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Aerial exterior of the Basilica of St Michael the Archangel in Loretto, Pennsylvania

Basilica of St Michael the Archangel

Loretto, Pennsylvania

The Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel in Loretto, PA is a Catholic minor basilica known for its Romanesque Revival architecture, dedicated October 2, 1901 and elevated to basilica status on September 9, 1996, by Pope John Paul II. In 1799, he founded the Catholic settlement of Loretto.

Name
Basilica of St Michael the Archangel
State
Pennsylvania
Diocese
Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
Elevated to Basilica
1996
By
Pope John Paul II
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