Thanks to all who came and celebrated the 249th birthday of our beloved Cathedral on Sunday, June 2. It was a wonderful celebration and it was great to see so many of our parishioners participate. We owe a deep sense of gratitude to the Hispanic Community who really organized this event and … Read more »
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Welcome to San Carlos Cathedral, “The Royal Presidio Chapel,” and the Cathedral of the Diocese of Monterey San Carlos Borromeo de Monterey was founded by Father Junipero Serra on June 3, 1770, on the shores of Monterey Bay, as the cornerstone of his Mission. A year later, Fr. Serra moved the Mission to Carmel. The church remained as a Royal Chapel for the soldiers guarding the new Spanish Presidio of Monterey. The present sandstone church was completed in 1794. The significance of San Carlos cannot be overstated. It is the oldest continuously functioning church and the first stone building in the State of California. It is California’s first cathedral and stands for the birth of … Read More »
