St. marys basilica is a warm.and loving place. With Father Michael and the wonderful choir makes for an amazing start to your week. The love you feel here is enormous.

If you havent stepped inside the Saint Marys Basilica in downtown Phoenix I would definitely recommend checking it out! officially named The Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, was founded in 1881. The current church replaced an earlier adobe church which was built in 1881. Building work on the present church began in 1902 and was completed in 1914. The church was dedicated in 1915, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places as St. Marys Church in 1978. The oldest Roman Catholic parish church in the greater Phoenix, Arizona, area, it was the only parish in Phoenix until 1924 and is home to Arizonas largest stained glass windows collection and a 26 rank pipe organ built by the Schantz Organ Company.

My family and I love to attend mass here. They have beautiful bells that echo through the streets.

Very beautiful church. The grounds are amazing with beautiful statues and a huge water fountain. My kids loved to explore the grounds of the church

The day of the Dead festivities is a great event to take the family to. We all have a great time. They have Mariachi Singers, a Stage, Kid Zone along with great eats from dozens of food trucks. We dont attend church here but we keep coming back to this great opportunity to participate in the holiday.

Truly a community of good will people wanting to help others. Centrally located in the heart of downtown Phoenix, the outreach of this community is remarkable. The Church itself and all its historic preservation is truly the tip of the iceberg. Everyone is welcomed as if they are a normal parishioner. Popular place for visitors as well.

It is a beautiful Church. And the congregation seemed very welcoming. The sermon was a bit weird though. Almost political. Just surprised me a bit. Im not Catholic but was away on business and wanted to go to church on Sunday. St Marys was within walking distance from my hotel. I think I will try to find a non-denominational church next time.

Beautiful, peaceful, great experience with landscape statues to teach children and let them experience this wonderful place. Church was welcoming and very majestic inside. God Bless!

Saint Marys Basilica, officially named The Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Maryin the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, was founded in 1881 and staffed by the Franciscan Friars since 1895. ... Building work on the present churchbegan in 1902 and was completed in 1914.

The time we spent visiting St. Marys Basilica was magical. We attended All Saints Day and they had the Litany of the Saints, one of the greatest Mass experiences of my life. The history and beauty of the grounds is evident. They have a great gift shop, my large Crucifix was bought here in 2007. Its a great piece of my faith journey I enjoy to this day. Fond memories when I recall my trip to St. Marys, I HIGHLY recommend attending Mass and walking the grounds. Praise be!

My mother works there and when my grandfather passed away a month ago they offered the funeral service free

Must visit! Awesome historical landmark in downtown Phoenix. Street parking only, but plenty of meters on the streets surrounding. Make sure to visit the gift ship that is open daily.

St. Marys Basilica is one of the most beautiful churches in the Phoenix metro area. Its full of history and beauty. Every Catholic in the diocese should visit.

Beautiful church, in the heart of downtown Phoenix. Not sure time for mass is, but schedule is there. The doors were open when I was there

Beautiful and a wonderful place! A must visit.

Beautiful Basillica! On the outside. Unfortunately, even though we were there before 4, couldn’t get in. Lovely architecture and sculptures in the garden.

Beautiful...nothing further to say.

Since I have moved to Phoenix a few years ago, Ive been attending Saint Marys Basilica. Beautiful church, beautiful mass, and great people.

Yall... I done had the best Christmas of my life going to midnight mass with a Phoenix police officer. You wanna find out if the man youre with is the right one?Aint nobody got the answer, hunny bunny! But I done found you a good spot for mass

Beautiful Catholic Church. Attended daily mass & Adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament during Thursday Holy Hour. Peaceful & prayerful inside and outside of this minor Basilica.

The most beautiful church still alive in Phoenix AZ.

Sense of peace when youre in this beautiful gothic style cathedral.

St. Marys Basilica is one of the most beautiful churches in the Phoenix metro area. Its full of history and beauty. Every Catholic in the diocese should visit.

We love Saint Marys A truly Divine place to Recieve Jesus!

This is a beautiful historic church, and the Franciscans who occupy it are focused on peace, justice, care for the environment, and embracing/welcoming all people. A progressive order for todays world.

Me and my wife go to church every Sunday we love it and its great to step out after church and catch lunch downtown

I love this church! It was a beacon of hope during a very dark period of my life. It gave me hope while covered in a shroud of darkness. I gave it a 4 because the pastor & vicar are very aloof behind their cheerful exteriors. They still are liturgical excellent priests but leave me with a cold feeling behind their facade. I have to remember priests are only human like the rest of us. They do their best.

Beautiful church with a wonderful gift shop. They also host many outdoor events.

Beautiful, old basilica that is keeping up very well. The acoustics are incredible!

A very special Church that inspires prayer and contemplation.

Attended for midnight mass on Christmas. Transcendent experience. Beautiful experience and wonderful people.

Very beautiful Catholic Church. Weekday Mass is at noon. There is a free underground parking garage on the east side of the basilica.

Took the dogs for their blessings today. Lots of happy pet owners and friendly animals wanting to say hello. This Church has really been connecting with the community more and more each year from young adults to family events.

A breathtakingly beautiful turn of the century church and surrounding buildings. Run by Franciscans, traditional masses and ceremonies remain. The organ will give you goosebumps. Parking is a bit of a challenge. Metered parking is available around the area, but must be paid via smartphone app.

Beautiful sacred space in the Franciscan tradition. Mother Church of Phoenix and a Phoenix Point of Pride. No other place like it. Compassionate engaged staff serving the inner city, with special emphasis on the poor, marginalized and least of these.. Incredibly diverse congregation of young and the young at heart, singles and families of all kinds, business professionals amd the working poor. A place you can be comfortable regardless of your background in reverent worship in a majestic sacred space.

A beautiful church and a wonderful mass

Gorgeous and down to earth. I liked how welcoming they were and how they made Palm Sunday special by closing off the street. I feel that people were happy and diverse at this congregation. I enjoyed the Mass.

Love that they have noon mass on weekdays but parking is somewhat limited. Best to park in the diocese parking garage (access from 3rd Street) but youll need to give yourself a few extra minutes to hoof it to the church.

They had parking for an event at the convention center. I greatly appreciated them offering parking for the event or was comparable to other commercial parking areas for the same event $20 per day, but the money goes to the church which makes me happy though I am not catholic. I am physically impaired so the proximity to the convention center is awesome.

I park there for D-backs games. Renee is awesome & friendly (& a Cubs fan!) Would much rather give my money to church for parking, and it is easy out after game & quick to get on I-10 & 202. Short walk to game & ur car is out of sun & relatively cool after game. So if ur a Christian & go to D-backs games, park at St.Marys. They w/ do more good with the money than the city will.

Beautiful Church. Makes you want to repent and im not even Catholic.

The only five stars I would give is at least they retained the traditional items in the sanctuary. But modernism has plagued this Church in such a way the priests don’t act like priests and tradition is being ignored.

Clean very beautifully and peaceful nice time to spend with God..

Beautiful old church held an amazing mass for visitors working the weekend at the nearby convention center. Very spiritual and inviting; and their announcements and bulletin paint a picture that it could be an excellent parish for nearby families.

Love this Church! I go there every chance I get. St. Benedict called me today. Its beautiful and lifts my spirit.

Beautiful church.

Beautiful my grandpas church. I love it God bless US CATHOLICS. Amen

Beautiful church. Very friendly people

St. Marys is were I feel closest to God and were I feel the most humble and able to assess my sins in His presence. I look forward to being part of Sunday Eucharist for strength to give thanks for my every breath and pray for forgiveness for my sins.

If you like cathedral music, this is where you go, the giant piano is so beautiful.

Very beautiful church which are not made anymore. The priest was pleasant.

Beautiful basilica

Beautiful Basilica! Very traditional - kind of an oddity in Phoenix as it feels everything is knocked down and rebuilt every 10 years! Be sure to check out the stained glass window which is simply stunning!

The most beautiful, emblematic Catholic Church in Denver and one of the oldest still functioning as a Catholic temple in this part of the country. To its beautiful, incredibly peaceful interior, this place ads the blessing of having been visited by Pope John Paul II. Dont miss it if you are in Phoenix

Really nice refuge in downtown Phoenix but practically empty of devotees. We were asked to leave since it was pass 6 and they have to close.

This church is very old in a good way. It has a rich history as the priests also used to teach at St. Marys high school which was down the street on Polk until the 1990s.Their choir is beautiful. Masses during the week are popular also. Start at 12:05. Sundays Masses are longer. Very cool place to get to know especially if you are Catholic or interested in becoming a Catholic.

Beautiful oldest church

Great parish for families.

Lovely church. Beautiful stain glass windows, great accoustics. Very welcoming

The most beautiful little church, the stations of the Cross are beautiful and the altars are exquisite

A good place to talk about faith! I pray here and hear the word of God

Used their parking for an event. Signs all over the garage say it closes at 11pm. Went back for the car at 8:50 pm and garage was locked up already with my car. They left me and my family stranded on the street at night. Totally the wrong thing to do. I hate having to write this review but very poor choice on the part of whoever controls the garage at night. Please do not do this to people.

Great place! You should visit!

Beautiful Church, spacious plenty of seating and a parking garage with an elevator.

Everyone was really nice. The father answered all my questions (lighting candles inside on alters) and explained why they did that.FYI they dont allow lighting up candles but they do have electric candles at the alters. To prevent fires. Smart.They many alters with their saints on the side for people to prey. Really felt welcomed

Beautiful church! Just FYI, everything is sung. Communion starts at the back.

Nice church. Free parking in garage.

Beautiful church and the sound inside is amazing!

Very beautiful peaceful and quiet. Nice to go and talk to my heavenly Father

The Holy family is there they make you feel welcome there

Beautiful place. Its a peaceful place downtown.

This Basilica is the most beautiful building in the city. The grounds are lovely. The interior of the church is simple, but has a beautiful altar, stained glass windows, and statues. Well worth a visit for Catholics and non-Catholics alike. But please remember to give it proper reverence as you visit.

The Blessing Ceremony was Beautiful...Thank You

Lovely service celebration of Virgin Mary dentist Guadalupe

Absolutely beautiful church and wonderful clergy!

The Courtyard at St Marys is very relaxing. There is a Tranquility that surmounts the hustle and bustle of the city and provides a place for meditation and contemplation. And if you are a cat there is plenty of yellow flowering trees that drop their blossoms to roll in.

Best midnight mass ever for Christmas eve. You need to see to believe. Dim lights nice choirs and all the xmas carols.

Beautiful church. Daily Mass was very nice

I paid to park in the garage under the basilica and I asked when I paid if the garage had in and out privileges. I explained I needed to park for a few hours, then leave and come back later that afternoon. The woman confirmed that would be no problem so I paid, parked and left after a few hours. When I came back that afternoon a security guard (different from the woman i spoke with in the morning) told me I could NOT park in the garage and that he was calling a tow truck if I didnt voluntarily leave. Youd expect a little more honesty from a Catholic church. Theyre getting revenue under false pretenses! Lying to people, taking their money and then not delivering what they expressly promised! Textbook fraud. I guess even God is hard up for cash.

Beautiful traditional active catholic church. Worth seeing just to see an exceptional example of Arizona tradition

Awesome visit if you can

A beautiful old church that was visited by Pope Paul II in 1987.

Beautiful old style church. need more than one bathroom.

A must go, got the beauty and Eucharist.

Very pretty. Would be nice to see a TLM here.

Peaceful. Beautifully decorated. A truly place to workship.

Nice old church, they have Mass everyday at noon

Beautiful Catholic Church came here on Dec 12 Dia de Nuestra Madre La Virgen de Guadalupe beautiful service and the matlachines danced their traditional danza

The priest is so inspiring!

The best Easter service ever, the choir sounds like Angels singing from the heavens.

Never entered the church, but appreciate the great underground parking for a pregame meal at Arrogant Butcher and then the Phoenix Mercury game!

We attend all of the events here, when it comes to religious holidays. Remember to get here early to get good seating. Also the handicapped entrance is off on the right hand side when looking from the front. Its a ramp. Plenty of available handicap parking and also a parking garage long as youre attending a service.

It is a place of tranquility in the middle of downtown Phoenix. a visit to the garden and the statuary can prove to be very relaxing.

Sunday Mass was one of the most wonderful Ive ever experienced

+JMJ...Church history just pours from the main and side altars! For believers and non-believers alike the architecture, paintings and statues are worthy of admiration. I entered this historical Church building, a house of worship and prayer, with awe and interest. Was able to join the community for a week-day Holy Mass. Was surprised to see that so many took time from their work schedules spending their lunch break to enter into the spiritual oasis of refreshing prayer. Walked around the lovely, lush grounds and was pleasantly surprised by the life-sized statue of the holy pope, now a Saint, Pope John Paul II. Wished I lived closer than Cottonwood so as to be able to stop in from time to time just to sit in the quiet of this holy house.

As a Catholic, if it was good enough for JPII, it is good enough for me.

Beautiful church and nice staff

Mid Night Mass was Spectacular

Everytime I come to this place is amazing how Gods grace is palpable

The sounds of the bells and its entire atmosphere is just so peaceful