Our Mission

Old St. Mary’s Cathedral + Holy Family Chinese Mission
is a unique Paulist Foundation
which celebrates cultural diversity,
continues the tradition of excellence in Catholic education,
and seeks to evangelize
in light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
and the teachings of the Catholic Church.

We welcome all who seek to live the Gospel
while celebrating the generosity of God in sacred liturgy.

Old Saint Mary’s Cathedral
& Chinese Mission
is …

A welcoming missionary Roman Catholic church served by the Paulist Fathers since 1894! Our church, a historic landmark, is located at the intersection of Chinatown and the financial district, near downtown San Francisco, California. Make us part of your life today!​

There is something wonderful and beautiful around us, from a God who created an amazing world and universe. We at times have been missing the mark, but together with the Holy Spirit, we can be about renewal, redemption, and reflourishing.

It begins with love - love of God and love of neighbor. Come join us …

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