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Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo

Diocese of Monterey

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Address

500 Church Street
Monterey, CA 93940

About Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo

The Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo on Church Street in Monterey, California, stands as the mother church of the Diocese of Monterey and one of the oldest active Catholic parishes on the West Coast, with roots in the Spanish mission era. The cathedral offers five Sunday Masses, a Saturday vigil, and a Heritage Center preserving its centuries-long history at the heart of Old Monterey.

Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo is a Roman Catholic parish in Monterey, California, part of the Diocese of Monterey. The parish offers Mass 6 times per week, including Sunday at 7:30 AM and 9 AM and 10:30 AM and 12 PM and 5:30 PM. Confession is available on Saturday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

7:30 AM
9 AM
10:30 AM(Children's Mass on the Fourth Sunday)
12 PM(Second Sunday of the Month Bilingual Mass)
5:30 PM

Saturday

4 PM

Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.

Confession Schedule

Saturday

2:30 PM - 3:30 PMAt the Rectory .Also by appointment .

Eucharistic Adoration

Friday: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM (First Friday of the month)
Friday: 7 PM - 8 PM (With Divine Mercy Chaplet)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo? ▼

Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo Mass times: Sunday at 7:30 AM, 9 AM, 10:30 AM, 12 PM, 5:30 PM.

When is confession at Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo? ▼

Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo confession times: Saturday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo? ▼

Yes, Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Where is Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo located? ▼

Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo is located at 500 Church Street, Monterey, CA 93940. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.

Does Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo have Eucharistic Adoration? ▼

Yes, Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Friday 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM, 7 PM - 8 PM.

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