Cathedral of St. Joseph

The Cathedral of St. Joseph is the seat of the diocese, or see, of Burlington.  It is here where the Bishop's chair or "cathedra"  resides giving the name "Cathedral" to the entire building.  The Cathedral is the principal church of the Diocese and the Bishop is the Pastor.  A priest who ministers within a Cathedral is known as the "Rector".  

At the cathedral, our bishop celebrates weekend Mass as well as great occasions including priest and deacon ordinations, the Chrism Mass, and conferring of the Sacrament of Confirmation.

A cathedral need not be a large or grand church, but the Cathedral of St. Joseph is both spacious and beautiful. Decorations donated by parish organizations over its 170 year history adorn the splendid barrel vault ceiling. Lines of majestic white columns stretch from the entry to the sanctuary, and its white marble altar where angel statues keep vigil. Elevated figures of Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Joseph with the Child Jesus flank the sanctuary.

The tabernacle rests in an opulent side altar dominated by gold ornaments.

Click here for outside and inside photos that show the many holy and lovely features of our cathedral.