Ongoing Needs

The Cathedral as a Community Asset

The Cathedral of Saint Paul is a landmark that serves as the soul of the Upper Midwest, calling us to live as children of God with the mission of building a civilization of love. The Cathedral reminds us of the sacrifices made by the immigrants who settled the area and how Minnesota’s capital city got its name. It is a spiritual home for all, open seven days a week, almost 12 hours a day.

The Cathedral is not only a pivotal community partner, it links us to the nation and to the world as thousands of visitors pass through its doors and behold its beauty. This historic treasure, a beacon of hope for past and future generations, has been entrusted to the care of all residents of Minnesota.

Preservation Needs

The preservation of the Cathedral requires significant investments of charitable support from all sectors. Although the official public phase of the recent $32 million campaign to restore the Cathedral’s exterior concluded on December 31, 2003, individuals can make a significant difference in the Cathedral’s preservation with a gift or pledge to help complete what remains to be done.

The sooner the remaining financial needs of the exterior work are completed, the sooner other needs of renovating the undercroft and restoring the interior can be addressed. For more information about how you can be part of the historic effort to restore the Cathedral, call the Development Office at 651-228-1766 or email the Cathedral at info@cathedralsaintpaul.org. All gifts will be acknowledged in a Donor Book, displayed in the Founders’ Chapel of the Cathedral.