kids encyclopedia robot

Basilica Shrine of St. Mary (Wilmington, North Carolina) facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary
St.marycatholicchurchwilmington.jpg
Location Wilmington, North Carolina
Country United States
Denomination Catholic Church
Website https://www.saintmarybasilica.org
History
Status Minor Basilica/Parish
Dedication Mary, mother of Jesus
Dedicated April 28, 1912
Architecture
Functional status Active
Architect(s) Rafael Guastavino
Style Spanish Baroque
Groundbreaking May 20, 1908
Completed 1912
Specifications
Number of spires Two
Materials Brick
Administration
Diocese Raleigh

The Basilica Shrine of St. Mary is a Minor Basilica in the Catholic Church located in Wilmington, North Carolina, in the Diocese of Raleigh. It was included as a contributing property in the Wilmington Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

Architecture

Interior of St. Mary's, Wilmington
Inside the basilica

Its historic main church is of the Spanish Baroque style. It was designed by Spanish architect Rafael Guastavino, who is known for his work on the Biltmore Estate, Basilica of St. Lawrence, and Duke Chapel. The church was constructed without wooden or steel beams and without nails, instead using brick tile.

School

The Basilica Shrine of St. Mary also hosts the St. Mary Catholic School. The school hosts children from grades kindergarten to eighth grade. The school was founded by the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy in 1869 under the request of Bishop James Gibbons. The school was named Academy of the Incarnation. Another school, for poor girls, called St. Peter's Parochial School for Girls was also created. These schools were later closed.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Basílica santuario de Santa María (Wilmington) para niños

kids search engine
Basilica Shrine of St. Mary (Wilmington, North Carolina) Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.