Tour Information

Guides Available April 1 - October 31

Hours:

  • Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
  • Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 
  • Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. 
Formal tours given by reservations only November 1 - March 31
  • All large groups are requested to make reservations in advance. 
  • Throughout the year there is available a 15 minute tape on the history of the Cathedral for your listening pleasure. 
  • Since St. Joseph's is a parish church, tours cannot be accommodated during funerals, weddings, baptisms, and other special events. If at all possible, arrangements are made for groups to return at a later time. 
Reservations
  • Write: 
    St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral 
    310 West Stephen Foster Avenue 
    P.O. Box 548 
    Bardstown, Kentucky 40004-0548 

  • Call: 
    (502) 348-3126 Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 p.m. 
Parking & Entrance:
    Buses should park along Stephen Foster Avenue (in front of the Cathedral) not in the church parking lot. Please enter the Cathedral by way of the main door. A handicap ramp entrance (east side) is available. 
Restrooms:
    In the back of the Cathedral 
Cost:
    Donations are requested from all who tour the Cathedral. Donations are used for the upkeep of the Cathedral.