Old Saint Mary's Cathedral

Old Saint Mary's Cathedral, established in 1854 and located in Chinatown, is one of San Francisco's earliest Catholic parishes and retains a continuous history of public worship. The church building and its parish have long served immigrant and visiting Catholic communities, making it a frequent destination for those tracing Catholic heritage in the city. Old Saint Mary's hosts regular masses and religious ceremonies that draw both local worshippers and visitors interested in the parish's historic role in San Francisco's religious life.