Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist (Savannah)
The cathedral of South Georgia
The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist in Savannah, Georgia, is the seat of the Diocese of Savannah. It was declared a minor basilica on April 22, 2020.
Main data
Name: Catedral Basílica de San Juan Bautista
Location: Savannah, Georgia
Diocese: Diocese of Savannah
Basilica declaration: 22 April 2020
Advocation: San Juan Bautista
Type: Cathedral and minor basilica
History
The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist was built between 1873 and 1896 in the Gothic Revival style. It is the seat of the Diocese of Savannah, which covers the southern half of Georgia. Designated a minor basilica in 2020, it is one of the most iconic buildings in Savannah's historic downtown.
Location
This church is located in Savannah, GeorgiaAmerica.
A prayer for this church
May the Lord bless the community that celebrates the faith in this temple, and may Mary intercede for all the faithful who visit it.
Pray Hail Mary
Sources: Wikipedia in Spanish - "Annex: Catholic basilics and cathedrals of the United States" (version consulted in 2026). The historical data come from diocesan sources and from the United States Episcopal Conference.
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