About St. Patrick's Old Cathedral
St. Patrick's Old Cathedral is a Catholic church located at 263 Mulberry Street, New York, NY, 10012. St. Patrick's Old Cathedral was founded in 1809. You can reach St. Patrick's Old Cathedral at +12122268075.
Patron saint of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral
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Saint Patrick's Catholic Church
St. Patrick's Old Cathedral
The Basilica of Saint Patrick's Old Cathedral is a Catholic parish church, basilica, and former cathedral of the Archdiocese of New York, located in the Nolita neighborhood of Lower Manhattan, New York City. Built between 1809 and 1815 and designed by Joseph-François Mangin in the Gothic Revival style, it was the seat of the archdiocese until the current St. Patrick's Cathedral in Midtown Manhattan opened in 1879. Currently, liturgies are celebrated in English, Italian, Spanish, and Chinese. The church is at 260–264 Mulberry Street between Prince and Houston streets, with the primary entrance on Mott Street. Old...
St. Patrick's Old Cathedral through the years
- 1809 Founded
- 1977-08-29 Added to the National Register
Where is St. Patrick's Old Cathedral located?
St. Patrick's Old Cathedral is located at 263 Mulberry Street, New York, NY, 10012. The building sits at coordinates 40.72358, -73.99519, placing it in New York, NY 10012.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public paid parking 702 ft
- Momoya · japanese 167 ft
- The Grey Dog · sandwich, salad, brunch 272 ft
- Prince Street Pizza · pizza 272 ft
- La Pecora Bianca · italian 308 ft
- La Colombe Coffee Roasters · coffee_shop 377 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 30, 2026.
What to expect at a service at St. Patrick's Old 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.
St. Patrick's Old Cathedral on the National Register of Historic Places
St. Patrick's Old Cathedral is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 77000964, added to the Register on 1977-08-29.
Read the official NPS nomination for St. Patrick's Old Cathedral →
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of St. Patrick's Old 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 St. Patrick's Old Cathedral
St. Patrick's Old Cathedral shares an ecclesiastical jurisdiction with 5 other parishes indexed in Churches List.
- Church of Notre Dame New York City, NY
- Most Precious Blood Church New York City, NY
- Our Lady of Lourdes Church New York City, NY
- Our Lady of Pompeii Church New York City, NY
- Our Lady of the Rosary New York, NY
Churches founded the same year as St. Patrick's Old Cathedral
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1809 are indexed in Churches List.
- Abyssinian Baptist Church Cu New York City, NY
- Abyssinian Baptist Church New York City, NY
- First Baptist Church New York City, NY
- First Presbyterian Church Schenectady, NY
- First Presbyterian Church Schenectady, NY
Your Sunday at St. Patrick's Old Cathedral
St. Patrick's Old Cathedral by the numbers
Questions and answers about St. Patrick's Old Cathedral
- What denomination is St. Patrick's Old Cathedral?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is St. Patrick's Old Cathedral located?
- St. Patrick's Old Cathedral is located at 263 Mulberry Street, New York, NY, 10012.
- When was St. Patrick's Old Cathedral founded?
- Founded in 1809.
- Is St. Patrick's Old Cathedral on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 77000964, added 1977-08-29.
- What is the architecture of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral?
- St. Patrick's Old Cathedral is a Gothic Revival building, designed by Joseph-François Mangin.
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