With its towering twin spires in the heart of Manhattan and nearly 5 million visitors per year, St. Patrick’s Cathedral is among the world’s most iconic worship spaces. The cathedral, now a National Historic Landmark, was originally occupied in 1879 and last comprehensively restored in 1946. A recent thorough restoration focused on stabilizing the structure and providing a better experience for clergy, visitors, and worshipers—all while preserving the character of this sacred and iconic building.

The 11th Annual Marathon Runners Mass will be celebrated at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 5:30pm.  Everyone participating in the New York City Marathon this year who wishes to receive a blessing is invited to attend. The celebrant will be the rector of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Monsignor Robert T. Ritchie.

Pope Paul VI has the distinction of being the first pope to visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, in Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament, on Oct. 4, 1965. More than half a century later, this past Oct. 14, the new saint of the Church—one of seven blesseds declared saints by Pope Francis in Rome that day—was remembered at Masses at the cathedral, including the 10:15 a.m. liturgy celebrated by Msgr. Robert Ritchie, the cathedral rector.

Monsignor Robert Ritchie, Rector of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, will celebrate the 10:15am Mass this Sunday, October 14, 2018 in commemoration of the six new saints to be declared by Pope Francis at the Canonization Mass, this Sunday, in Rome.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan, a prominent Catholic leader in the United States, said Friday there is no biblical defense for separating families, condemning the practice as "unjust" and "un-American."

After careful review, the Trustees of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, which has responsibility to oversee the administration of both the Cathedral and archdiocesan cemeteries, believe that the recent court case concerning the earthly remains of Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was again incorrectly decided, and will seek an appeal of that decision along with a stay on moving the remains while the appellate court considers the case.

An oasis for prayer and contemplation right in the middle of bustling Midtown Manhattan

The Trustees of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, along with the entire Archdiocese of New York, have long prayed for and looked forward to the Beatification and Canonization of Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.  The Diocese of Peoria has done the Church a great service in advancing the Cause thus far.

The Mets icon, who died after a lengthy illness on March 29, received a hero’s goodbye Wednesday afternoon in a memorial Mass at stately St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Midtown.

Thursday marks the 10th Anniversary Memorial Mass for Deceased Construction Workers, better known as the Annual Hardhat Mass. At this mass in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, over which I will preside, all those killed on a construction site in New York City are remembered and revered — whether they be union or nonunion workers.

In commemoration of the life and legacy Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the bells of St. Patrick’s Cathedral will toll 39 times this evening at 7:05 PM., marking the 50th anniversary of his assassination.

The Mass of the Last Supper on Holy Thursday, March 29, 2018, will be celebrated by Archbishop of New York Timothy Cardinal Dolan at St. Patrick’s Cathedral at 5:30 PM. Following the Mass there will be a procession with the Blessed Sacrament through the Cathedral to the Repository at the Lady Chapel for Adoration and prayer.

Above ground, a 7,855-pipe organ is one of the great splendors of St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Fifth Avenue, the luminous church that will be the heart of the action in New York on St. Patrick’s Day. But hidden below the cathedral’s floor, a new system of pipes just as intricate is a source of equal pride.

While Europe is rightfully known for its rich history and religious sites, the United States also boasts plenty of sacred landmarks worth visiting. None may be more profound than the stunning churches dotted across the country, with jaw-dropping architecture and interior designs. We've rounded up 20 of the most beautiful churches in America, plus cathedrals, basilicas, and temples for good measure.

Archbishop of New York Timothy Cardinal Dolan will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 8:30 AM.  The homilist for the Mass will be Bishop Dennis J. Sullivan, former Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of New York and Bishop of Camden, New Jersey.

The Ike Sturm Ensemble will be performing a sacred work for chamber jazz ensemble and string quartet titled “Wide + Free” at the Sanctuary of St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Thursday, January 25, 2017 at 7PM. The piece is inspired by Psalm 19 and features Grammy-nominated soloist Sara Caswell as well as the conductor of University of Notre Dame’s Folk Choir, J.J. Wright. Admission is free and open to the public. The performance will be broadcast @StPatricksCathedralNYC on Facebook LIVE.

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The 40th annual live broadcast of Midnight Mass from St. Patrick's Cathedral. A New York Christmas tradition!