Cathedral of Saint Paul, Worcester

Name: Cathedral of Saint Paul
Address: 38 High St, Worcester, 01609, United States
Telephone: +1 508-799-4193

#28 among attractions in Worcester

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Cathedral of Saint Paul — informally known as Saint Paul's Cathedral — is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester. It is located at 38 Chatham Street in downtown Worcester, Massachusetts. Built between 1868 and 1889, it is one of the city's finest examples of Victorian Gothic architecture, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1874 (150 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalSpire height: 145 ftCoordinates: 42°15'42"N, 71°48'15"W

Address

38 High StDowntown WorcesterWorcester 01609 United States

Contact

+1 508-799-4193

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Day trips

Cathedral of Saint Paul – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: DCU Center, Worcester Art Museum, Armsby Abbey, Worcester City Hall and Common.

~1870 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Convention center, Sport
DCU Center, Worcester
10 min walk • The DCU Center is an indoor arena and convention center complex in downtown Worcester, Massachusetts. The facility hosts a variety of events, including concerts, sporting events, family shows, conventions, trade-shows and meetings.
0.8 miN
Encyclopedic collection of art treasures
Worcester Art Museum, Worcester
21 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Worcester, Massachusetts, the Worcester Art Museum stands as a beacon of culture and history. Established in 1898, this prestigious institution boasts a diverse collection of over 38,000 works of art, spanning 5,000 years of human creativity.
0.5 miN
Nightlife
Armsby Abbey, Worcester
14 min walk • The Armsby Block is an historic mixed-use residential and commercial building at 144-148 Main Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. Built in 1885 to a design by noted local architect Stephen Earle, it is a well-preserved example of Panel Brick architecture. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
~870 ftE
City hall, Shopping centre, Neo-renaissance architecture
Worcester City Hall and Common, Worcester
5 min walk • The Worcester City Hall and Common, the civic heart of the city, are a historic city hall and town common at 455 Main Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. The city hall and common were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
~1050 ftE
Sculpture, Monuments and statues
Burnside Fountain, Worcester
6 min walk • The Burnside Fountain is a non-functioning drinking fountain at the southeast corner of Worcester Common in Worcester, Massachusetts. It consists of two parts, a pink granite basin, and a bronze statue of a young boy riding a sea turtle.
~970 ftE
Memorial
Bigelow Monument, Worcester
5 min walk • The Bigelow Monument is a public monument in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. The monument, located in a small cemetery at the center of Worcester Common, honors Timothy Bigelow, a Patriot during the American Revolutionary War.
~1740 ftNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Mechanics Hall, Worcester
9 min walk • Mechanics Hall is a concert hall in Worcester, Massachusetts. It was built in 1857 in the Renaissance Revival style and restored in 1977.
0.8 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Tuckerman Hall, Worcester
21 min walk • Tuckerman Hall is a concert hall in Worcester, Massachusetts. It was built in 1902 in the Neoclassical style and restored in 1999. The architect was Josephine Wright Chapman. It is the home of the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra. Other current uses include weddings, receptions and other events.
~440 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
Hanover Theatre, Worcester
3 min walk • The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States was originally built in 1904 as the Franklin Square Theatre regularly scheduling burlesque shows, Broadway touring shows and headline acts transitioning to showing silent films by 1912 when...
~610 ftE
Memorial
Statue of John V. Power, Worcester
3 min walk • The John V. Power statue is a monumental statue in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Dedicated in 1947, the statue honors John V.
~780 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Statue of George Frisbie Hoar, Worcester
4 min walk • The George Frisbie Hoar statue is a public monument in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Located on the north side of the Worcester City Hall, the monument honors George Frisbie Hoar, a politician from the city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Cathedral of Saint Paul open?

Cathedral of Saint Paul is open:

Monday 9 am - 2 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 2 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 2 pm
Thursday 9 am - 2 pm
Friday 9 am - 2 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Cathedral of Saint Paul?

Nearby attractions include Slater Building, Worcester (1 min walk), Enterprise Building, Worcester (1 min walk), Hanover Theatre, Worcester (3 min walk), Statue of John V. Power, Worcester (3 min walk).

How to get to Cathedral of Saint Paul by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cathedral of Saint Paul:

Bus

WRTA Transportation Hub (11 min walk)
Worcester Bus Station (12 min walk)

Train

Worcester (12 min walk)