Cathedral of the Madeleine Church

Address: 331 E South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, United States

Website: https://www.dio1.org/cathedral/

Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun hours vary for services

Admission: Free to enter; donations appreciated

The Cathedral of the Madeleine is the Roman Catholic cathedral in Salt Lake City, Utah, and the seat of the Diocese of Salt Lake City. The building was completed and dedicated in the early 20th century.

The interior contains extensive painted decoration, a carved and marble high altar and a series of stained glass windows; these elements make the cathedral a frequent stop for visitors interested in historic church art and architecture. The exterior sits prominently on South Temple Street in Salt Lake City.

Construction and outfitting took place around the turn of the 20th century and the building has served continuously as the diocese’s cathedral since its completion and dedication.

The cathedral is located in central Salt Lake City on South Temple Street, within the urban grid of the state capital.

• Diocesan cathedral: functions as the cathedral for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City and was completed in the early 20th century.
• Interior artworks: noted for its painted interiors, marble altars and stained glass windows that attract visitors and worshippers.

Located a few blocks south of Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake City, the cathedral is easy to reach by car, TRAX light rail (Temple Square station) or on foot from central downtown hotels.

• Arrive for the organ recital or a choral service to experience the cathedral's acoustics at their best.
• The crypt and stained-glass windows often attract visitors-look for interpretive signage inside.
• Parking near the cathedral fills up for Sunday services-plan on public transit or early arrival.