phoenix, AZ · est. 1868
- St. Thomas the Apostle Los Angeles, CA
- Immaculate Conception Houston, TX · est. 1935
- Fort Caroline Baptist Church Jacksonville, FL · est. 1926
- Southside Baptist Church Jacksonville, FL · est. 1926
Parishes in the same diocese as St. Mary's Roman Catholic Basilica
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Basilica shares an ecclesiastical jurisdiction with 2 other parishes indexed in Churches List.
Churches founded the same year as St. Mary's Roman Catholic Basilica
3 other churches with a documented founding year of 1881 are indexed in Churches List.
- Blessed Sacrament Parish Chicago Chicago, IL
- North Anderson Church of God Anderson, IN
- Saint Stanislaus Kostka Church Chicago, IL
Your Sunday at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Basilica
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Basilica by the numbers
Questions and answers about St. Mary's Roman Catholic Basilica
- What denomination is St. Mary's Roman Catholic Basilica?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- What are the service times at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Basilica?
- Published hours: Wednesday 9 am–3 pm, Thursday 9 am–3 pm, Friday 9 am–3 pm, Saturday 10 am–6 pm, Sunday 8 am–1 pm, Monday 9 am–3 pm, Tuesday 9 am–3 pm
- What is the phone number for St. Mary's Roman Catholic Basilica?
- You can reach the parish at +1 602-354-2100.
- Where is St. Mary's Roman Catholic Basilica located?
- The parish is located at 231 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States.
- When was St. Mary's Roman Catholic Basilica founded?
- Founded in 1902.
- Is St. Mary's Roman Catholic Basilica on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 78000551, added November 29, 1978.
- How do visitors rate St. Mary's Roman Catholic Basilica?
- 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 996 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Basilica?
- St. Mary's Roman Catholic Basilica is a Mission Revival architecture building.
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