Basilica of the National Sanctuary of the Assumption (Baltimore)

Mother of the Catholic Churches of the United States

The Basilica of the National Sanctuary of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore, Maryland, is co-cathedral of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. It was declared a minor basilica on July 14, 1937. She is considered the "mother of the Catholic churches" in the United States as the country's first Catholic diocese.

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History

The Baltimore Basilica is the first Catholic cathedral built in the United States, designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe, architect of the Capitol. It was consecrated in 1821. It is co-cathedral of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, the oldest in the country. Declared a minor basilica in 1937, it is also a National Sanctuary dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. It was declared a National Historical Monument.

Location

This church is located in Baltimore, MarylandAmerica.