St. Paul's Catholic Church is a landmark in San Francisco, California, and a filming location for Sister Act (1992). Built in 1897.
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in Sister Act (movie, 1992) — as St. Katherine's Monastery / convent and chapel
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15708, SRC-15709 - Built in 1897
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15708, SRC-16800, SRC-17585
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15708 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Paul's_Catholic_Church_(San_Francisco) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15709 — https://www.sfweekly.com/archives/st-paul-s-church-immortalized-by-sister-act/article_2bf50190-d80f- (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16800 — https://www.stpaulsf.org/st-pauls-history (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17585 — https://www.cal-catholic.com/st-paul-church-san-francisco/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Sister Act filmed?
St. Paul’s Catholic Church, in San Francisco, California, is a real-world filming location used for Sister Act.
Where is St. Paul’s Catholic Church located?
St. Paul’s Catholic Church is located in San Francisco, California.