Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Workman

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]

Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Workman
Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Workman is located in Wisconsin
Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Workman
Location in Wisconsin
43°48′40″N 91°14′55″W
Location530 Main St.
La Crosse, Wisconsin
CountryUnited States
DenominationRoman Catholic
Websitewww.cathedralsjworkman.org
History
StatusCathedral
Founded1863
Founder(s)Rev. C. J. F. Schraudenbach
DedicationMay 14, 1962
Architecture
Architect(s)Edward J. Schulte
StyleGothic Revival
Completed1962
Specifications
Number of spiresOne
MaterialsLimestone
Administration
DioceseDiocese of LaCrosse
Clergy
Bishop(s)Most Rev. William P. Callahan, O.F.M. Conv.
RectorMsgr. Richard Gilles

In 2008, the cathedral undertook a six-week project to repair the steeple.[2] In March 2021, the cathedral began another program to repair the steeple which began to drop stones in summer 2020. The renovations will address several problem areas of the structure and are expected to be complete by year's end.[3]

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.

  • Old St. Joseph Cathedral
    Old St. Joseph Cathedral
  • North facade
    North facade
  • Entry detail
    Entry detail
  • Cathedral Interior
    Cathedral Interior
  • La Crosse Cathedral at night
    La Crosse Cathedral at night

See also

Notes
  1. "Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Workman in La Crosse - church". Phorio. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
  2. Hubbuch, Chris (July 2, 2008). "Work on God's house: Steeplejacks scale spire for cathedral rehab". La Crosse Tribune. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  3. LaClair, David (March 12, 2021). "La Crosse cathedral begins restoration project". WEAU News. Retrieved July 10, 2021.

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