| Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Workman | |
| Pushpin Map: | USA Wisconsin#USA |
| Pushpin Label Position: | none |
| Map Caption: | Location in Wisconsin |
| Coordinates: | 43.8111°N -91.2486°W |
| Location: | 530 Main St. La Crosse, Wisconsin |
| Country: | United States |
| Denomination: | Roman Catholic |
| Website: | www.cathedralsjworkman.org |
| Founded Date: | 1863 |
| Founder: | Rev. C. J. F. Schraudenbach |
| Dedication: | May 14, 1962 |
| Status: | Cathedral |
| Architect: | Edward J. Schulte |
| Style: | Gothic Revival |
| Completed Date: | 1962 |
| Spire Quantity: | One |
| Materials: | Limestone |
| Diocese: | Diocese of LaCrosse |
| Bishop: | 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]
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:
Bishop Michael Heiss is buried in Milwaukee and Auxiliary Bishop William Richard Griffin is buried in Chicago.