About Saint Joseph the Workman Cathedral
Saint Joseph the Workman Cathedral is a Catholic church located at 530 MAINN STREET, La Crosse, WI, 54601. You can reach Saint Joseph the Workman Cathedral at +16087820322.
Saint Joseph the Workman Cathedral is one of 64 churches we list in La Crosse, among 6,256 across Wisconsin. It falls within La Crosse County and the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro area. It is counted among 6 Catholic churches in La Crosse, part of 1,077 in the Catholic tradition across Wisconsin.
Patron saint of Saint Joseph the Workman Cathedral
Joseph, Husband of Mary
Feast day: Mar 19
Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Workman
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.
Where is Saint Joseph the Workman Cathedral located?
Saint Joseph the Workman Cathedral is located at 530 MAINN STREET, La Crosse, WI, 54601. The building sits at coordinates 43.80624, -91.14063, placing it in La Crosse, WI 54601.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Address
- 530 Mainn Street, La Crosse, WI, 54601
- Coordinates
- 43.806243, -91.140632
- Latitude
- 43.806243
- Longitude
- -91.140632
- Directions
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The neighborhood around Saint Joseph the Workman Cathedral
The ZIP code 54601 area around Saint Joseph the Workman Cathedral is home to 51,116 residents with a median household income of $57,500 and a median age of 31.5 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 Saint Joseph the Workman Cathedral
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.
Questions and answers about Saint Joseph the Workman Cathedral
- What denomination is Saint Joseph the Workman Cathedral?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Saint Joseph the Workman Cathedral located?
- Saint Joseph the Workman Cathedral is located at 530 MAINN STREET, La Crosse, WI, 54601.
- Who is the patron saint of Saint Joseph the Workman Cathedral?
- Saint Joseph the Workman (Joseph, Husband of Mary). Feast day: Mar 19.
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