Wednesday Afternoon Concert Live & Livestreamed

Enjoy a performance on the Great Organ this Wednesday, July 28 at 12:40pm.

Cathedral Open Daily for Mass

We are happy to celebrate the Eucharist with you!

Feast of St. Matthew 2021 Celebration

Save the date for the bilingual Mass and block party - Sunday, September 19, 2021!

Expanded Cathedral Schedule to Begin in Early September

New hours & additional Masses, including the Saturday Vigil Mass!

The Year of St. Joseph

Celebrating 150 years of St. Joseph as Patron Saint of the Universal Church.

Ministerio Hispano

Pray and Work to End the Sin of Racism (CCC 1935)

Find out more about the Archdiocese of Washington's Anti-Racism Initiative.

Building up the Church of Washington

Commitments through May 31, 2021 put St. Matthew's at 93% of our parish goal!

A New Way to Experience the Beauty of the Cathedral

Enjoy a 360° virtual tour of the Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Nation's Capital! 

Easing of COVID Restrictions / Cambios en Restricciones por COVID

New Cathedral hours and lifting of capacity limit began in June 2021!

FAQs from the Archdiocese of Washington

Find answers to your questions on the vaccines, in English and Spanish.

Prayers and Music from Inauguration Day Mass - An Inside Look

President Joe Biden greets Renée Fleming, who sang "America the Beautiful" at the Mass.

Great Organ Music by Nathan Laube

Enjoy newly-recorded organ pieces by 2019 Dedicatory Recitalist, Nathan Laube, recently premiered on our YouTube channel.

Saints with Fr. Jack

Watch the latest video reflections by Fr. Jack Hurley on the saints.

Great Organ 2021 Series

Enjoy the "King of Instruments" at monthly guest recitals through May.

Parish Mass Livestreams

Watch live or later the Sunday Mass at 10am (English) or 1pm (Spanish).

"During this time, this is the only Church I get!"

Where did our Social Justice Coordinator hear this claim? Read her reflection and find out!

Blessing of "When I Was Naked" Sculpture

A reminder to look for Christ in the poor and vulnerable we encounter daily

Young Adults Reflect on Deepening Faith in 2020

Catholic Standard talked to young adults of the archdiocese, including Mary Forr (pictured) and St. Matthew's own Social Justice Coordinator, Norma Canedo. (CS photo/Andrew Biraj)

Catholic Standard Covers Adopt-a-Family Program

Read the Catholic Standard article on this year's Back-to School Drive!

Welcome to St. Matthew's

The Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C. honors the patron saint of civil servants. The Cathedral plays a major role in the Catholic life of the nation’s capital read more »

Visitors are Most Welcome!

Schedule a guided tour of the Cathedral, or a school or parish pilgrimage. 

Cathedral Great Organ Complete and Rededicated

The Cathedral's magnificent French Romantic Lively-Fulcher has been completed - time to celebrate!