Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel

History & Significance

Basilica · Est. Parish established 1781; present church dedicated 1886

The Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel in Pensacola, Florida, traces its parish to a canonical establishment in 1781, making it one of the oldest Catholic parishes in Florida. The present Gothic Revival church building was dedicated in 1886, replacing earlier structures. On December 28, 2011, Pope Benedict XVI elevated the church to the status of a minor basilica. It serves the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee.

Gothic Revival

• •Parish canonically established in 1781, among the oldest in Florida
• •Present church building dedicated in 1886
• •Elevated to minor basilica on December 28, 2011, by Pope Benedict XVI
• •Serves the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee
• •Located at 19 North Palafox Street, Pensacola, Florida