Co-Cathedral Basilica of St. Mary (Minneapolis)

United States minor basilica primera

The co-cathedral of Santa Maria in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was the first Catholic church in the United States to receive the title of a minor basilica, awarded on January 18, 1926. It is co-cathedral of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Mineapolis, sharing the cathedralicia function with the Cathedral of St. Paul.

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History

The Basilica of St. Mary was designated a minor Basilica on January 18, 1926, becoming the first church in the United States to receive this papal distinction. The temple serves as the co-cathedral of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Mineapolis. Its Beaux- Arts architecture makes it one of the most prominent religious buildings in the Middle West. It was included in the National Register of Historical Places.

Location

This church is located in Minneapolis, MinnesotaAmerica.