About Us

Mission Statement
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, drawing forth the gifts and talents of our community and embracing the treasury of the Catholic Faith, encounters Jesus in a welcoming community so that each person may experience an ongoing intimate friendship with Jesus that compels them to serve others and share His friendship.
Facts about the Cathedral
  • Construction started in 1960
  • Third Cathedral in the Diocese of Rapid City
  • Serves a parish family of 1,200 families
  • Blessed with the guidance of nine bishops (Stariha, Busch, Lawler, McCarty, Dimmerling, Chaput, Cupich, Gruss, Muhich)