| Cathedral of Saint Joseph | |
|---|---|
| Basic information | |
| Location | Wheeling, West Virginia United States |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
| Province | Archdiocese of Baltimore |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
| Leadership | Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston Bishop: Michael J. Bransfield Rector: Msgr. Kevin Quirk |
| Website | www.saintjosephcathedral.com |
| Architectural description | |
| Architect(s) | Edward Weber |
| Architectural style | Romanesque Revival |
| Completed | 1926 |
| Construction cost | $500,000 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Limestone |
The Cathedral of Saint Joseph of Wheeling or Saint Joseph's Cathedral is the seat of the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. In addition to being the seat of the bishop, the cathedral is home to the oldest congregation in the city of Wheeling, West Virginia.[1]
The present building was dedicated by Bishop John Joseph Swint in April 1926. The building is successor to the original cathedral, which was constructed in 1847.[1]
In 1973, the church was renovated in order to comply with the post-Vatican II liturgy. In this renovation the altar was moved forward and various other changes were made.[1]
The building was designed by Edward Weber and is a stunning example of Neo-Romanesque architecture. It cost about $500,000 to build in 1926, which is approximately equivalent to $5,540,000 in 2006.[2]
Currently the pastor of the cathedral is the Most Reverend Michael Joseph Bransfield, bishop of the diocese; the Rector is Monsignor Kevin Quirk.[3]