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.
Cathedral of Saint Raphael is one of 74 churches we list in Dubuque, among 5,166 across Iowa. It falls within Dubuque County and the Dubuque, IA metro area. It is counted among 16 Catholic churches in Dubuque, part of 626 in the Catholic tradition across Iowa. Its fabric is recorded as Gothic Revival. It is administered within the Archdiocese of Dubuque.
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.
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Catholic · Houston, TX
St. Raphael the Archangel
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Catholic · Raleigh, NC
Saint Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church
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Catholic · Los Angeles, CA
St. Raphael
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Orthodox · Iowa City, IA
Saint Raphael of Brooklyn Orthodox Church
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Catholic · Lehigh Acres, FL
Saint Raphael Church
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.
- Address
- 231 Bluff Street, Dubuque, IA, 52001
- Coordinates
- 42.495038, -90.66732
- Latitude
- 42.495038
- Longitude
- -90.66732
- Directions
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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.
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.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA
- St. Francis of Assisi New York, NY · est. 1892
- Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church New York City, NY · est. 1840
- Most Blessed Sacrament Detroit, MI · est. 1915
- Blessed Sacrament Church Seattle, WA
Churches in the same diocese as Cathedral of Saint Raphael
Cathedral of Saint Raphael shares an ecclesiastical jurisdiction with 3 other parishes indexed in Churches List.
- Saint Patrick Catholic Church Dubuque, IA
- Saint Francis Xavier Church Dyersville, IA
- Saint Donatus Catholic Church St Donatus, IA
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.
- Saint Luke's Memorial Church Philadelphia, PA
- Saint John's Episcopal Church Lowell, MA
- Emmanuel Church of Boston Boston, MA
- Saint Francis De Sales Charlestown, MA
- South Church in Andover Andover, MA
Cathedral of Saint Raphael by the numbers
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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