11/22/18 added 📷... Beautiful historic church serving a mostly Hispanic community now. Possesses the most loving depiction of St. Anne I have ever seen (left of Sanctuary; see 11/22)...the OLDEST church in Michigan established by French explorers 300 +/- years ago....the AOD should do more to protect & preserve this aspect of our Catholic heritage....WHAT should they do you might ask....Archbishop Alan Vigneron should require that 3 - 5 people from each (Suburban Parish) be assigned to become members of these beautiful historic parishes within Detroit. Without which through their sacrifices & devotion we might not be here. Instead of Clustering & Closing these parishes we should be helping them. It COSTS far less to maintain these beautiful churches than to build new ones...03-29-18 Added some photos of this beautiful historic Church.

Beautiful! Beautiful! The history this church holds is phenomenal. There is a tomb of an ancient priest who was founder of Michigan ave the road that leads from Detroit to Chicago right inside the chapel. There great music and Monsignor Chuck and Father Ryan are amazing!

OLD WORLD STYLE MAKE MY SOUL SING. STATUARY IS OUTSTANDING, ELEVATED GOSPEL PODIUM THE LIKES OF WHICH ONLY EXIST IN 100 YEAR OLD CHURCHES OR EUROPE. NOW THE KNEELERS NEED AN UPGRADE, THE CUSHIONS ARE CRUSHED AND THE HEIGHT IS DIFFICULT FOR ME TO EASY KNEEL UPON. OLD BENCHES ARE WAY MORE COMFORTABLE THAN ST JOSEPH'S CHURCH BUILT IN THE SAME ERA. STAINED GLASS HERE ABOUNDS AND IS OUTSTANDING. ACTUALLY THE OLDEST IN AMERICA. THE PASTER HAD US ALL ON THE EDGES OF OUR SEATS. THE ORGAN PLAYED MUSIC THAT HAD MY HEART THUMPING, EXPERT ORGANIST AND HIS SINGING WAS VERY GOOD AS WELL. CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK, DURING COVID AND OTHERWISE.

Love the history of this place, ot took many tries for me to get in. I got lucky one day due to a wedding rehearsal and tour going on at the same time. I tried calling ahead and that didnt work. Also no holy water available to take home. Would be great if they offered some 😁

This is the 2nd oldest Church in America. So much history. Such a beautiful place. ⛪ 🙏 🕯

Ste. Anne de Detroit Catholic Church, oldest congregation (Roman Catholic) founded 2 days after Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac founded Detroit in 1701.

Amazing old church located in southwest Detroit (Est. 1701). The inside is breathtakingly beautiful. What a treasure for the city of Detroit. Unfortunately, they don't allow walk-ins. To see it you either need to attend mass or be part of a pre-approved tour. If you're fortunate enough to see the inside prepare to be amazed.

There was a wedding in full swing at the Basilica of Saint Anne of Detroit when we were there. Other than that place was deserted. It is a hauntingly, beautiful church, the well-worn floors, frescoed walls and ceilings, and the rich dappled kaleidoscope light from the stained glass windows bathing it all. It seems to be undergoing a restoration clearly well needed. If you love ancient architecture, this is a must stop.

So much beauty... in the age, high ceilings, diverse masses, and history. It is going through some remodeling and therefore it's a little hectic and you can certainly see the need. The stained glass is spectacular, all the saints and the stations of the cross...just magnificent.

My great grandmas funeral was here wen I was little always loved this place i miss my grandma I love you so much. But this church helps with food wen in need. Wednesdays around 1 to 3or4 pm u need food they have clothes sometimes to go here

Great church, beautiful mass, wonderful people. Church is under renovation, but so beautiful. It was warm, so bring something to fan yourself and wear light clothing.

Absolutely gorgeous church!!! Luv the old architecture!! Oldest Catholic church in Detroit!! ♥️♥️

We had our wedding here last month and everything was PERFECT. Not only is it a gorgeous church, the staff is absolutely incredible. Communication was clear and timely, Joe (the music director) was incredible and knew exactly what do to based on our descriptions, our wedding coordinator was flexible and efficient, and the parish was organized and took on many of the tasks that we found stressful. Our guests, even the non-Catholic guests, were blown away by the entire ceremony. Plus, the history of the church itself was a huge selling point. I highly recommend!!

We were on a one day pilgrimage that also took us to the Basilica of St Anne. This church is physically huge. The stain glass windows are eye popping. The whole church raises your senses to heaven and our Lord Jesus Christ. Our tour guide was really good, a real Church and Detroit area history buff. We had time for quiet prayer and yet explore this truly magnificent and holy building. We recommend taking time to stop and just absorb the magnificence of this Roman Catholic Basilica!!!🙏🙏🙏

Simply beautiful. A true treasure of beauty, miracles, spirituality. It's far from my home but If I needed an Intercession I would make the drive in a heartbeat. It just makes you feel so welcomed. And peaceful

Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State registered local site No.464. On July 24, 1701, 25 canoez stoppped @ da foot of a high bluff which ran along a narrow part of da Detroit River near wer Hart Plaza iz today. French explorer Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac & hiz party of 50 artisanz, 50 soldierz,& 2 priestz began construction of Fort Ponchartrain du Detroit. Among da 1st log structurez waz a tiny chapel which dey dedicated on July 26, da feast day of Ste. Anne, mother of Mary & grandmother of Jesus. Ste. Anne de Detroit iz da 2nd oldest continuously operatin Catholic parish in da United Statez. (Only da parish of St. Augustine in Florida is older.) Nicholas Constantine del Halle, a Franciscan, & François Vaillant, a Jesuit, wer da 2 priestz who accompanied da group. Vaillant returned east to Quebec in da fall. Native Americanz set da church on fire in 1703, which destroyed part of da fort includin da church, da rectory, & da baptismal recordz. A new church buildin waz built in 1704. Father del Halle waz kidnapped by local Native Americanz, likely da Ojibwe of da area. After hiz release, az he walked back 2 da fort, he waz shot & killed by an Indian. Hiz remainz wer buried under da altar of Ste. Annez & have been moved 4 timez since 2 da succeedin new church buildingz. Father Chérubin Deniau waz assigned 2 da parish & began work on a larger church in 1708. Diz church waz outside da fortz palisade. It waz burned in 1714 by settlerz durin a Fox attack, az dey feared it would offer cover 2 da attackerz. Father Simple Bocquet iz known 2 have begun construction of a new church buildin in 1755, within a year after he arrived. Bocquet served here 4 nearly 30 yearz; in 1763 Detroit passed from French to British rule after da latterz victory in da 7 Yearz' War. After da American Revolutionary War & establishment of independence, da territory came under United Statez rule. Father Gabriel Richard waz called to Ste. Annez in 1796. He helped start University of Michigan, & waz elected az a territorial representative 2 U.S. Congrezz. He helped initiate a road-buildin project dat connected Detroit & Chicago. He also started Da Observer, da Michigan Territoryz 1st newspaper. After hiz death in 1832, Father Richard waz interred under da altar of Ste. Annez. In 1805, most of Detroit, includin da church, waz destroyed in an accidental fire. A new church buildin waz not begun until 1818 & waz not completed until 1828. Diz church waz @ a new location outside da groundz of da old fort but still near da Detroit River. In 1833, Ste. Annez waz designated az da cathedral 4 da new Roman Catholic diocese of Detroit; it served in diz role until 1848. Dat year coadjutor bishop Peter Paul Lefevere moved da bishopz throne 2 St. Peterz Cathedral, todayz Saintz Peter & Paul Church. Around dat time, da old St-Annz parish registerz wer stolen. In 1817, many of da remainz in da old cemetery wer moved 2 da churchyard of da new Ste. Annez. In da 1860z, many wer moved again 2 Mount Elliott Cemetery, includin da remainz of Colonel Jean Françoiz Hamtramck. In da 1860z, da 1818 church buildin waz demolished. Furnishingz & even da cornerstone wer split between da new Ste. Annez & da new parish of St. Joachim, named after Ste. Annez husband. Often attributed 2 Leon Cocquard, parish recordz, Detroit building permit #23 & da final report 4 da Ste. Anne historic district list Albert E. French az da architect of Ste. Anne de Détroit Catholic Church (1886-1887). French designed da church in da Gothic Revival style wit flying buttressez, reflectin da French history of da parish & territory. Da Church facez a landscaped grand brick plaza, & da main entrance on da north facade includez 4 gargoylez. Ste. Annez displayz da oldest stained glazz in da city of Detroit. Ste. Annez waz listed on da National Register of Historic Placez in 1976. Da 1818 church altar & Father Richardz remainz R installed in a side chapel of da present Church. Also da Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State installed a double-sided Michigan Historical Marker @diz site in 1985

Absolutely gorgeous! One of my favorite historic churches in Detroit.

Beautiful!!! The second oldest basilica in the United States 🇺🇸 Love coming to the 12 o’clock mass on Sundays!

The mañanitas to the Virgin de Guadalupe we're very beautiful as always.

This is a great place for a Catholic service. They also have a school. And have assistance in food and other items as needed. You will feel blessed anyway you are.

It's the 2nd oldest operating church in the United States. It's a beautiful church, there are many saints and statues. There is also the option to buy and light candles.

Beautiful place. Constructed in 1701 it says on the outside. Very cool. That’s 321 years (it’s 2022 right now). Went here for a Candlelight Concert. Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.

A very beautiful Basilica! So much delicate and intricate work in the interior. A Must See!!! Such a historical church..

Candlelight string quartet presentation was fabulous, the church is beautiful

A must seem in Detroit. According to the basilica's website "on July 24, 1701, twenty-five canoes glided to a stop at the foot of a high bluff which ran along a narrow part of the Detroit River near where Hart Plaza is today. French explorer Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac and his party of fifty artisans, fifty soldiers, and two priests began construction of Fort Ponchartrain du Detroit. Among the first log structures was a tiny chapel which they dedicated on July 26, the feast day of Sainte Anne, mother of Mary and grandmother of Jesus. The earliest church records were destroyed in a fire, but a new registry has been maintained since 1704, making Ste. Anne de Detroit the second oldest continuously operating Catholic parish in the United States." The community is really friendly and the staff were super nice to me. They have and advocacy or invocation of the Virgen de Luján.

I love this place. My family and II've been going here for5 Generations. It always feels right. 💖

This is a beautiful church. The concert was awesome even though only a few people showed up.

One of the oldest churches in the country. I've been here a few times over my life, and I always love coming here.

Beautiful church! both my cousins funerals were held here

Beautiful old church with grand vaulted ceilings. I visited to see a candlelit concert and had a very nice time. Very limited bathrooms for the capacity of the venue, but otherwise a wonderful experience.

Beautiful chapel behind the altar to have your private and quiet moment with Jesus

St Anne's Bicilla is incredible & beautiful church. Beautiful candlelight concert of the classics featuring Tchaikovsky. Fabulous string quartet, sound was very good!

An amazingly graceful, inspiring, and serene church.

What can you say! The oldest church in Detroit! What history and prestige A feeling of calm when you enter the chapel! A must see!

The Basilica of Ste. Anne de Detroit is one of the most beautiful churches I have ever seen in America. The people who work there are very friendly. It is a busy place with lots of events and several Masses per week. It's a very hospitable environment. The stained-glass windows are absolutely breathtaking!!

Oh my, what a beautiful church. We were all in awww when we saw the church. We had a very nice tour guide to give us some very interesting information on the church history. It was a beautiful blessed 🙏 church.

The architectural details of this church are truly amazing and breathtaking! The rose window,stained glass windows and inside organ are definitely worth a trip!

The church itself is beautiful, it needs a fresh coat of paint and a few upgrades here and there but beautiful nonetheless. I was a member of this church until recently, every time I called my phone call went unanswered and voicemails were never returned. When I was finally able to speak to someone, Ms. Bautista, she seemed annoyed and bothered to answer my questions. I called to inquire about baptizing my son and she said to call in July for August dates, I called numerous times and left numerous voicemails and could not get ahold of anyone. I finally decided to go to the office in person and before I walked in I spoke to a person who also works there, I mentioned I was there to set a date for my son's baptism but my calls went unanswered. The person responded, "It is not surprising, many people say the same thing, they call and call and no one answers the phone." If Ms. Bautista does not want to answer calls, maybe she should not work there. I went up the steps and rang the doorbell, I had to ring the doorbell a few times before Ms. Bautista came to the door, she asked rudely if I had an appointment, to which I said I did not and could not make an appointment anyway because no one answers the phone. When I was able to speak with Ms. Bautista, she was rude the entire conversation and lied to me regarding the baptism dates. I asked her to remove me from the parish list as I will not be returning. I was very generous with the Sunday mass offering and enjoyed the mass but I will not be returning to a church that allows its employees to lie and treat others rudely.

This is a beautiful and historic church. If you are in town, that is a great place to visit.

Encounter Ministries has their Healing Masses here at 7pm Sundays, outdoors during the summer. Bring a chair!

A beautiful Church. Stained glass, pipe organ, architecture, solemn atmosphere. Went to a wedding here. Beautiful.

An exceptional building with very beautiful stained glass windows.