Saint Paul's Cathedral was built, and still remains at the corner of chatam and High street in downtown Worcester.

In August of 1866, Father Power started the process of building a church on Main Street. Due to heated controversy that errupted, the location was changed to the top of the hill on High Street. The ground-breaking ceremony took place in the Spring of 1868. On July 4, 1869, the basement and roof were completed, the cornerstone was laid and the first mass was delivered by Bishop Williams and Father Fitton. In 1874 construction was finally completed except for the tower which was done in 1889. The building measures 168 feet long, 91 feet wide and 96 feet at the apex.

On March 7, 1950, citizens of Worcester could hear the new bell in the tower ring for the first time. It was installed the day before.

Forgot to mention, it was designed by the Worcester architect Elbridge Boyden.

This has always been Church of which I have judged others, and have compaired. I was confirmed there in the early 1960's.

St. Paul's Cathedral in Worcester hosts a yearly music festival in the second week of June when it becomes a thriving center for culture in Worcester. Internationally acclaimed artists and local talented musicians are featured. Most of the concerts are free, and are followed by a reception in the newly decorated Cenacle. For more information call the St. Paul's Music Office at 508-754-9822. Also, the St. Paul's Cathedral Choir is now one of the finest choirs in New England.

This was my family's church. I rember walking up the High St hill on Sundays. Anyone remember Father Markey? I received my First Communion here - one kid passed out from hunger, another one gagged on the host. When my father died in 1964 his funeral mass was held here. I also belonged to a boy scout troop which held meetings in some of the rooms of the lower level, which also held a smaller sanctuary where daily morning masses were held. This was also where the confessionals were. Across the street was what I believe was called St. Paul's school, where I went to Catechism classes on Saturdays. The nuns were very strict. Also on High St. across from the church was a shrine to St. Anthony where my mother always stopped to light a candle. A couple of years ago while visiting Worcester I visited the shrine which appeared to be different from what I remembered...perhaps it was rebuilt.

I was a young gangster that the nuns tried to educate at St Paul's Cathderal School in the forties and fifties. Never ceased trying to find the nuns hand held brass bell, with the idea that if we could get it from them nothing could commense at the school-recess forever! Never did - darn heck! Got more than my share ( deserved) of knuckle busting and hand stinging whacks, but was well served. Went on to be career Marine and never had a superior who was better leader than my nuns at Saint Paul's- God Bless them all. Semper Fidelis, RA Doyle, Capt USMC ret.

My husband was baptized in this church on Jan 11, 1966 and we are trying to find info regarding his baptism. If anyone has any info how to go about doing so or has info about this baptism please contact us at grammyto5@ymail.com

I went to St Pauls school across from the church in 56/57.the teachers were from the Sisters of Mercy.The Rectory was next to the school.Thats where i use to eat.I was brought to school from Nazerath home for boys in Leicester where i lived for a short time.father harrington was in charge at Nazerath and later became Bishop of the diocese.I will always remember what a wonder man that he was.I also got my share of knuckle Busters( Well Deserved) But have to admit you could never find a more dedicated group of Nuns. Thanx for the Memories

Anyone attend St. Paul' in the 1960s? I was there from 66-70, I think, or until one year before it closed. I would love to see a more detailed history of the place and the order of nuns. They made quite an impression, none moreso thas Sr. Mary Bernadette.

I believe it was called st. pauls school when rev. mother aloysius and sister margret mary were there and wrote the poem trust him. kelly catherine mary aloysius died jan 22 1948

Hi! Anybody remember the boy scout troop at Saint Paul's in the 50's? If so I'd like to hear from you! dirklee45@hotmail.com

What's up with the drought of information concerning the detail of the most beautifully constructed building in Worcester?

Anyone remember how beautiful the sanctuary was before Bp. Flanagan gutted it in the 1960s? Went from white marble to butcher block sterile. Recent attempts to bring back a historic altar are nice, but wish folk had just left it alone.

In 1980,after having retired from the Marines,I went to Mass at St Paul's and after Mass asked old friend Father Paul Togus what had become of the beautiful old altar. " In the dump," he answered. "Oh my god, such a shame," I said. He put his hand on my shoulder and in s low voice said," Bob what could we have done, sold it to the Prebyterians?

I am trying to locate two siblings who went to St. Paul's around 57 or 58... Stephen Fortier and his sister Penny.. they were foster children who lived with my Dad's aunt and uncle.. the Molis 's on Lincoln Street... any information would be helpful... thanks

Anyone notice that they never "close" a tradititional Irish church, but are quick to close a church tied to any other group. St. John's in the middle of nowhere is open: Notre Dame closed, Holy Name closed, and the list goes on and on. What Bp Wright built-up, Flannigan and his like have destroyed.

I went to St. Paul's School from 1950 to 1954. We lived across the street from the school on Chatham Place. I received my First Communion at the Cathedral and kept up a friendship with Sister Mary Martina who was my 5th grade teacher and eventually became the last principle of St. Paul's when it closed in the 70's. I helped catalogue the library books for distribution to schools throughout the area and it was indeed a sad time but at least the school is still there on High Street and is used as a Parish Center instead of being torn down or converted to condos.

I had a great aunt, Loretta Johnson, who died of tuberculosis at 46 High St. on September 2, 1903, age 10. She was basically an orphan, her mother died two years earlier and her father was seriously ill. This institution was associated with St. Paul's. Does anyone know of this institution's name and if any records still exist.