Catholic · IA · est. 1861

Cathedral of Saint Raphael

231 BLUFF STREET, Dubuque, IA 52001

About Cathedral of Saint Raphael


Cathedral of Saint Raphael is a Catholic church located at 231 BLUFF STREET, Dubuque, IA, 52001. Cathedral of Saint Raphael was founded in 1861. You can reach Cathedral of Saint Raphael at +15635827646.

Patron saint of Cathedral of Saint Raphael


Other churches named after Saint Raphael


5 other churches named in honor of Saint Raphael are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.

Where is Cathedral of Saint Raphael located?


Cathedral of Saint Raphael is located at 231 BLUFF STREET, Dubuque, IA, 52001. The building sits at coordinates 42.49504, -90.66732, placing it in Dubuque, IA 52001.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

The neighborhood around Cathedral of Saint Raphael


The ZIP code 52001 area around Cathedral of Saint Raphael is home to 42,895 residents with a median household income of $58,759 and a median age of 36.8 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

42,895 Residents in ZIP 52001
36.8 Median age
$58,759 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at Cathedral of Saint Raphael


Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.

  • Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
  • Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
  • Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.

Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Cathedral of Saint Raphael


5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.

Churches in the same diocese as Cathedral of Saint Raphael


Cathedral of Saint Raphael shares an ecclesiastical jurisdiction with 2 other parishes indexed in Churches List.

Churches founded the same year as Cathedral of Saint Raphael


5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1861 are indexed in Churches List.

Cathedral of Saint Raphael by the numbers


165 Years of continuous worship since 1861
Gothic Revival Architectural tradition

Questions and answers about Cathedral of Saint Raphael


What denomination is Cathedral of Saint Raphael?
This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is Cathedral of Saint Raphael located?
Cathedral of Saint Raphael is located at 231 BLUFF STREET, Dubuque, IA, 52001.
When was Cathedral of Saint Raphael founded?
Founded in 1861.
What is the architecture of Cathedral of Saint Raphael?
Cathedral of Saint Raphael is a Gothic Revival building.

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Est. 1861 One of 626 Catholic churches in IA  ·  See the register →
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