Saint Mary in the Mountains
Whitney, Nevada
Last updated September 2026
About Saint Mary in the Mountains
Saint Mary in the Mountains is the oldest active Catholic church in Nevada, located in Whitney in the mountains of Northern Nevada. The church describes itself as peaceful and magnificent, offering a house of God where visitors can pray and light candles. The parish operates a world-class museum and a well-stocked gift shop featuring many religious items. The church emphasizes the spiritual peacefulness of its mountain setting and welcomes visitors to experience its religious and cultural offerings.
1,000-5,000
estimated members
This is likely one of 1 Catholic congregations in Storey County, NV. Catholic accounts for 25% of the county's 4 congregations.
This estimate comes from ARDA 2020 data for churches of this size and denomination in the county.
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