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
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. Charles Stoetzel

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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