Detroit’s oldest church sits in the shadow of an international bridge — and most people drive past it without knowing this story. Founded in 1701, Basilica of Sainte Anne de Détroit is the second-oldest continuously operating Catholic parish in the United States — and the oldest church in Detroit. ⛪ Current church: Gothic Revival (1886–1887) 🌉 Located directly next to the Ambassador Bridge 🪟 Home to the oldest stained glass windows in the city 📍 Southwest Detroit, Hubbard–Richard neighborhood