The church is beautiful. Fr. Ryan puts his all into the service. I appreciate the YouTube live stream mass during this Covid 19 pandemic.During the Covid 19 and to follow the governors executive order, the food pantry is open on Wednesdays from 1- 3 p.m. FOR ALL IN NEED. People are to remain in their cars or line up outside and food will be distributed. Those that are on foot are to remain 6 feet apart. Please wear a face mask to protect others as well as yourself.Food and monetary donations accepted. Thanks to all who support the pantry so others dont go hungry. Please call the rectory for more information.

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 JOSEPHS 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.CANT WAIT TO GO BACK, DURING COVID AND OTHERWISE.

St.Anne is such a BEAUTIFUL CHURCH. Our family has been part of it for decades. My parents took me there as a child weddings of so many of my Aunts and Uncles, Cousins, so many Funerals and the church is still just as wonderful. Yesterday at my Uncles Funeral was also a home coming for all of us.

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

One of the oldest & most beautiful old Gothic church in the heart if the City! A must visit! Please support this church- it needs a big facelift.

All staff very friendly. Love the 319 year old church....

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

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.

Most beautiful and historically rich church in Detroit. In my humble opinion of course.

A very beautiful church. The third annual Rendezvous was great as well.

A very beautiful church. The Rendezvous was a nice event. Learned about the history of Detroit.

Beautiful old church. Second oldest in the country.

Attended here my very first months at MI. Sister Lorraine was very kind supporting my Confirmation sacrament and understood my situation proving quick aid. I will be always blessed by her and all priests serving here.

This place has a lot of history, very interesting. And the lenten season fish frys are very good. The menu has hispanic choices as well as fish& chips dinner. The building is Beautiful. Next on my list is a tour of this Gem..

Ste. Anne is a beautiful historic church that held sentimental value in my heart as it was the church my parents were married in over 35 years ago. I was so happy to be married there - however, the ladies that run the weddings at Ste. Anne were not the best. Most times I felt that any question I asked I was bothering them and that they did not want to deal with me. My husband and I did six months of marriage prep but at the end, no one collected anything we had worked hard to get done. In one email I was addressed as Queen which I took as very rude due to the fact that I was simply asking questions since I have never been married before and did not know how this process worked. I was a very anxious and nervous bride and these ladies did nothing to make me feel better. There were many times they emailed me with wrong names and dates and they lost my baptism/communion/confirmation certificates twice and offered no help to get that information after losing it. It got to a point where I wondered if we would even be remembered that our wedding was happening. The priest - Fr. Ryan was amazing! He was as helpful as could be - unfortunately, he was unable to marry us due to a mission trip but he found Deacon Drew to do so which was extremely helpful and Deacon Drew did a fantastic job. Overall, the day went well and I was very happy but the process felt very exhausting and stressful.

Best Bascilica. Terrific parish. These pastors and monseigneur know the truth.

Beautiful church! Very historic as well. Amazing venue for a wedding.

Disclaimer: I am not a parishioner of this parish this is based of one experience going to this church.-Church architecture: neo gothic +10-Tabernacle in center: +10-Kneel at mass: Yes, +10-Hold hands for Our Father: Yes, +0-Priest/Homily: Holy priest, simple homily, +5-Church participation: No one sang, but organist and singer was decent, +4-Peoples reverence: nothing soecial, people werent irreverent, but not necessarily super reverent. After mass people used church as social Hall. +5-Kiss of peace: not super long, short and sweet +8Overall rating: 52/80

I use to go to this church when I wanted to go to mass on Saturday. This church is truly Beautiful and very old. This church is the most beautiful church I have ever seen. If you are by Ste. Anne Church stop by, make sure you check all the doors because they just might be open.

Amazing historical Catholic church. Over 300 years old. Please call ahead for tours. Mass are very moving and lovely. Needs a lot of help for roof and building and grounds. Needs also a better sound system, too echoes. I hope it lasts another 300 years.

Beautiful church. We heard an early music concert here. Close to great Mexican food.

One of the most beautiful churchs Ive ever attended

Very beautiful Church, careful not to drive to Canada when trying to get here though.

Best people, beautiful church, my home away from home. Healing masses, regular masses, great ethnic events French and Spanish.

The oldest catholic church in southwest Detroit its beautiful a must see for any catholic member if u havent been there!

St Annes Church is a beautiful place. I went on a field trip and learned all about the history. So much rich history. I learned about Gabriel and saw his resting place.

Beautiful ️ The Father looks and sounds like Justin Timberlake so it was amusing. Besides that, the message was very good and people are friendly and welcoming. For a newer Catholic, like myself, this is important.

Beautiful historic church near Detroit city center. This is the second oldest church in the USA with a fascinating history tied to the earliest settlers. Moved from the original location at Hart plaza, this is now the 7th rebuilt version. We took a 1 h guided tour which is well worth it, you get an amazing range of background an details.

Cool old Church

My family and I visited here from Ohio in early March. It was freezing outside but it didnt stop us from enjoying the beauty and history in the old buildings! We definitely plan on returning when it is warm to enjoy it more!

I went to their food pantry it was great they really took care of me!! But I was sad to hear they can only take me this once because I dont in the zip code for them to service me every month. I didnt know hungry had a zip code!! But if youre in there zip code they do great by you

Very nice place and very good help Thank you

Truly a beautifully peaceful place

Wonderful Holy Sanctuary where everyone can bask in Gods glory as well as bestowing the beauty of Holy Matrimony. This is the the Sanctuary where I soo want to get married in

Historic building!

The most beautiful church one can imagine. Peaceful, feel the reverence as you pray for all. To me, its home.

Took a guided tour! Magnificent!! Very knowledgeable guide.

The live Stations of the Cross were beautiful and well done!Father Ryan is truly a man of God -his homilies reflect an wonderful, remarkable example of how we should all love and follow Jesus.

Just the history behind the church and all the beautiful stain glass.

Beautiful church .with caracter and lot of history.Service is great .People in really nice and helpful.

One of the most beautiful churches I have ever seen. The architecture was amazing. Extremely well maintained in a hidden area by the Ambassador bridge. I never knew it existed. I was invited to Attended a Pre-Easter ceremony and enjoyed the candlelighting and all that followed. Spectacular evening.

Theres a young priest name Fr Ryan who is outstanding, everyone should hear him preach

I attend this church and Im a Eucharistic Minister there, I joined 3 years ago and I enjoy going. Mass is always a blessing.

I cross the border a lot and I always like to appreciate the beauty of this church.

Wow attended the ballet folklorico annual event! Beautiful! well worth the $15/pp which included Mexican food -snacks-fruut- beverages ... And the great entertainment of course!

Great place to visit! Historical Landmark

Nice historical architecture.

Beautiful old church

Incredible architecture. Almost makes you forget that theres a noisy bridge and - sometimes - obnoxious amounts of traffic crossing right by you. Its the kind of building that gives the city of Detroit so much character.

Gorgeous historic church, great place to attend mass

The community is very accepting and the temple is absolutely beautiful. Walking around and appreciating the cultural influence of the 18th and 19th centuries had in this place is remarkable!

One of my favorite places to attend church

Now this Church is unbelievably beautiful, it has an old pipe organ, and the architecture is unbelievably well kept, this is a, have to see it, with your own eyes type of structures!!!!

I love this BEAUTIFUL CHURCH. She will forever have my heart & soul.

Great fish fry on Fridays

I have been coming here for close to 25 yrs now and I love this church more then ever. My family and I attend Sunday and Wednesday services. God bless us all in the name of JESUS CHRIST amen

Catholic Church with Masses in English and Spanish. Our Lady of Guadalupe mass was a beautiful one and accompanied by mariachi

Beautiful chirch!!!

Historic church, but needs some repair

The most beautiful Church, love being there.

Nice place to worship r lord n savor

Wonderful church and community! Great things ahead for this parish. Call ahead and ask for their events and/or a tour.

Beautiful historic church. Oldest carbolic church in the city of Detroit.

Beatiful Church, the staff are very nice and welcoming community! Thank you for all your efforts to keep up with the building!

Beautiful church located very close to the Ambassador Bridge.

One of the best, most beautiful churches in Southwest Detroit. To add more to that, in a pleasant, well kept neighborhood! The church is diverse and always has different activities helping out the community! Would recommend comimg here!

A really beautiful church and they really help the people of the southwest side of Detroit

Its a beautiful, amazing church. To the comments about the perceived rudeness when asking about a wedding... They do that because you are expected to have all of your sacraments and are expected to care and give to the church instead of just waiting for your wedding and then forgetting about the church. Just sharing from my experiences.

Beautiful church very old. My great grandparents use to attend here.

Noon service is in English and its beautiful

Beautiful church but no air conditioning.

A Minor Basilica located in Southwest Detroit.

Classic Catholic Church, I think its over a hundred years old.

Absolutely gorgeous, and the priest was pretty darn good.

Mexican family wedding. Beautiful church

Very nice people and very clean

ALWAYS LOVED ST.ANNS

Exquisite. Looking forward to returning. Fr Ryan prepared us for Holy Communion in a way I cant even describe. ️

Very nice church. 2nd oldest in us.

Old traditional catholic cathedral. Magnificent building, enthusiastic parishioners, loving clergy. I really enjoyed the experience.

Awesome, you feel a quiet spirit

Had a very good time at the French Canadian Rendezvous on Sunday Sept 23.

I just love the originality of the place!

Beautiful Catholic church that still blesses the Detroit worshippers.

PEACE AND SERVE THE LORD

Gorgeous church for a wedding.

Beautiful church and wedding service!

The churchs historic and its been there for over a hundred years .

Absolutely beautiful Church. Wonderful History of Detroit.

Great fish dinner and the cake was delicious

Great old school church

How can you beat the oldest church in Detroit.

Beautiful church and very modern preacher, funny and to the point

Very good church to go to

Love this beautiful church

Beautiful inside and out

Historic place

Great church

Good Friday procession of the stations of the Cross. Wonderful

Been going here for over 20 years