Our parish

America's first parish — a congregation taking part in Mass since 8 September 1565.

Founded in 1565, Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine serves the community of St. Augustine, Florida. It is part of Diocese of St. Augustine.

The parish maintains a second church, St. Benedict the Moor, at 86 M.L. King Avenue, where the Sunday Mass is celebrated at 8:00 AM. Rector: Very Rev. John Tetlow. Bishop: Most Rev. Erik T. Pohlmeier. Parish mail is sent to 35 Treasury Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084. The office is open Monday to Thursday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and Friday 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM; the cathedral church itself is open on weekdays 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The parish is served by First Florida Council 611, Knights of Columbus.

This page presents the parish. For the full history, biographies of the priests and the history of the church, visit the parish's official site: thefirstparish.org