Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Workman | |
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43°48′40″N 91°14′55″W / 43.81113°N 91.24855°WCoordinates: 43°48′40″N 91°14′55″W / 43.81113°N 91.24855°W | |
Location | 530 Main St. La Crosse, Wisconsin |
Country | United States |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Website | www.cathedralsjworkman.org |
History | |
Founded | 1863 |
Founder(s) | Rev. C. J. F. Schraudenbach |
Dedication | May 14, 1962 |
Architecture | |
Status | Cathedral |
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. Built of limestone, it has a tall clock tower which rises above the surrounding buildings in downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin.
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.