Discover the beauty of St. Andrew Catholic Church, an architectural masterpiece in the heart of Pasadena. Built in 1927, this magnificent Catholic Church was the inspiration of Monsignor John McCarthy and architect Ross Montgomery. Modeled after the Romanesque architecture of both Santa Maria in Cosmedin and the Basilica of Santa Sabina in Rome, St. Andrew Catholic Church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The campanile, bell tower is an icon of the Pasadena skyline. Founded in 1886, St. Andrew is the oldest Catholic parish in Pasadena, open seven days a week and home to a vibrant Catholic community.
