The Cathedral of Saint Patrick is the seat of the Roman Catholic Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is the mother church of the Diocese of Charlotte, and the seat of its ordinary, Bishop Peter J. Jugis.

St. Patrick Church was built adjacent to the O'Donoghue School in the Dilworth neighborhood.  John Henry Phelan of Beaumont, Texas donated the funds to build St. Patrick's Church in loving memory of his parents, Patrick and Margaret Adele Phelan. Construction of the church began on St. Patrick's Day in 1938.  On Sept. 1, 1939, Bishop Eugene J. McGuinness of Raleigh dedicated the church under the patronage of St. Patrick, and then on Sept. 4, 1939, the church was consecrated. It became the first church in North Carolina to be consecrated immediately upon completion. In 1942, St. Patrick's became a parish. On Jan. 12, 1972, Pope Bl. Paul VI established the Diocese of Charlotte, and St. Patrick's Church was designated as the Cathedral.

The Cathedral of Saint Patrick has been a beacon of faith in the Charlotte community for over 75 years. As a parish, we strive to provide spiritual nourishment, hospitality, and community outreach through a commitment to authentic Catholic teaching, values, and tradition. The Cathedral welcomes everyone to join our parish community for worship, fellowship and prayer.

Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. Sunday 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. Monday-Friday 12:10 p.m. Friday (school year) Additional 8:30 a.m. Mass Saturday morning 8:00 a.m.           Confessions Saturday 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Weekdays 30 minutes prior to Mass           Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Adoration is held inside the Cathedral every Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Come spend some quiet time in prayer with the Lord. Parish Office Mon-Fri, 9:00 am-5:00 Located behind the Cathedral, on Buchanan St. (Closed Fridays during the summer) The Cathedral of Saint Patrick 1621 Dilworth Road East Charlotte, NC  28203 Phone: (704) 334-2283 Fax: (704) 377-6403 Contact Us

Sign up for our weekly digital newsletter:

CLICK HERE to view videos of recent parish retreats, liturgical events and happenings.

SACRED MUSIC WORKSHOP
Singers, organists, clergy, and laity alike are invited to the July 27-28 workshop to learn and sing Gregorian chant and polyphonic music. CLICK HERE to learn more.

SUMMER RECITAL
Dr. Gianfranco DeLuca and Mrs. Mara DeLuca will perform a recital of organ music on Sunday, August 5th, from 7:00 - 8:30 PM in the Cathedral. Event is free to attend, but a free-will offering will be accepted.

FATHER SUTTER'S EVENTS
Father Sutter has invited Cathedral parishioners to attend three upcoming events in the Smoky Mountains: Biltmore Christian Concert, Advent Retreat for women, and a Lenten Retreat for men.