About San Fernando
San Fernando is a Catholic church located at 231 W. Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX, 78205. San Fernando was founded in 1750. You can reach San Fernando at +12102271297.
Cathedral of San Fernando (San Antonio)
San Fernando Cathedral also called the Cathedral of Our Lady of Candelaria and Guadalupe is a cathedral of the Catholic Church located in San Antonio, Texas, in the United States. It is the mother church of the Archdiocese of San Antonio and the seat of its archbishop. Its dome serves as the city of San Antonio's cultural and geographical center.
Where is San Fernando located?
San Fernando is located at 231 W. Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX, 78205. The building sits at coordinates 29.42525, -98.49495, placing it in San Antonio, TX 78205.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
What to expect at a service at San Fernando
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 Fernando
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 San Fernando
San Fernando shares an ecclesiastical jurisdiction with 3 other parishes indexed in Churches List.
- Saint Mary Catholic Church San Antonio, TX
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church San Antonio, TX
- Saint Joseph Downtown Church San Antonio, TX
San Fernando by the numbers
Questions and answers about San Fernando
- What denomination is San Fernando?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is San Fernando located?
- San Fernando is located at 231 W. Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX, 78205.
- When was San Fernando founded?
- Founded in 1750.
- What is the architecture of San Fernando?
- San Fernando is a Gothic Revival building, designed by Francois P. Giraud.
Photographs of San Fernando
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