A white marble Gothic Revival church in Southampton, New York, raised to the rank of minor basilica by Pope Benedict XVI in 2011.
At a glance
The Basilica of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary stands in the village of Southampton, New York. It is a minor basilica of the Catholic Church and a parish church of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. The building was completed in 1908 at a cost of $100,000. Its exterior is clad in white marble. On November 11, 2011, Pope Benedict XVI elevated the church to the status of minor basilica.
History
The Gothic Revival-style edifice was completed in 1908. The construction cost was $100,000. More than a century later, on November 11, 2011, Pope Benedict XVI granted the church the title of minor basilica.
What you see
The church is built in the Gothic Revival style. Its exterior is covered in white marble, which gives the building a clean, bright presence in the village.
Cultural significance
As a minor basilica, the church holds a special designation within the Catholic Church. It also serves as a parish church for the local Diocese of Rockville Centre.
Key facts
- Country: United States
- City: Southampton
- Coordinates: 40.8839, -72.3983
Practical information & getting there
The basilica is located in the village of Southampton, New York, in the United States. It is a parish church of the Diocese of Rockville Centre.
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