Welcome to Saint Cecilia Catholic Cathedral

Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Omaha where our mission is to bring all to the beauty, truth, and joy of Christ.

News and Information

Welcome Archbishop-designate Michael McGovern

Pope Francis appoints Bishop Michael McGovern as 6th Archbishop of Omaha

Installation Mass: May 7, 2025 at Saint Cecilia Cathedral

 

Lent & Easter

At Saint Cecilia Cathedral

Palm Sunday Saturday 5:30 pm, Sunday 8:30 am and 10:30 am
with Archbishop Lucas [April 12/13]
Chrism Mass 11:00 am with Archbishop Lucas [April 14]
Holy Thursday 7:00 pm with Archbishop Lucas [April 17]
Good Friday Service 7:00 pm with Abp Lucas [April 18]
Easter Vigil 8:00 pm with Archbishop Lucas [April 19]
Easter Sunday 8:30 am and 10:30 am [April 20]

Saint Cecilia Cathedral Makes an Impact

Where our mission is to bring all to the beauty, truth, and joy of Christ.

Watch this video to see parishioners express their love for Saint Cecilia Cathedral.

Cathedral Plaza & Garden Project

With your help and participation, this once-in-a-generation project will become a new gathering space for our parish and for Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Omaha.

Pray With Us for Your Cathedral

Join us as we pray every Thursday 2:30 to 3:00 pm in the Cathedral before the Blessed Sacrament or at home/work for our priests & past priests, deacons, parishioners, staff, child care children & families & staff, school students & families & teachers, and all of the ministries and programs of Saint Cecilia Cathedral.

Also . . . join us Thursdays for Eucharistic Adoration from Noon-6:00 pm in Our Lady of Nebraska Chapel.

Get Involved at Saint Cecilia Cathedral

Our Parish

Tell me more!

Our parish is the home, heart, and foundation of the Omaha Archdiocese. We minister to people throughout the Omaha area and beyond.

Our mission is to bring all to the beauty, truth, and joy of Christ. The heart of Saint Cecilia is the people. Every person in this parish is invited to become a part of the life of our parish through ministries, activities, and committees.

Celebrate Mass

Sunday:  8:30 am and 10:30 am (choir)
Saturday:  7:30 am and 5:30 pm
Weekday:  11:15 am
Holy Day:  5:30 pm (vigil), 11:15 am and 7:00 pm
Holiday:  9:00 am

Confession Schedule
Weekdays: 11:50 am – 12:10 pm
Saturdays: 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Visit Us

We are located in the heart of Midtown at 701 North 40th Street, Omaha, Nebraska.

The Church is open for visit and prayer time daily 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Administration office hours are weekdays 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Call us at 402-551-2313, or to schedule a tour call 402-551–4888.

Be In the Know

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Cathedral Campus

St. Cecilia Cathedral

A masterpiece of creativity, the Cathedral was built in 1907. It is a cause for pride among parishioners, alumni of the parish schools, and friends among the civic community of Omaha.

St. Cecilia School

The school, built in 1955, has full wireless data access, projectors and Apple TV devices in every room, a state-of-the-art science lab, and a  STEAM & Media Center.

AdminISTRATION Office / Rectory

The building is a mid-century modern building with many original features inside. It include the priests’ residence and offices and the Cathedral staff offices.

Msgr. Graham Building

This building includes the Cultural Center, Cathedral Arts Project, Music Ministry, Parish Center, cafeteria and gym. This was the original Cathedral High School that was renovated in 2003.

ChildCare Center

Located adjacent to the grade school, the center accepts infants (6 weeks to 18 months) up to school-age kids (5 to 13). Full-day and before/after care are available.