Diocese of Jackson
Roman Rite
Recognized as an architectural masterpiece among Catholic churches in the south, it is today the spiritual home of a vibrant Catholic community who welcomes visitors from near and far away. The construction of this place of worship was begun in 1842 as a Cathedral in the newly established Diocese of Natchez, and St. Mary retained this status until 1977.
The Diocese of Jackson was divided into the dioceses of Jackson and Biloxi in 1977. The Jackson diocese (65 counties) consists of north, central, and southwest Mississippi, including Natchez. Since the transfer of the diocesan headquarters from Natchez to Jackson, the title of cathedral was transferred from St. Mary in Natchez to St. Peter the Apostle in Jackson.
The Holy Family Catholic Church Historic District, in Natchez, Mississippi, is a 9.2acre historic district that was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1995. The district is small, relative to other historic districts in Natchez such as the Natchez On-Top-of-the-Hill Hi
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The Roman Catholic Church is a worldwide Christian institution organized into local churches committed to bringing God's love and the Gospel message to the world and building up the kingdom of God. The church grounds itself in this history which spans more than two millenia. From its very beginning
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