About Us

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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.

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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)