Catholic · TX · est. 1847 · Historic register

St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica

2011 Church St., Galveston, TX 77550

About St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica

St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica is a Catholic church located at 2011 Church St., Galveston, TX, 77550. St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica was founded in 1847. You can reach St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica at +14097629611.

Patron saint of St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica

Other churches 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.

St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica through the years

  1. 1847 Founded
  2. 1973-06-04 Added to the National Register

Where is St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica located?

St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica is located at 2011 Church St., Galveston, TX, 77550. The building sits at coordinates 29.30416, -94.79040, placing it in Galveston, TX 77550.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

The neighborhood around St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica

The ZIP code 77550 area around St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica is home to 23,215 residents with a median household income of $47,366 and a median age of 39.2 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

23,215 Residents in ZIP 77550
39.2 Median age
$47,366 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at St. Mary's Cathedral 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 churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica on the National Register of Historic Places

St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 73001964, added to the Register on 1973-06-04.

Read the official NPS nomination for St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica →

Churches sharing the architectural tradition of St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica

5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.

Churches in the same diocese as St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica

St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica shares an ecclesiastical jurisdiction with 5 other parishes indexed in Churches List.

Churches founded the same year as St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica

5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1847 are indexed in Churches List.

St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica by the numbers

179 Years of continuous worship since 1847
Gothic Revival Architectural tradition
Charles G. Bryant Architect (Wikidata)

Questions and answers about St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica

What denomination is St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica?
This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica located?
St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica is located at 2011 Church St., Galveston, TX, 77550.
When was St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica founded?
Founded in 1847.
Is St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes — NRHP reference 73001964, added 1973-06-04.
What is the architecture of St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica?
St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica is a Gothic Revival building, designed by Charles G. Bryant.

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Est. 1847 One of 1,516 Catholic churches in TX  ·  See the register →
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