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Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel (Pensacola, Florida)

Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel
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Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel (Pensacola, Florida) is located in Florida
Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel (Pensacola, Florida)
Location in Florida
30°24′50″N 87°12′58″W / 30.41395°N 87.21617°W / 30.41395; -87.21617Coordinates: 30°24′50″N 87°12′58″W / 30.41395°N 87.21617°W / 30.41395; -87.21617
Location 19 North Palafox St.
Pensacola, Florida
Country United States
Denomination Roman Catholic
Website www.stmichael.ptdiocese.org
History
Founded 1781
Dedication St. Michael the Archangel
Architecture
Status Minor basilica
Style Gothic Revival
Completed 1886
Administration
Diocese Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee
Clergy
Bishop(s) Most Rev. Gregory Parkes
Rector Very Rev. Joseph P. Callipare

The Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel in Pensacola, Florida, United States is a minor basilica of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee. St. Michael's parish was established in 1781 and the present Gothic Revival-style church building was dedicated in 1886. In recognition of its historic significance the church was elevated to a Basilica in 2011 by Pope Benedict XVI.


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