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Serving the Catholic Faithful on the Las Vegas Strip302 Cathedral Way Las Vegas, Nevada 89109-0716 -
Welcome to Guardian Angel Cathedral
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The story of Guardian Angel Cathedral begins in 1958, when the Clerics of St. Viator began celebrating early morning Sunday Masses—at 4:30 AM—in hotels and casinos along the iconic Las Vegas Strip. These Masses were held to serve both visitors and local hospitality workers, creating a unique spiritual presence in the heart of the city.
By 1963, this mission found a permanent home with the establishment of the Guardian Angel Shrine. As the Catholic community in southern Nevada grew, so did the Shrine’s significance. In 1977, with the renaming of the Diocese of Reno to the Diocese of Reno-Las Vegas, the Shrine was elevated to parish and Co-Cathedral status.
A significant milestone came in 1995 with the formation of the Diocese of Las Vegas, when Guardian Angel was officially named the Cathedral of the Diocese.
Most recently, on May 30, 2023, Pope Francis elevated the Diocese of Las Vegas to the Archdiocese of Las Vegas, and Guardian Angel Cathedral was honored as its Metropolitan Cathedral—a central spiritual home for Catholics across southern Nevada.
We invite you to explore the history, beauty, and vibrant faith community that make Guardian Angel Cathedral a cornerstone of Catholic life in Las Vegas.
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60+ Years of Catholic Ministry on the Las Vegas Strip
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Mass TimesSunday Mass Schedule
- Saturday: 2:30 PM English English EN 4:30 PM English English EN
- Sunday: 7:30 AM English English EN 9:00 AM English English EN 11:00 AM English English EN 1:00 PM English English EN
Daily Mass Schedule- MonFri 9:00 AM English English EN 12:10 PM English English EN
Upcoming Holy DaysNativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ- December 24: 2:30 PM English English EN 4:30 PM English English EN
- December 25: 12:00 AM English English EN 7:30 AM English English EN 9:00 AM English English EN 11:00 AM English English EN 1:00 PM English English EN
Mary, Mother of God- December 31: 4:30 PM English English EN
- January 1: 9:00 AM English English EN 12:10 PM English English EN
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Confession Times
- MonFri 8:15 AM to 8:45 AM 11:30 AM to 11:55 AM
- Saturday: 1:15 PM to 2:15 PM Confession must end at 2:15 PM to allow the priest time to spiritually prepare for Mass.
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Our HistoryJoe Bock was the Food and Beverage Manager at the Stardust and Desert Inn hotels. At this time, Fr. Richard Crowley, CSV was pastor of St. Viator Roman Catholic Church at the corner of Eastern and Flamingo.
Joe approached Fr. Crowley asking if he would be willing to offer a 4:30 AM Mass for Catholic cooks, bartenders, waiters, musicians, and others in the associated hospitality industry working in Strip hotels to fulfill their Sunday obligation before going home after the last shift. The first such Mass was celebrated in the showroom of the Royal Hotel and Casino in 1958. -
News & Announcements
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On Wednesday, December 24, 2025, there will be no 9 AM or 12:10 PM Mass. There will also be no 8:15 AM to 8:45 AM or 11:30 AM to 11:55 AM Confessions. The Cathedral will open to the public at 1 PM for Christmas Eve Confessions (two Confessors) from 1:15 PM to 2:15 PM. Confession will end at 2:15 PM, whether there is still a line or not, to allow our priests time to spiritually prepare for the 2:30 PM Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. In addition to the 2:30 PM Christmas Eve Mass, we will also have Mass at 4:30 PM. Following the 4:30 PM Mass, the doors to the Cathedral will close and reopen again at 11 PM before the 11:30 PM Christmas Caroling program and Midnight Mass.Read More -
Celebrate the joy of Christmas in Las Vegas at Guardian Angel Cathedral, the Roman Catholic Cathedral Parish of the Archdiocese of Las Vegas, located directly on the iconic Las Vegas Strip.Read More -
Join us at 11:30 PM on Christmas Eve for our beloved annual Christmas Caroling on the Las Vegas Strip at Guardian Angel Cathedral, the Roman Catholic Cathedral Parish of the Archdiocese of Las Vegas.Read More
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