Catholic church · OH · est. 1848 · Historic register · Verified 22 days ago

The Community of St Joseph Catholic Cathedral & Holy Cross Church

204 SOUTH 5TH STREET, Columbus, OH 43215
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4.7 · 45 Google reviews

About The Community of St Joseph Catholic Cathedral & Holy Cross Church


The Community of St Joseph Catholic Cathedral & Holy Cross Church is a Catholic church in Columbus, Ohio located at 204 S 5th St, Columbus, OH 43215. The Community of St Joseph Catholic Cathedral & Holy Cross Church was founded in 1848. As of April 2026, The Community of St Joseph Catholic Cathedral & Holy Cross Church holds a 4.7-star rating across 45 Google reviews. The The Community of St Joseph Catholic Cathedral & Holy Cross Church parish office answers at (614) 224-3416.

oly Cross Church is a historic church of the Diocese of Columbus located in the Discovery District neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. The Gothic Revival building was completed in 1848 and is the oldest church in Columbus.

Patron saint of The Community of St Joseph Catholic Cathedral & Holy Cross Church


Saint Joseph

Joseph, Husband of Mary

Feast day: Mar 19

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Other parishes named after Saint Joseph


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

From Wikipedia

Holy Cross Church (Columbus, Ohio)

Holy Cross Church is a historic church of the Diocese of Columbus located in the Discovery District neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. The Gothic Revival building was completed in 1848 and is the oldest church in Columbus. The church, along with the school and rectory also on the property, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. The parish was suppressed and its territory absorbed by St. Joseph Cathedral in 2023, but remains open for public Masses.

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The Community of St Joseph Catholic Cathedral & Holy Cross Church through the years


  1. 1848 Founded
  2. April 26, 1979 Added to the National Register

When does The Community of St Joseph Catholic Cathedral & Holy Cross Church hold services?


The Community of St Joseph Catholic Cathedral & Holy Cross Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 11 AM–12 PM, Thursday 7:30 AM–3 PM, Friday 11 AM–12 PM, Saturday 11 AM–12 PM, Sunday 8 AM–12 PM, Monday Closed, Tuesday 7:30 AM–3 PM. All times are local to Columbus, OH.

Wednesday
11 AM–12 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM–3 PM
Friday
11 AM–12 PM
Saturday
11 AM–12 PM
Sunday
8 AM–12 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
7:30 AM–3 PM

Where is The Community of St Joseph Catholic Cathedral & Holy Cross Church located?


The Community of St Joseph Catholic Cathedral & Holy Cross Church is located at 204 S 5th St, Columbus, OH 43215. The building sits at coordinates 39.95885, -82.99346, placing it in Columbus, OH 43215.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.

The neighborhood around The Community of St Joseph Catholic Cathedral & Holy Cross Church


The ZIP code 43215 area around The Community of St Joseph Catholic Cathedral & Holy Cross Church is home to 15,754 residents with a median household income of $75,397 and a median age of 30.4 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

15,754 Residents in ZIP 43215
30.4 Median age
$75,397 Median household income

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

What to expect at a service at The Community of St Joseph Catholic Cathedral & Holy Cross Church


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 parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Quiet time to visit: A weekday mid-morning visit — roughly 10:30 AM on Wednesday — is usually the quietest time for personal prayer or a look inside.

The Community of St Joseph Catholic Cathedral & Holy Cross Church on the National Register of Historic Places


The Community of St Joseph Catholic Cathedral & Holy Cross Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 79001837, added to the Register on April 26, 1979.

Read the official NPS nomination for The Community of St Joseph Catholic Cathedral & Holy Cross Church →

Churches sharing the architectural tradition of The Community of St Joseph Catholic Cathedral & Holy Cross Church


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

Churches founded the same year as The Community of St Joseph Catholic Cathedral & Holy Cross Church


5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1848 are indexed in Churches List.

Your Sunday at The Community of St Joseph Catholic Cathedral & Holy Cross Church


Service window 8 AM–12 PM
Nearest transit E Rich St & S 5th St · 210 ft
Coffee after Red Velvet Cafe · 630 ft

The Community of St Joseph Catholic Cathedral & Holy Cross Church by the numbers


178 Years of continuous worship since 1848
45 Google reviews to date
Gothic Revival Architectural tradition
George H. Maetzel Architect

Questions and answers about The Community of St Joseph Catholic Cathedral & Holy Cross Church


What denomination is The Community of St Joseph Catholic Cathedral & Holy Cross Church?
This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
What are the service times at The Community of St Joseph Catholic Cathedral & Holy Cross Church?
Published hours: Wednesday 11 AM–12 PM, Thursday 7:30 AM–3 PM, Friday 11 AM–12 PM, Saturday 11 AM–12 PM, Sunday 8 AM–12 PM, Monday Closed, Tuesday 7:30 AM–3 PM
What is the phone number for The Community of St Joseph Catholic Cathedral & Holy Cross Church?
You can reach the parish at (614) 224-3416.
Where is The Community of St Joseph Catholic Cathedral & Holy Cross Church located?
The parish is located at 204 S 5th St, Columbus, OH 43215.
When was The Community of St Joseph Catholic Cathedral & Holy Cross Church founded?
Founded in 1848.
Is The Community of St Joseph Catholic Cathedral & Holy Cross Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes — NRHP reference 79001837, added April 26, 1979.
Who is the patron saint of The Community of St Joseph Catholic Cathedral & Holy Cross Church?
Saint Joseph (Joseph, Husband of Mary). Feast day: Mar 19.
How do visitors rate The Community of St Joseph Catholic Cathedral & Holy Cross Church?
4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 45 Google reviews.
What is the architecture of The Community of St Joseph Catholic Cathedral & Holy Cross Church?
The Community of St Joseph Catholic Cathedral & Holy Cross Church is a Gothic Revival architecture building, designed by George H. Maetzel.
Is The Community of St Joseph Catholic Cathedral & Holy Cross Church the official parish listing?
This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent The Community of St Joseph Catholic Cathedral & Holy Cross Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.

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