Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
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Nate
Silver Spring, MD18 contributions
Sep 2022 • Solo
Amazing cathedral! Never thought I would find such a beautiful church and cathedral down south. One of my favorite stained glass windows including the ones I’ve seen in France and Spain. It represents the Infant Mary being presented to the priest. Her expression of sublime admiration is so incredible she looks like she is in a state of ecstacy. The level of admiration is only possible when one practices the height of purity and humility 🙏🙏
Written September 28, 2022
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Wild Bill
Tennessee13 contributions
Oct 2020
The Basilica is very beautiful. My wife and I were strolling along Dauphin Street after a late breakfast saw the historical marker and decided to step into the building. The recently restored stained glass windows were stunning on this bright clear morning. I have visited many such churches in the US and all over the world (both Catholic and Protestant). While this was smaller than many large cathedrals, it was still very beautiful for a city the size of Mobile. We were alone in the sanctuary and the serenity and beauty were inspiring. After a while soaking up the experience, we left feeling joyous and restored.
Written October 17, 2020
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Carol S
Newark, DE7 contributions
Apr 2021
Highly recommend a visit to the Cathedral. The stained glass windows in particular which show Mary in the life of Jesus are beautifully done as well as the many statues. The interior inspires prayer and future visits. I was just sorry that we were not there for mass--just a visit.
Written May 12, 2021
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benjohnsonrunsfast
Portland, ME6 contributions
Apr 2021
A magnificent cathedral. I've been to many and the Mobile Basilica is a place of exceptional beauty. I would make a special trip here to hear the organ and choir on Easter or Christmas Eve. It is a stunning piece of architecture.
Written April 30, 2021
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Meowy
Montgomery, AL517 contributions
Jul 2021
It is pretty nice to see a cathedral like this in the US, when you are more likely to encounter the architecture in Europe. There is a nice little park in front of the church and a little garden off to the side. The cathedral is free to enter and there you get to see some pretty nice sculptures and architecture. It is worth it to see this free attraction and get a glimpse of Europe in the US.
Written August 9, 2021
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RetiredHappy2014
Sacramento, CA58 contributions
Jun 2021
I had breakfast near the Cathedral, and so passing by, I decided to take a look inside. It is a beautiful worship space, far more so than the exterior would lead you to think. I have been to some of the great churches in Europe, and the stain glass windows here compare favorably to many of them. I would recommend a visit here to anyone.
Written June 19, 2021
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chuck
4 contributions
Feb 2020
I have attended mass at the Cathedral hundreds of times throughout my life. The details in the Architecture is amazing. Sometimes I just sit there and look up at the ceiling and think about how many years it took to complete. Also there is a basement open to the public where previous bishops are buried in a special chapel.
Written February 25, 2020
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Kathylovestotravel
Watertown, MA10 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
This is a beautiful cathedral made even more gorgeous with the wonderful Christmas decor. I’m used to European cathedrals, which are much older, enormous and filled with great works of art and high towers. But this cathedral was a lovely, manageable size and elegant in its simplicity. Stained glass windows added to the drama and feeling of spaciousness and, though I’m not a Christian, it was a beautiful Christmas mass and a great visit.
Written January 9, 2020
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Rodney P
Pagosa Springs, CO77 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
I was not enthusiastic about this stop on a whirlwind tour of downtown Mobile historic sites. I was wrong. Actually, it pulled together some history at other sites because the Catholic Church was so prominent in the early days of Mobile. Easy parking, incredible stained glass windows, and just a beautiful building.
Written March 2, 2020
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Jk F
Fremont, CA155 contributions
Sep 2020
It's a quick stop and well worth it. It's beautifully done and very reminiscent of cathedrals in Europe in its style and grandeur. Don't miss the spiral staircase to go down to a small chapel below. It's on the left so be sure to walk all around inside
Written September 23, 2020
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What are the hours you can visit?
Written August 10, 2019
The Cathedral is open daily from 8:30- 4:30 pm. There is no charge to visit this beautiful church. I would check the schedule for the times when Mass is being offered.
Written August 10, 2019
DEPOSITS AND FEES
Your wedding date will be tentatively placed on the church calendar when you request your date, however the date will only be finalized when the deposit and agreement are received within 10 days of initial contact. The date and time will revert to “open” if the agreement and deposit are not received within 10 days.
The total cost for a Cathedral wedding is $1,675.00 (or $1,575.00 without a Cantor). A deposit of $675.00 is required when the wedding agreement is submitted to secure the reserved wedding date. The balance of the fee, $1,000.00 is due and payable 60 days prior to the wedding date. Weddings will be removed from the calendar if the fees are not received according to the payment schedule as follows:
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
$675.00 deposit at time of booking
$1,000.00 due 60 days prior to date of Wedding paid in 4 checks:
- $525.00 Cathedral Parish (verified parishioners may receive a discount)
- $275.00 Clinton Doolittle (organist)
- $100.00 George Ralph (sacristan)
- $100.00 Cantor (optional and to be discussed with the organist)
Written March 9, 2017
I would like to know can we go into the Church to see it without going to Mass?
Written July 5, 2016
Yes you can. It is locked at night but open each day. Masses are usually in the morning and noon on weekdays and a Mass on Sunday. There are funerals and weddings from time to time also but to again answer your question you can just walk in most any day.
Written July 5, 2016
Yes, but you have to know when the Church is open.
Written March 4, 2017
Their website shows weekday mass at 12:10 PM, Sat 08:00 and 4:30. Sun 08:00 and 10:30. You might call to verify a specific day 251-434-1565
Written January 10, 2015
Is it open on Christmas?
Written December 25, 2014
Sorry, just opened email, I am in Northern Ireland for Christmas! Hope you have a wonderful holiday!
Written December 27, 2014
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