About St. Peter's Cathedral
St. Peter's Cathedral is a Catholic Cathedral in Scranton, Pennsylvania located at 315 Wyoming Ave, Scranton, PA 18503, United States. St. Peter's Cathedral was founded in 1867. As of April 2026, St. Peter's Cathedral holds a 4.8-star rating across 177 Google reviews. The St. Peter's Cathedral parish office answers at +15703447231.
t. Peter's Cathedral is the Roman Catholic cathedral at 315 Wyoming Avenue in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Scranton. The entire St. Peter's Cathedral Complex is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Patron saint of St. Peter's Cathedral
Other parishes named after Saint Peter's
5 other churches named in honor of Saint Peter's are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Catholic · Naples, FL
Saint Peter's Catholic Church
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Catholic · New Iberia, LA
St. Peter's Catholic Church
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Episcopal · St. Petersburg, FL
Saint Peter's Episcopal Cathedral
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Episcopal · Detroit, MI
Saint Peter's Episcopal Church
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Episcopal · Albany, NY
Saint Peter's Protestant Episcopal Church
St. Peter's Cathedral (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
St. Peter's Cathedral is the Roman Catholic cathedral at 315 Wyoming Avenue in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Scranton. The entire St. Peter's Cathedral Complex is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
St. Peter's Cathedral through the years
- 1867 Founded
- July 19, 1976 Added to the National Register
Where is St. Peter's Cathedral located?
St. Peter's Cathedral is located at 315 Wyoming Ave, Scranton, PA 18503, United States. The building sits at coordinates 41.41052, -75.66374, placing it in Scranton, PA 18503.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Private parking 154 ft
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- Private parking 289 ft
- Scanlan's 151 ft
- Sambucca Grille · italian 410 ft
- Terra Preta 564 ft
- Cami Mari Gourmet Deli · deli 577 ft
- Caferazzi 643 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.
The neighborhood around St. Peter's Cathedral
The ZIP code 18503 area around St. Peter's Cathedral is home to 1,303 residents with a median household income of $35,333 and a median age of 39.1 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 St. Peter's Cathedral
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 parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
St. Peter's Cathedral on the National Register of Historic Places
St. Peter's Cathedral is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 76001645, added to the Register on July 19, 1976.
Read the official NPS nomination for St. Peter's Cathedral →
Your Sunday at St. Peter's Cathedral
St. Peter's Cathedral by the numbers
Questions and answers about St. Peter's Cathedral
- What denomination is St. Peter's Cathedral?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is St. Peter's Cathedral located?
- The parish is located at 315 Wyoming Ave, Scranton, PA 18503, United States.
- When was St. Peter's Cathedral founded?
- Founded in 1867.
- Is St. Peter's Cathedral on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 76001645, added July 19, 1976.
- How do visitors rate St. Peter's Cathedral?
- 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 177 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of St. Peter's Cathedral?
- St. Peter's Cathedral is a Romanesque Revival architecture building.
- Is St. Peter's Cathedral the official parish listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent St. Peter's Cathedral, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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