Cathedral of Saint Paul in Worcester
| Cathedral of Saint Paul | |
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 Location in Massachusetts
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| 42°15′42″N 71°48′15″W / 42.2616°N 71.8043°WCoordinates: 42°15′42″N 71°48′15″W / 42.2616°N 71.8043°W | |
| Location | 38 Chatham St. Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Country | United States |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
| Website | www |
| History | |
| Founded | 1869 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | E. Boyden & Son |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Completed | 1874 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 168 feet (51 m) |
| Width | 91 feet (28 m) |
| Height | 96 feet (29 m) |
| Number of floors | 2 |
| Spire height | 145 feet (44 m) |
| Materials | Granite, wood |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Worcester |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Most Rev. Robert J. McManus |
| Rector | Msgr. Robert K. Johnson |
| Laity | |
| Organist/Director of music | Richard Monroe |
| Organist(s) | Elizabeth Marcil, Principal Organist; David M. Moulton, Assistant Organist |
| Business manager | Sindy Collazo |
| MPS | Worcester MRA |
| NRHP Reference # | 80000604 |
| Added to NRHP | March 5, 1980 |
The Cathedral of Saint Paul — informally known as Saint Paul's Cathedral — is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester in Worcester, Massachusetts.
The Gothic structure was designed by architects E. Boyden & Son. Construction began in the spring of 1868; the superstructure was completed by 1874, at which time the church was dedicated. The building is 168 feet (51 m) in length, 91 feet (28 m) in width, and 96 feet (29 m) in height. Initially built as a parish church, it was consecrated as the cathedral of the Diocese of Worcester by Bishop John J. Wright on March 7, 1950.
A statue of St. Francis of Assisi occupies the small courtyard on the side of the church. During the Christmas season, the church also displays its Nativity here.
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