Cathedral InSpires Campaign

All are welcome to the Cathedral of St. Joseph as a place to pray and celebrate.  It is more than just a place for Catholics; it is a cherished symbol and a landmark for the region.  The beauty of art, architecture, and music come together in an inspiring way in the Cathedral of St. Joseph. Through  the generosity of many, the Cathedral has been undergoing a  comprehensive restoration, including the main worship space  completed in 2011. The next phase, called the “Inspires Campaign,” will provide a world-class organ, restored rectory, and  endowments that will fund expanded programs for music and  liturgy - lifting our hearts, souls and minds to experience the  presence of God.

Sacred music and liturgy is at the heart  of Catholic life. Through her music  and Liturgy, the Cathedral of St Joseph, the Mother Church of the Diocese of Sioux Falls, provides the model for the faith communities of eastern South Dakota  and beyond. A worthy pipe organ is central to that mission, providing a reliable and inspiring liturgical, teaching, and concert instrument that will serve the current needs of the Cathedral, and be there for generations to come. A worthy instrument is an architectural commitment to excellence in our Cathedral music program.

Our new organ, Opus 56 from the Montreal organ-building company Juget-Sinclair, is already under construction and will be installed in late 2025. Below are photos from the shop, and a complete stoplist (list of all the different kinds of pipes that will be part of the organ):

If you have questions, please contact:
Jared Ostermann | [email protected] | 605-4336-7390