This is a list of current and former Roman Catholic churches in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Monterey. The Archdiocese of Monterey includes the counties of Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Cruz.
The churches in the Diocese of Monterey include the Cathedral of San Carlos in Monterey (the oldest stone building and the first cathedral in California) and seven former Spanish Missions: Carmel Mission Basilica; Mission Nuestra Señora de la Soledad; Mission San Antonio de Padua; Mission San Juan Bautista; Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa; Mission San Miguel Arcangel; and Mission Santa Cruz.
Monterey County
NameImageLocationDescription/NotesCarmel Mission Basilica3080 Rio Rd, Carmel-By-The-SeaFormer Spanish mission first built in 1797, served as the headquarters of the Alta California missions, 1797–1833; registered as a National Historic LandmarkCathedral of San Carlos500 Church St, MontereyBuilt 1791–94, it is the oldest continuously operating parish, the oldest stone building in California, the oldest (and smallest) serving cathedral in the United States, along with St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans, Louisiana, and the only existing building in the original Monterey PresidioChrist the King240 Calle Cebu, SalinasHoly Trinity27 S El Camino Real, GreenfieldMadonna del Sasso320 E Laurel Dr, SalinasParish created in 1959 to serve north SalinasMission Nuestra Señora de la Soledad36641 Fort Romi Rd, SoledadThe 13th Spanish mission in Alta California, founded in 1791; fell into disrepair and left in ruins after secularization; restoration began in 1954 with dedication of new chapel (Our Lady of Solitude) in 1955Mission San Antonio de Padua1 Mission Creek Rd, JolonThe third Spanish mission in Alta California, founded in 1771Our Lady of Mount Carmel9 El Caminito Rd, Carmel ValleyParish dates to 1947 with services first held in a converted barn; church was enlarged and remodeled in 1972 with a new redwood buildingOur Lady of Refuge11140 Preston St, CastrovilleOur Lady of Solitude235 Main St, SoledadSacred Heart22 Stone St, SalinasParish dates to 1874 as a mission station of Our Lady of Refuge in California; recognized as a separate parish in 1876; church destroyed in 1906 in San Francisco Earthquake; second church destroyed by fire 1926; current Roman-basilica-style church dedicated 1928St. Angela Merici362 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific GroveFounded in 1928 with first church completed in 1929; current church built 1956St. Francis Xavier1475 La Salle Ave, SeasideSt. John the Baptist504 N 3rd St, King CitySt. Joseph's 1 Railroad Ave, SpreckelsSt. Jude303 Hillcrest Ave, MarinaSt. Mary of the Nativity424 Towt St, SalinasSt. Theodore's125 S Center St, Gonzales
San Benito County NameImageLocationDescription/NotesMission San Juan Bautista406 2nd St, San Juan BautistaThe 15th Spanish mission in Alta California, founded in 1797; functions now as a parish churchSacred Heart & St. Benedict's680 College St, Hollister1200 Fairview Rd, HollisterSacred Heart parish founded 1877Immaculate Conception 7290 Airline Hwy, Tres Pinos
San Luis Obispo County NameImageLocationDescription/NotesMission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa751 Palm St, San Luis ObispoSpanish mission founded in 1772 by Father Junípero SerraMission San Miguel Arcangel775 Mission St, San MiguelSpanish mission established in 1797, listed as a National Historic Landmark in 2006Nativity of Our Lady221 Daly Ave, San Luis ObispoSt. Elizabeth Ann Seton2050 Palisades Ave, Los OsosSt. Francis of Assisi1711 Beach St, OceanoMission chapel governed by St. Patrick's in Arroyo GrandeSt. Joseph's360 Park Ave, CayucosSt. Joseph's298 S Thompson Ave, NipomoSt. Patrick's 501 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo GrandeSt. Paul the Apostle800 Bello St, Pismo BeachSt. Rose of Lima820 Creston Rd, Paso RoblesParish traces roots to formation of a Spanish mission in 1795 and a mission church completed in 1821; St. Rose began in 1890 as a mission church under the San Miguel MissionSt. Timothy962 Piney Way, Morro BaySt. William's6410 Santa Lucia Rd, AtascaderoParish dates to 1943; current church dedicated in 1969Santa Margarita de Cortona22515 H St, Santa MargaritaParish traces history to the Santa Margarita de Cortona Asistencia established in 1787Santa Rosa1174 Main St, CambriaParish dates to 1871; current church built 1962-1963
Santa Cruz County NameImageLocationDescription/NotesChrist Child23230 Summit Rd, Los GatosFormed in 1966 as a mission of St. Joseph's in Capitola; became an independent parish in 1983Holy Cross Church210 High St, Santa CruzFormer Mission Santa CruzHoly Eucharist527 Corralitos Rd, CorralitosOur Lady Star of the Sea515 Frederick St, Santa CruzResurrection7600 Soquel Dr, AptosParish tracing its history to 1874St. John's120 Russell Ave, FeltonParish dates to 1951St. Joseph's 435 Monterey Ave, CapitolaParish dates to 1904St. Michael's13005 Pine St, Boulder CreekSan Agustin257 Glenwood Drive, Scotts ValleyParish formed 1969 and church built in 1970Shrine of St. Joseph544 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz
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