Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle

The Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, completed in 1895 and elevated to a minor basilica in 1995. The cathedral hosts major liturgies, ordinations, and national commemorations that draw pilgrims and organized devotional groups. It contains significant mosaics and artwork and serves as a central destination for archdiocesan pilgrimage events and public religious observances.