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Historic Site

St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral

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Built 1816-1819, the first Catholic cathedral west of the Allegheny Mountains. Houses original 17th-century European masterpieces gifted by Pope Leo XII and King Louis Philippe of France.

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St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral

310 W Stephen Foster Ave, Bardstown, KY 40004

Bardstown

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Hours

  • Monday8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

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Parking
Available
Accessibility
ADA Accessible