St. Benedict Cathedral (Evansville, Indiana)

St. Benedict Cathedral
St. Benedict Cathedral
Location1320 Lincoln Ave.
Evansville, Indiana
CountryUnited States
DenominationCatholic Church
Websitewww.saintbenedictcathedral.org
History
StatusCathedral/Parish
Founded1912 (parish)
DedicationBenedict of Nursia
DedicatedMarch 18, 1928
Architecture
Functional statusActive
ArchitectEdward J. Thole (Cathedral)
StyleLombard-Basilica
Completed1928
Construction cost$230,000
Specifications
Capacity1,000
Number of spiresOne
Spire height130 feet (40 m)
MaterialsBrick
Administration
DioceseEvansville
Clergy
BishopMost Rev. Joseph M. Siegel
RectorFr Alex Zenthoefer
St. Benedict's Catholic Church, Rectory, and School
Coordinates37°58′12″N 87°32′26.16″W / 37.97000°N 87.5406000°W / 37.97000; -87.5406000
ArchitectFrank J. Schlotter (school)
August Gehlhausen (rectory)
Part ofLincolnshire Historic District (ID89001426)
Added to NRHPOctober 2, 1989

St. Benedict Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in Evansville, Indiana. It is the seat of the Diocese of Evansville. The cathedral, rectory and original school building are contributing properties in the Lincolnshire Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.