About Christ Church Cathedral
Christ Church Cathedral is a Episcopal church located at 45 CHURCH STREET, Hartford, CT, 06103. Christ Church Cathedral was founded in 1827. You can reach Christ Church Cathedral at +18605277231.
he Cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut. A diverse, open community that values worship and music, education for all ages and social justice. Sundays at 8 and 10. Weekdays at Noon.
Christ Church Cathedral (Hartford, Connecticut)
Christ Church Cathedral is a historic church at 955 Main Street in Downtown Hartford, Connecticut. Built in the 1820s to a design by Ithiel Town, it is one of the earliest known examples of Gothic Revival architecture in the United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. It is the cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut, whose offices are next door at 45 Church Street. The cathedral reported 469 members in 2025 and 125 members in 2023; no membership statistics were reported in 2024 parochial reports. Plate and pledge income for the congregation in 2024 was $201,...
Christ Church Cathedral through the years
- 1827 Founded
- 1983-12-29 Added to the National Register
Where is Christ Church Cathedral located?
Christ Church Cathedral is located at 45 CHURCH STREET, Hartford, CT, 06103. The building sits at coordinates 41.76837, -72.67361, placing it in Hartford, CT 06103.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
What to expect at a service at Christ Church Cathedral
Episcopal worship uses the Book of Common Prayer, the same liturgy Anglicans have prayed for centuries.
- Holy Eucharist lasts about an hour. Includes Scripture readings, sermon, the Nicene Creed, prayers of the people, and Communion.
- All baptized Christians are welcome to receive Communion regardless of denomination.
- Dress varies by parish — suit or business casual is always safe.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Christ Church Cathedral on the National Register of Historic Places
Christ Church Cathedral is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 83003558, added to the Register on 1983-12-29.
Read the official NPS nomination for Christ Church Cathedral →
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Christ Church Cathedral
5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA · est. 1939
- St. Francis of Assisi New York, NY · est. 1892
- Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church New York City, NY · est. 1840
- Most Blessed Sacrament Detroit, MI · est. 1915
- Blessed Sacrament Church Seattle, WA
Churches in the same diocese as Christ Church Cathedral
Christ Church Cathedral shares an ecclesiastical jurisdiction with 3 other parishes indexed in Churches List.
- Saint Thomas's Church New Haven, CT
- Christ Church Greenwich, CT
- Saint James Episcopal Church New London, CT
Churches founded the same year as Christ Church Cathedral
2 other churches with a documented founding year of 1827 are indexed in Churches List.
Christ Church Cathedral by the numbers
Questions and answers about Christ Church Cathedral
- What denomination is Christ Church Cathedral?
- This church is part of the Episcopal tradition.
- Where is Christ Church Cathedral located?
- Christ Church Cathedral is located at 45 CHURCH STREET, Hartford, CT, 06103.
- When was Christ Church Cathedral founded?
- Founded in 1827.
- Is Christ Church Cathedral on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 83003558, added 1983-12-29.
- What is the architecture of Christ Church Cathedral?
- Christ Church Cathedral is a Gothic Revival building, designed by Ithiel Town.
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