About Saint Matthew's Church
Saint Matthew's Church is a Catholic church located at 521 EAST 8TH ST, National City, CA, 91950. You can reach Saint Matthew's Church at +16194748916.
Patron saint of Saint Matthew's Church
Other churches named after Saint Matthew's
5 other churches named in honor of Saint Matthew's are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Catholic · Philadelphia, PA
Saint Matthew's Roman Catholic Church
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Episcopal · Dallas, TX
Saint Matthew's Cathedral
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Episcopal · Chandler, AZ
Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church
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Episcopal · Houston, TX
Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church
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Episcopal · Detroit, MI
Saint Matthew's and Saint Joseph's
Where is Saint Matthew's Church located?
Saint Matthew's Church is located at 521 EAST 8TH ST, National City, CA, 91950. The building sits at coordinates 32.67775, -117.10123, placing it in National City, CA 91950.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Saint Matthew's Church
The ZIP code 91950 area around Saint Matthew's Church is home to 57,844 residents with a median household income of $59,414 and a median age of 35.6 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Saint Matthew's Church
Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.
- Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
- Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
- Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Saint Matthew's Church on the National Register of Historic Places
Saint Matthew's Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 73000432, added to the Register on 1973-10-25.
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Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Saint Matthew's Church
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
Saint Matthew's Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Saint Matthew's Church
- What denomination is Saint Matthew's Church?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Saint Matthew's Church located?
- Saint Matthew's Church is located at 521 EAST 8TH ST, National City, CA, 91950.
- Is Saint Matthew's Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 73000432, added 1973-10-25.
- What is the architecture of Saint Matthew's Church?
- Saint Matthew's Church is a Gothic Revival building.
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