Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Workman

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Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Workman
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Location in Wisconsin
43°48′40″N91°14′55″W / 43.81113°N 91.24855°W / 43.81113; -91.24855
Location530 Main St.
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Country United States
Denomination Roman Catholic
Website www.cathedralsjworkman.org
History
Status Cathedral
Founded1863
Founder(s)Rev. C. J. F. Schraudenbach
Dedication May 14, 1962
Architecture
Architect(s) Edward J. Schulte
Style Gothic Revival
Completed1962
Specifications
Number of spires One
Materials Limestone
Administration
Diocese Diocese of LaCrosse
Clergy
Bishop(s) Most Rev. Gerard William Battersby
Rector Msgr. Richard Gilles

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]

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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 addressed several problem areas of the structure, as well as refurbish the interior of the building. The projects were complete in June, 2023, followed by a September 2023 celebration. [3] [4]

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.

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Notes

  1. "Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Workman in La Crosse - church". Phorio. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
  2. 1 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.
  4. Walz, Alexia (2022-09-11). "La Crosse's historic cathedral reopens with 'Beacon of Light and Hope' celebration". News8000.com. Retrieved 2024-03-23.

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