Category Archives: General

Habemus Papam Franciscum

On the second day of the Conclave, after three votes that burned black, white smoke spilled from the smokestack of the Sistine Chapel. A little more than an hour later we heard from the Senior Cardinal Deacon, “I announce to … Continue reading

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Keep us Free from Ailment

Saint Blaise, a 1st century martyr, is the patron saint of throat ailments. His feast day is February 3rd, and so blessing of the throat will take place at the conclusion of each Mass this weekend.   Through the intercession … Continue reading

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Feast of the Epiphany

C+M+B MMXIII The Magi adored the Child as God and offered Him gold, frankincense and myrrh. (Catholic Encyclopedia) Photo is of an antique Spanish triptych depicting the Feast of the Epiphany hanging in the Cathedral Rectory.   .

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O Holy Night

      Now there were shepherds in that region living in the fields and keeping the night watch over their flock. The angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were struck with … Continue reading

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Comfort Those in Need, Lord

With profound grief, and in the spirit of love, we pray for those who died in Newtown on Friday. Out of the depths I have cried unto Thee, O Lord: Lord hear my voice. (Psalm 129)  

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Happy Thanksgiving

Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, who is good, whose mercy endures forever. (Psalms 106:1)     On this day we are thankful for family, thankful for friends, thankful for our faith community, and forever thankful to our God who loves … Continue reading

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Missionaries All

On Mission Appeals Sunday, Father Angel Vidal Ludan graced our Cathedral to concelebrate Mass with Monsignor McCarthy. During his homily he talked about the history  and service of  Missionhurst-CICM (Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary), and his own life … Continue reading

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Bring Your Dad to Church Sunday

Next Sunday, June 17, is Father’s Day. It is a day where we celebrate the contribution of fathers in shaping the lives of children. A good dad is one whose life and leadership is rooted in a relationship with God. … Continue reading

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Happy New Year!

With so much to be thankful for in 2011, and as the clock turns to 2012, we look forward to a year of growing in love and in deepening the understanding of our faith. As a parish family we are … Continue reading

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Keep Coming Home

We were blessed at the Cathedral this past weekend with very large crowds. The Children’s Christmas Vigil Mass was packed! Some thought as many as 1500 people. What a great sign of things to come to have so many young … Continue reading

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