Announcements

The Cathedral will open at 8am on New Year's Day, January 1, and close after the 1pm Mass. The rectory office is closed Wednesday (December 31) at 2pm, through Friday (January 2). We wish you a very Happy New Year!

Masses for the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, a holy day of obligation, will be held on Wednesday, December 31 at 5:30pm (Vigil Mass), and Thursday, January 1, at 9am, 11am, and 1pm (Spanish).

We are delighted to announce the launch of the St. Matthew’s Cathedral Audio Tour, now available through the Bloomberg Connects Arts & Culture app

Masses for Christmas are: Wednesday, December 24 for the Vigil of Christmas at 4:30pm (4pm Prelude), and 10pm (9:15pm Prelude and Livestreamed with Cardinal McElroy as celebrant). Thursday, December 25 at 9am, 11am, and 1pm (Spanish). Merry Christmas!

Today is #iGiveCatholic #GivingTuesday! Follow the link in this announcement to donate. Thank you for your generosity!

Monday, December 8 (a holy day of obligation), will be held at 7:30am, 11am, 12:10pm, 5:30pm, and 7:00pm (in Spanish).There will be no Confessions or Eucharistic Adoration. We look forward to seeing you at Mass!

All are welcome to join us in the Cathedral to celebrate Advent. Please follow the link to our Advent Brochure for the full list of liturgies and events, as well as a written a daily reflection during the season of Advent for personal use, and a link to Fr. Joe's Sunday homily!

The Cathedral will open at 9am on Thanksgiving, November 27, and close after the 10am Mass (the only Mass of the day). The rectory office is closed Wednesday (November 26) at 2pm, and Thursday (November 27) and Friday (November 28). We wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Masses for the federal holiday observed, Veterans Day, November 11, 2025 | 7:30am & 12:10pm (no Confessions or Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament) Cathedral Hours | 7am – end of 12:10pm Mass The rectory office is closed.

The Cathedral is celebrating 185 years serving the people of Washington!