St. Mary's Basilica (Roman Catholic liturgical center)

St. Mary's Basilica in downtown Phoenix is a Roman Catholic parish that was elevated to the status of a minor basilica in 2014. The parish traces its origins to the 19th century and the basilica hosts regular liturgical services, diocesan ceremonies, and major religious observances that are central to Catholic ritual life in Phoenix. The building and its designation make it a documented site for ongoing religious rituals in the city.