Advent at the Cathedral

Prepare the gift of self, with heart open to the love of God and to the coming of His Son.

Cathedral Open Daily for Mass

We are happy to celebrate the Eucharist with you!

Expanded Cathedral & Rectory Office Schedule

New hours, additional Masses, including the Saturday Vigil, & Confessions in the Cathedral!

Ministerio Hispano

Midday Midweek Musical Treat

Enjoy the YouTube video of Matthew Cates' organ recital in mid-November 2021.

Feast of St. Matthew 2021

Watch the video of our Patronal Feastday Mass celebrated by Cardinal Gregory.

The Year of St. Joseph

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

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.

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

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!