Our History
- Established: 1820
- Foundation Laid: 1870
- Inaugurated: Christmas Eve, 1875
- Status: Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Hyderabad, Protected Heritage Monument (HUDA)
- Patron Saint: St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- The Cathedral has served as the spiritual heart of Hyderabad's Catholic community for over 200 years
Our Heritage
- Designed in Italian Baroque & Romanesque styles
- The Belfry houses of five massive bells from Milan, installed in 1892 – tuned to Marian hymns
- Imported statues and murals from Italy
- Original Madonna & Child painting by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, gifted by the Nizam of Hyderabad
- Historic German tower clock (4-ft diameter, key wound)
Spiritual Life
- Feast Day: March 19 – Solemnity of St. Joseph
- Parish Celebration: May 1 – Feast of St. Joseph the Worker
- Masses celebrated in English and Telugu
- Grotto, Adoration Chapel,Shrines: Our Lady of Velankanni,St Joseph, Infant Jesus
- A vibrant place of prayer, devotion and Eucharistic celebration
Our Mission
We are committed to spreading the love of Christ through worship, fellowship and service to our community. Our mission is to provide a welcoming space for all people to encounter God and grow in their faith journey.
Our Values
- Faith & Worship: Rooted in Catholic tradition, open to all
- Community: Supporting education, family life and social outreach
- Heritage & Preservation: Honoring our past, building for the future
- Service: In healthcare, education and aid to the poor
- Education: Providing religious instruction for all ages including Youth & Catechism classes for children
Architectural Highlights
- Accommodates around 500 worshippers
- Statue of Michelangelo's Pieta, antique wooden crucifix and Stations of the Cross
- Side Altars: Marble statues of Mother Mary, St. Anthony, St. Sebastian and St. Roch
- Apostolic Square: Statues of Jesus and the 12 Apostles
- Sacred Heart Adoration Chapel, featuring Corinthian columns and stained-glass windows
Location
- Location: Gunfoundry, Hyderabad
- Surrounded by: All Saints High School, Rosary Convent High School, St. George's Grammar School
- Cemetery: "Garden of Departed Souls", Narayanguda
Milestones
- 1886 – Diocese of Hyderabad created
- 1887 – Cathedral formally established by Pope Leo XIII
- 1953 – First native Archbishop, Most Rev. Mark Gopu
- 2000s– Major restoration of the Cathedral & Apostolic Square
- 2025 – Bicentennial Celebrations culmination and inauguration of Adoration Chapel and Presbytery
Pastoral Leadership
The Cathedral has been guided by many visionary priests, most recently by Rev. Msgr. Yeruva Balashowry, under whose leadership the cathedral entered a new phase of restoration and spiritual renewal.