San Carlos Cathedral

The Royal Presidio Chapel

Christmas and New Year’s Mass Schedule

During Advent, we light four candles praying for hope, peace, joy and love. Advent is a time of preparation, to praise God and recall God’s promises. In the midst of so much violence, tragedies and sufferings, God comes to us as a tiny, vulnerable human baby bringing us hope, peace, joy and love. These are […]

San Carlos Cathedral
500 Church St
Monterey, CA 93940

Mass Schedule
Saturday (Sunday Vigil): 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm (bilingual English Spanish)
Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00am, 10:30 am, 12 Noon, and 5:30 pm
Monday through Friday: 7:45 am and 12:15 pm (except holidays)

About

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 … Read More »

Heritage Center Museum

The Royal Presidio Chapel Heritage Center is located in the Parish Offices Building located to the east of the Chapel/Cathedral. Displays include a relic of the Vizcaíno-Serra Oak, drawings and photos … Read More »

Ministries and Organizations

There are so many ways you can get involved at San Carlos. There are ministries and organizations that cater to specific age groups, and those that focus on an interest groups, study or topic … Read More »

December at San Carlos

Monday, Dec. 3 at 7:00 p.m. – Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe begins with 9 consecutive nights, ending on Tuesday, Dec. 11th Mondays, Dec. 3, 10, and 17 – Advent Evening Prayer in the Cathedral at 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7 & 8 – Christmas in the Adobes at San Carlos and various venues in downtown Monterey […]

Care for Creation

On August 27, 2006, Pope Benedict XVI called for a commitment to care for creation. He said creation is “exposed to serious risks by life choices and life-styles that can degrade it”. In particular, … Read More »

San Carlos School

For over 100 years, San Carlos School has been  providing superior quality Christian-based education for children in kindergarten through eighth grades. Opportunities for volunteering include  hot … Read More »

Our new Apostolic Administrator

San Carlos Cathedral Parish welcomes Bishop Gerald Wilkerson, our newly appointed Apostolic Administrator to our diocese and to the Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo, the Royal Presidio Chapel. We look forward to welcoming him in person soon.

Bulletin

You can download a PDF version of our bulletin to read on your computer. Sometimes they are posted here before they are even printed, and it may just save a tree or two if you add up all the bulletins … Read More »

Mass Schedule

Saturday (Sunday Vigil): 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm (bilingual English Spanish) Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00am, 10:30 am, 12 Noon, and 5:30 pm Monday through Friday: 7:45 am and 12:15 pm (except … Read More »

Contact Us

San Carlos Cathedral 500 Church St Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 373-2628 Parish Office hours Monday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Tuesday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Wednesday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (first … Read More »

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