The Basilica of Saint Lawrence in Asheville, North Carolina, is a splendid, historic Catholic Church that is dedicated to Deacon Lawrence, who served the church in the 3rd century as a caretaker of funds and who dispensed alms to early Christians. Today Basilica of Saint Lawrence is a National Treasure, a place of worship, an interesting attraction, and a venue for evening wedding receptions with up to 100 guests. We offer guided tours or self guided tours, and the Basilica Catholic Church features a gift shop that is stocked with rosaries, medals, sacred images, bibles and gifts suited to sacramental occasions, we also have a library with a cataloged collection of 1500 titles.READ MORE