Basilica of St. Josaphat (Milwaukee)

Basilica of St. Josaphat (Milwaukee)

Milwaukee's architectural jewel

The Basilica of St. Josafat in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was declared a minor Basilica on March 10, 1929. It is the third basilica of the United States and belongs to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Its imposing dome is one of the milestones of Milwaukee's skyline.

Main data

Name: Basílica de San Josafat
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Diocese: Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Basilica declaration: 10 March 1929
Advocation: Saint Josafat, martyr and bishop of the Greek-Catholic Ukrainian Church

History

The Basilica of St. Josafat was built by the Polish community of Milwaukee in the late 19th century. It was declared a minor basilica in 1929, being the third in the country. Its neo-Renaissance architecture and its great dome make it one of the most impressive temples in the Middle West. It is registered in the National Register of Historical Places.

Location

This church is located in Milwaukee, WisconsinAmerica.

A prayer for this church

May the Lord bless the community that celebrates the faith in this temple, and may Mary intercede for all the faithful who visit it.

Pray Hail Mary
Sources: Wikipedia in Spanish - "Annex: Catholic basilics and cathedrals of the United States" (version consulted in 2026). The historical data come from diocesan sources and from the United States Episcopal Conference.

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