Catholic Churches in Washington, District of Columbia

Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle

Archdiocese of Washington

Directions

Address

1725 Rhode Island Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20036

About Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle

The Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle is a Roman Rite parish located in Washington, DC, within the Archdiocese of Washington. Saint Matthew the Apostle was one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus and a tax collector before his call. He is considered the patron saint of tax collectors, accountants, and bankers.

The parish offers 23 Masses weekly, including 5 on Sunday. Confession is available at 6 scheduled times, and adoration is offered at 7 scheduled times throughout the week. Masses are celebrated in both English and Spanish.


Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle is a Roman Catholic parish in Washington, District of Columbia, part of the Archdiocese of Washington. The parish offers Mass 23 times per week, including Sunday at 7 AM and 9 AM and 11 AM and 1 PM and 5:30 PM. Confession is available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

7 AM
9 AM
11 AM
1 PM
Spanish
5:30 PM

Monday

7:30 AM
12:10 PM
5:30 PM

Tuesday

7:30 AM
12:10 PM
5:30 PM

Wednesday

7:30 AM
12:10 PM
5:30 PM

Thursday

7:30 AM
12:10 PM
5:30 PM

Friday

7:30 AM
12:10 PM
5:30 PM

Saturday

7:30 AM
12:10 PM
5:30 PM

Confession Schedule

Monday

11 AM - 12 PM

Tuesday

11 AM - 12 PM

Wednesday

11 AM - 12 PM

Thursday

11 AM - 12 PM

Friday

11 AM - 12 PM

Saturday

4 PM - 5 PM

Eucharistic Adoration

Monday: 11 AM - 12 PM
Monday: 6 PM - 7 PM (3rd Monday of the month)
Tuesday: 11 AM - 12 PM
Wednesday: 11 AM - 12 PM
Thursday: 11 AM - 12 PM
Friday: 11 AM - 12 PM
Friday: 12:45 PM - 5 PM (First Friday of the month)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle?

Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle Mass times: Sunday at 7 AM, 9 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM, 5:30 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

When is confession at Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle?

Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle confession times: Monday 11 AM - 12 PM; Tuesday 11 AM - 12 PM; Wednesday 11 AM - 12 PM; Thursday 11 AM - 12 PM; Friday 11 AM - 12 PM; Saturday 4 PM - 5 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle?

Yes, Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:30 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle have daily Mass?

Yes, Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 7:30 AM, 12:10 PM, 5:30 PM.

Where is Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle located?

Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle is located at 1725 Rhode Island Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20036. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.

Does Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle have Eucharistic Adoration?

Yes, Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Monday 11 AM - 12 PM, 6 PM - 7 PM; Tuesday 11 AM - 12 PM; Wednesday 11 AM - 12 PM; Thursday 11 AM - 12 PM; Friday 11 AM - 12 PM, 12:45 PM - 5 PM.