Saint Matthew's Catholic Church, Catholic church building in Mobile, Alabama
Saint Matthew's Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic church building in Mobile, Alabama, built in 1913 in the Mediterranean Revival style shortly after its parish was founded. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 3, 1991, as part of the Historic Roman Catholic Properties in Mobile Multiple Property Submission.
The building was constructed in 1913 during a period when the Catholic Church was expanding its presence throughout Mobile. Its inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places in 1991 recognized the structure as a significant part of the city's religious heritage.
The church serves as a gathering place where the local Catholic community comes together for services and celebrations throughout the year. Its Mediterranean-style appearance creates a distinctive presence that residents and visitors recognize when walking through the neighborhood.
The church stands at 30.66325, -88.05815 in Mobile, Alabama, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 3, 1991. It is a parish church, so the building is in use during Mass and other parish gatherings; time a visit outside those moments to see the exterior without a crowd.
Saint Matthew's was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 3, 1991, as part of the Historic Roman Catholic Properties in Mobile Multiple Property Submission, a nomination covering several of the city's Catholic buildings at once.
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