Cathedral of St. Joseph

The Cathedral of St. Joseph is a Roman Catholic church in Hartford featuring a limestone structure that stands about 284 feet tall with a distinctive dome. Inside, extensive stained glass windows show biblical scenes and fill the interior with colored light from the windows positioned throughout the building.

The original building was destroyed by a devastating fire in 1956, after which architects Eggers and Higgins designed a new structure for the site. The rebuilt cathedral opened in 1962 and has remained in Hartford since then.

The cathedral serves as the mother church of the Hartford Archdiocese and hosts regular religious celebrations that bring together the local Catholic community. Visitors can observe how the space is used for various ceremonies and prayer throughout the week.

The cathedral is located on Farmington Avenue in Hartford and holds daily masses along with Saturday confessions for visitors and parishioners. Guided tours are available for those wanting to learn about the architectural details and explore the interior at a leisurely pace.

Inside the cathedral is Connecticut's largest pipe organ with nearly 7000 pipes built by the Austin Organ Company, creating rich musical tones during services. The bell tower also contains twelve bells that were specially cast in the Netherlands for this building.

Location: Connecticut

Inception: 1962

Architects: Eggers & Higgins

Phone: +18602498431

Website: http://cathedralofsaintjoseph.com

GPS coordinates: 41.76780,-72.69300

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:48