About San Carlos Borromeo Cathedral
San Carlos Borromeo Cathedral is a Catholic church located at 500 Church St., Monterey, CA, 93940. San Carlos Borromeo Cathedral was founded in 1791. You can reach San Carlos Borromeo Cathedral at +18313732628.
San Carlos Borromeo Cathedral is one of 26 churches we list in Monterey, among 21,472 across California. It falls within Monterey County and the Salinas, CA metro area. It is counted among 1,658 in the Catholic tradition across California.
Where is San Carlos Borromeo Cathedral located?
San Carlos Borromeo Cathedral is located at 500 Church St., Monterey, CA, 93940. The building sits at coordinates 36.59557, -121.89043, placing it in Monterey, CA 93940.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Address
- 500 Church St., Monterey, CA, 93940
- Coordinates
- 36.595568, -121.890434
- Latitude
- 36.595568
- Longitude
- -121.890434
- Directions
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The neighborhood around San Carlos Borromeo Cathedral
The ZIP code 93940 area around San Carlos Borromeo Cathedral is home to 31,513 residents with a median household income of $103,946 and a median age of 42.0 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 San Carlos Borromeo 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 churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of San Carlos Borromeo Cathedral
5 other US churches in the baroque architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- First Lutheran Church Chicago, IL
- First Lutheran Church of Logan Chicago, IL
- Redeemer Lutheran Church Elmhurst, IL
- Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit Chicago, IL
- Saint Peter Church of God Chicago, IL
San Carlos Borromeo Cathedral by the numbers
Questions and answers about San Carlos Borromeo Cathedral
- What denomination is San Carlos Borromeo Cathedral?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is San Carlos Borromeo Cathedral located?
- San Carlos Borromeo Cathedral is located at 500 Church St., Monterey, CA, 93940.
- When was San Carlos Borromeo Cathedral founded?
- Founded in 1791.
- What is the architecture of San Carlos Borromeo Cathedral?
- San Carlos Borromeo Cathedral is a baroque architecture building.
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