Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Workman

Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Workman
Location in Wisconsin
43°48′40″N 91°14′55″W / 43.81113°N 91.24855°W / 43.81113; -91.24855Coordinates: 43°48′40″N 91°14′55″W / 43.81113°N 91.24855°W / 43.81113; -91.24855
Location 530 Main St.
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Country United States
Denomination Roman Catholic
Website www.cathedralsjworkman.org
History
Status Cathedral
Founded 1863
Founder(s) Rev. C. J. F. Schraudenbach
Dedication May 14, 1962
Architecture
Architect(s) Edward J. Schulte
Style Gothic Revival
Completed 1962
Specifications
Number of spires One
Materials Limestone
Administration
Diocese Diocese of LaCrosse
Clergy
Bishop(s) Most Rev. William P. Callahan, O.F.M. Conv.
Rector Msgr. Charles Stoetzel

The Cathedral of St. Joseph the Workman is the mother church of the Diocese of La Crosse. The cathedral, designed by architect Edward J. Schulte, was completed in 1962.[1] Built of limestone, it has a tall clock tower which rises above the surrounding buildings in downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin.[2]

The following Bishops of the Diocese of La Crosse are buried in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel:

Note:Bishop Michael Heiss is buried in Milwaukee and Auxiliary Bishop William Richard Griffin is buried in Chicago.

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Corporation, Phorio Systems. "Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Workman in La Crosse - church". Phorio. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
  2. ↑ CHRIS Hubbuch, La Crosse Tribune. "Work on God's house: Steeplejacks scale spire for cathedral rehab". Retrieved 30 September 2018.

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