Cathedral History & Tours
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece renowned for its intricate stained glass windows and magnificent pipe organ. Marvel at the many details that showcase the rich history of this church.
Additionally, discover the beauty and unique history of other historical churches, each offering distinct features that enhance their serene ambiance and spiritual essence.
- View St. John's Cathedral before the 2023 restoration
- View the the stained glass windows in the Cathedral
- View the inside of the Cathedral
- View the history of the Cathedral
- Virtual tour of our mother Church in Rome, St. Peter's Basilica
OPEN HOUSE & DOCENT TOURS
We frequently conduct group tours for church groups of all denominations, as well as public, private, and parochial school groups of all ages. We're also happy to welcome college classes, family reunion groups, and choirs interested in experiencing the Cathedral's exceptional acoustics.
Sunday:
Holy Masses at
8AM, 10:30AM, 1PM-Español & 5PM
>Guided Cathedral docent tours Sundays 3-4:30PM
Monday:
1:30-3PM for self-guided tour
Tuesday:
1:30-3PM for self-guided tour
Wednesday: 7PM by prior appointment email:
openhouse@boisecathedral.org
Thursday:
10-11:30AM for self-guided tour
Friday:
10-11:30AM for self-guided tour
Saturday:
8:30AM Morning Mass & 5PM Sunday Vigil Mass
- FOR PRAYER: Downstairs St. Joseph’s Chapel open Mon-Fri from 9AM—4PM. Enter below Hays St. stairway
These tours focus on the Cathedral's stained glass windows, Romanesque architectural style, construction materials, artwork, symbolism, the renovation completed in 1979, and various aspects of the Cathedral's history.
