The Basilica of Saint Mary

09/06/2026

St Mary Basilica, Natchez, MS
Sunday, 10am Mass

09/04/2026

During Football Season, Mass is celebrated in the St. Joseph Chapel of Seton Hall at 7:30 AM. Come start your weekend off the right way and pray for the Green Wave.

The Green Wave hosts Silliman Institute tonight at 7:00 PM!

09/02/2026

When Bishop Kopacz visited St. Mary’s in the Spring for Confirmation, he showed Fr. Aaron where his travel crozier was having a hard time staying together. The screws had been stripped from years of use.

This morning, at the Mass of the Holy Spirit for Cathedral Catholic School, Fr. Aaron presented Bishop Kopacz with a new travel crozier as a gift on behalf of the parishioners of Saint Mary Basilica and Assumption. The crozier was made for Bishop Kopacz by a woodworker in Ukraine and was designed to be wooden and collapsable like his current travel crozier.

Bishop Kopacz showed the crozier to the students during school Mass this morning, explaining its significance. In his homily he spoke about what it means to labor for the kingdom of God, using the image of a craftsman carving the crozier.

We are glad that as Bishop Kopacz prepares for his 76th birthday, he can travel with a reminder of the prayers and support of the Catholic community in Natchez.

08/30/2026

There are several weekends available in September and October where we still need families to offer flowers for Mass. Flowers may be given in honor or anniversaries, birthdays or other occasions or in memory of a loved one. The dedication of the flowers each weekend is printed in the bulletin.

To reserve a weekend, please contact the office and then select the florist of your choice to provide the arrangements.

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

After hearing from my doctors, I have temporarily moved out of the Rectory until the Rectory can be restored and the mold removed. I will be living at a nearby house for the next several months. I wanted to thank everyone who assisted me with the move yesterday.

The house is furnished and clean, however some of the appliances in the kitchen are a bit dated for my purposes. I wanted to post these pictures to see if any parishioners had appliances they are looking to get rid of that they would be interested in donating to the Church. I’d like to eventually replace the range, dishwasher, and refrigerator.

Thank you.
- Fr. Aaron

08/19/2026

The Choral Season at St. Mary’s is about to start back. Rehearsals begin next Wednesday, August 26. The choir returns for the 10:00 AM Solemn Mass on Sunday, September 13.

All parishioners are invited to consider joining one of our two musical ensembles:

The Basilica Choir sings hymns and choral works for the Solemn Mass on Sunday and Holy Days. Parishioners of all ages and ability are invited to join. Students are eligible to receive service hours for their participation. Rehearsals begin at 6:00 PM.

The Schola Cantorum provides for the chanted Gregorian propers at the Solemn Mass on Sundays and Holy Days. Knowledge of chant is not needed to join. Previous musical experience is encouraged. Rehearsals begin at 5:30 PM.