History
The first Episcopal church service was held on 13 Oct. 1901. On 15 Dec. the first Catholic Mass was said making it the first-interdenominational chapel in the United States military. Of all of the treasures on Mare Island, perhaps the most precious and awe-inspiring are the 25 Tiffany stained glass windows, the largest collection under one roof west of the Mississippi River. Chester w. Nimitz, Jr., son of the admiral who also achieved the rank of admiral, was married here as well as countless young women who arrived from all over the United States to marry their special man before he went to war. The last regular service was Christmas Eve 1996. The church is still sanctified though couples must provide their own officiant. The chapel is also the venue for an annual Christmas concert sponsored by the Mare Island Museum.
Specialties
The St. Peter's Chapel is perfect for weddings, graduations, church, Veteran services, and funerals in a time-honored historical setting.