The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist

Category: Catholic cathedral

Address: 222 E Harris St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA

Phone: +19122334709

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: 9AM–5PM

Reviews

Jacob Belcher

Jun 21, 2022

What a beautiful church. Free to go about and they do offer tours. So much detail in so many things. There is a lot to appreciate. Especially if you appreciate architecture. Also as a Christian there are so many beautiful scenes in the sculptures, stain glass, and murals.

Alexis B

May 20, 2022

Very cool cathedral! The artwork there is very beautiful and the structure is amazing. Fun fact, the pillars look like marble, but the whole frame of the building is actually cast iron. Beautifully furnished with pictorial of biblical figures. You can go inside to check it out during the day, no pay required but they ask for donations. You can sit in the pews and look around.

Shanelle S

Feb 19, 2022

Historical cathedral with a beautiful stained glass windows and expansive alter. It’s a suggested $3 donation to go in. They offered a free tour where the presenter explained the cathedral’s history and pointed out some interesting …

Shanelle S

Jan 30, 2022

Historical cathedral with a beautiful stained glass windows and expansive alter. It’s a suggested $3 donation to go in. They offered a free tour where the presenter explained the cathedral’s history and pointed out some interesting features. It took about 20 minutes overall and was very informative. It is an active church so do be mindful about people praying. I would recommend coming here for a first-timer to Savannah and spending half an hour!

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Questions & Answers

Are doors open all the time

Ken Haynes | Mar 21, 2018
Carlton Dowdy | Mar 22, 2018

They used to stay open, unattended, for quite some time. But after someone attempted to light a fire on the Sacred Altar, they now Lock up when the Docents leave. Sorry

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Are you allowed to film in there? For example the architecture and artistry.

Edvard Wolf | Mar 21, 2019
Sounder andrews | Mar 22, 2019

No flashes

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What time are the doors open

Marie D | Mar 21, 2019
Tom Morris | Mar 22, 2019

Asked and answered.

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Why is the blessed Mother on the right side of the alter?

Cathy Atkinson-Rementer | Mar 20, 2021
Linda Gallant | Mar 21, 2021

She is always on the left at every Roman Catholic church and Joseph on the right si Ruben Ayco Jr did not give an accurate answer.

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How is the cathedral?

Terry White | Mar 21, 2018
Dave Bradley | Mar 22, 2018

We toured it with a very knowledeable docent. Interesting.

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Is the cathedral in the historic squares?

Iva Carter | Mar 20, 2020
John McCreary | Mar 21, 2020

Yes beautiful church

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Does this cathedral have pipe organs

Christine Getchell | Mar 21, 2018
Jets1230 | Mar 22, 2018

Yes

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Where is there parking for church events?

Greg Phillips | Mar 20, 2020
Tina Huntzinger | Mar 21, 2020

We were told street parking is free on Sundays on Savannah

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IS THERE A FEE TO TOUR THE CATHEDRAL?

Sheila Long | Mar 20, 2020
Karen Batsche | Mar 21, 2020

No fee, but you can leave a donation if you like.

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What style of construction is it?

Rubén Molina Carachure | Mar 21, 2019
Marcos Valega | Mar 22, 2019

Gothic 19th century

Who is the bishop

Gloria Strovers | Feb 18, 2022
Joe Rosbury | Feb 19, 2022

Bishop Stephen Parkes

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Do you have the midnight mass on Christmas Eve

Andrew Boguszewski | Jan 19, 2022
Terry Blaney | Jan 20, 2022

Not certain about mass.

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When was it built

Timothy Cason | Nov 20, 2021
Dawn W | Nov 21, 2021

Built in 1873 and dedicated in 1876

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Can we still attend services at the church

Larry Viar | Nov 20, 2021
Brigid Heuser | Nov 21, 2021

I do believe so. Yes

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Am I able to hold a photoshoot/film within the church without other people there?

Shakira McLain | Apr 24, 2021
Barbara Deckard | Apr 25, 2021

Normally the church is open for daily mass during the week...I would approach Father after mass to see if this is possible. I would not approach Father during the weekend with this being Holy Week and and Easter! Good luck!

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Do they celebrate the Latin Mass ad Orientem?

Kylee Brower-Ortiz | Mar 20, 2021
Kevin Wright | Mar 21, 2021

I was told they do.

Will you have christmas eve service

gay powell | Mar 20, 2020
Denise LeMay | Mar 21, 2020

Yes, but unfortunately the traditional and most beautiful Midnight Mass has been done away with this year. Instead of the awe-inspiring Mass at midnight, to which throngs of people regularly come, many from other cities, there will be "Mass in the Night" at 10:00 p.m. I can't remember a time when the Cathedral didn't have the magnificent and soul stirring Christmas Midnight Mass. I certainly hope to see this splendid Mass return for good in 2020.

What time is the daily mass

Cecilia Espinal | Mar 20, 2020
Suzanne Kosic | Mar 21, 2020

Check out their Website for all the answers.

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what is the catherdral made out of?

Mr.Fantastic Wonder | Mar 20, 2020
Eric Nguyen | Mar 21, 2020

Building Materials

what time are the docents at the cathedral on a Wednesday

Peg McCluskey | Mar 20, 2020
Bruce Riner | Mar 21, 2020

Please call or check their website for the most current information.

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Is there any Spanish mass on sundays ?

ATLpro Renovations | Mar 20, 2020
Kevin West | Mar 21, 2020

Not foresure but I do know they have Spanish books when entering.

What time is Mass Easter Sunday?

Lissa Fuller | Mar 20, 2020
Malik McDiesel | Mar 21, 2020

Sounds right...

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Please schedule the holy days

julian trujillo | Mar 20, 2020
Marisol Lluberes | Mar 21, 2020

Celebrating Holy Week at The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion April 13-14 Palm branches are blessed in memory of Christ’s triumphant journey to Jerusalem. Masses Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. Latin Mass Chrism Mass April 16 at 7 p.m. The Bishop, surrounded by all the priests who share in his ministry, blesses the holy oils to be used in the diocese throughout the year. Music for Tenebrae April 17 at 7:00 p.m. The Cathedral Choir chants the Lamentations of Jeremiah, psalms, and sings other works for the Office of Tenebrae on this darkest of nights. Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper April 18 at 7:00 p.m. Commemorates Jesus’ Last Supper with the Apostles, the institution of the Eucharist, and includes the ritual washing of feet. Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion April 19 at 12:00 p.m. noon Solemn proclamation from the Gospel of John of Jesus’ passion and death. Includes individual veneration

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Is there a columbarium associated with st john the Baptist church

Sandra Laws | Mar 21, 2019
Amber Garcia | Mar 22, 2019

No i do not think so.

Do they celebrate the Trinatine Mass on Sunday?

Francis Duffy | Mar 21, 2019
RG. Ward | Mar 22, 2019

Yes they do. All mass are observed. Actual scheduling may differ based on time zones

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What time is Mass on Sundays?

Margarita Arroyo | Mar 21, 2019
Jean Templet | Mar 22, 2019

830, 10 and 1130

What time is Mass on Sunday

Lori Garrow | Mar 21, 2019
Adam Higgins | Mar 22, 2019

730....900...and 1100

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Can you walk thru on your on or do you have to be with a tour group?

Brandy Dykes | Mar 21, 2019
Jason Eldreth | Mar 22, 2019

both

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Can you go inside when they arent having mass

Karen Santos | Mar 21, 2019
Eric Olson | Mar 22, 2019

Yes

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Free parking nearby?

Judy Reese | Mar 21, 2019
CJ | Mar 22, 2019

There's parking all around. Getting a space will be a problem because it gets crowded during various times during the day. But you can find spots where you can have all-day parking. Free yes. There are some streets blocks over that are metered.

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Capacity of the cathedral?

Linda North | Mar 21, 2019
My Life | Mar 22, 2019

1000 seating capacitt

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Good night, when there is mass in Spanish

Elgordo Torres | Mar 21, 2019
Marcos Valega | Mar 22, 2019

There is no in Spanish, only in English at 8am, 10am and 11:30 am. In Latin at 1pm.

What time are Sunday masses? Less crowded?

Bill | Mar 21, 2019
Desiree Hart | Mar 22, 2019

We go to the Saturday evening service, it is less crowded and quite beautiful! !!

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How old is the cathedral?

Bill | Mar 21, 2019
Brian C Newman | Mar 22, 2019

April 30, 1876, was original build. Burned in 1898 and rebuilt in 1900.

No weekday masses?

Kathi Davi | Mar 21, 2019
Kelly Doyle | Mar 22, 2019

There are weekday masses at 730am and noon I believe in the lower level chapel, not in the main sanctuary.

What kind of neighborhood is liberty st w. Please

Starla BENOIT | Mar 21, 2019
Cebros Chris Eberhart | Mar 22, 2019

The neighborhood all around there were very nice clean

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earliest mass celebration regular days?

[email protected] Arawiran | Mar 21, 2019
chris Wilson | Mar 22, 2019

Best is to call or ck website

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Where do you park???

Carol Martin | Mar 21, 2019
chris Wilson | Mar 22, 2019

Some public parking close, we parked and walked about 5-10mins

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Is the space available to host events?

Tyler Webb | Mar 21, 2019
Brian Taylor | Mar 22, 2019

Check with the cathedral office but I don't believe it is. It actually has a full schedule of daily masses along with other liturgies and events.

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Do you have a Latin Mass (EF) every weekend?

Garbo630 | Mar 21, 2019
Patricia Cortes | Mar 22, 2019

Yes, Latin Mass each Sunday

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What time are masses on Christmas Day?

Dennis Purwin | Mar 21, 2018
Carlton Dowdy | Mar 22, 2018

The Masses at the Cathedral are at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. The 11:30 Mass Is a Latin Mass. Enjoy the festivities and Merry Christmas!

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