Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

About this church

The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist is the seat of the Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee and has served in that role for more than 150 years. It stands at 812 N. Jackson Street in downtown Milwaukee. Since July 2026 the weekend Mass schedule has been Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and noon, with the noon Mass celebrated in Spanish. Weekday Mass is at 5:15 p.m. Monday through Friday, with Morning Prayer at 8 a.m. and Evening Prayer at 5 p.m. Eucharistic adoration is held Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Confession is offered Monday through Thursday from 4:30 to 5 p.m. and on Sundays between the 10 a.m. and noon Masses, with English and Spanish options on several days. The site encourages visitors to come on weekends before Mass, since the cathedral opens one hour before Mass, and Masses are also available online through the website's livestream page. Parish life includes a Fine Arts Series with a weekly Wednesday concert at 12:15 p.m., choirs and ensembles, outreach ministries such as the Open Door Café and a prison ministry, youth and family formation, and tours. The parish office, at a separate address on N. Van Buren Street, is open weekdays. Check the website for current schedules and parking information.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Mass schedule and confession times · Address, office hours and visiting · July 2026 Mass schedule change · Fine arts events

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