All are invited to pray the Stations of the Cross in the upper church at 5:30 pm.

All are invited to pray the Stations of the Cross in the upper church at 5:30 pm.

Christmas Open House Monday, Dec. 28, 3:00 - 7:00 pm

Celebrate the arrival of Our Savior at Mass.

Celebrate the arrival of Our Savior at 10:00 pm

Celebrate the arrival of Our Savior at Mass.

Join us for one of Central Minnesota's most beautiful holiday traditions. The choirboys return to their annual Christmas Concert where they will present carols familiar and new, with the help of the SJBC Orchestra and a special Alumni Chorus. There will be two opportunities to see the show on December 21 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm.

Celebrate God’s love and forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation as you prepare our heart for Christmas. Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 6:30 pm.

All parishioners in our cluster are invited to take part in our annual Day of  Joyful Giving.  You can take part in the project by donating food for the Christmas Food Baskets and Giving Tree projects.  Then all are invited to St. Augustine on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 3:00 pm to wrap the gifts and prepare the food baskets for distribution.

Masses will be celebrated in the upper church of St. Mary’s Cathedral

Dec. 9 at Masses at 7:00 am & 12:05 pm

Elder members and friends of All Called to Christ ACC are invited to a Mass for Elders on Thursday, December 5, at 10:00 am at Holy Spirit Church. There will be an opportunity for reconciliation from 9:15 - 9:45 am and following Mass. Anointing of the Sick will also be available. Coffee and rolls will be served after Mass.

Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Cathedral in thanksgiving for all of our blessings. November 28 at 8:30 am.

 The Choirs of St. Cloud State University present “Music at St. Mary’s”. This annual event offers the finest repertoire, ranging from exciting new works to beloved choral and instrumental classics, and features performances by a variety of SCSU ensembles. November 21 at 7:00 pm.

Join us for a heartwarming Thanksgiving concert that will bring joy to your ears and help those in need. We are proud  to collect non-perishable food items for our community.  The beautiful music and the generous donations will undoubtedly create an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. Come together with us on Saturday, November 16, at 7:00 pm to support a worthy cause. Let's make this Thanksgiving a truly meaningful one.  Featuring: St. Mary's Cathedral Choir, Saint John's Boys' Choir, Minnesota Center Chorale, Atonement Lutheran Church Choir, and Central MN Saints Choir.

Catholic Mission goes where there is need, meets who is in need and does whatever it can to encourage people to respond to God’s infinite love!

In recognition of all volunteers who generously donate their time to St. Mary’s Cathedral, St. John Cantius, and St. Augustine, staff at our parishes are hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. RSVP by May 9.

Divine Mercy Sunday will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday, April 7, from 1:00 - 3:30 pm in the upper church. The afternoon includes Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Schedule of Events

1:00 pm          Opening Liturgy and

                        Solemn Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

 1:30 pm          Presentation by Fr. Jeremy Ploof

 2:00 pm          Hymn:  Mercy, O God

 2:15 pm          Rosary led by Lucas and Michelle Gerads

 2:45 pm          Presentation by Bishop Patrick Neary, C.S.C.

 3:00 pm          Chaplet of Divine Mercy in Song

                        Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament

All are welcome.

7:00 pm Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper with Bishop Patrick Neary

8:30 pm Vigil

10:00 pm Night Prayer

Palm Sunday Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Cathedral at 9:30 am.

All are invited to pray the Stations of the Cross in the upper church at 5:30 pm.

All are invited to pray the Stations of the Cross in the upper church at 5:30 pm.

All are invited to pray the Stations of the Cross in the upper church at 5:30 pm.

All are invited to pray the Stations of the Cross in the upper church at 5:30 pm.

St. Mary’s Cathedral will celebrate two Masses on Ash Wednesday in the upper church: 7:00 am and 12:05 pm. Ashes will be distributed at both Masses.

Mass will be celebrated in the upper church at 8:30 am.

St. Mary’s Choir Performs Via Crucis

St. Mary’s Cathedral is pleased to announce the performance of “Via Crucis,” a choral and organ work by Franz Liszt.  This special Stations of the Cross will be held on Friday, March 31, at 7:00 pm.  All are welcome in the upper church of St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud for this free event.

The Blessing of the Throats is a sacramental of the Roman Catholic Church, ordinarily celebrated on February 3, the feast day of Saint Blaise of Sebaste (modern Sivas, Turkey).   Throats will also be blessed after the 5:00 pm Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral.

Blessing of Candles on the Feast of the Presentation On Thursday, February 2, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of our Lord.   This event recalls Jesus’ presentation in the Temple in Jerusalem forty days after his birth by his parents in obedience to the Law of Moses.  It is customary on this day to bless candles, recalling Simeon’s reference to the infant Jesus as the “light for revelation to the Gentiles” (Luke 2:32).  Candles will be blessed at the 12:05 pm Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral. You are most welcome to bring your own candles to Mass to be blessed.  Candles will also be available for a free will offering.