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

Special Masses

Memorial Day
Mass will be Monday, May 26, at 9:00 am instead of 11:15 am.

Feast of the Ascension
Our Masses are May 28 at 5:30 pm and May 29 at 11:15 am and 7:00 pm.

Priesthood Ordination

Archdiocese of Omaha Priesthood Ordination

Saturday, June 7, 10:00 am, Saint Cecilia Cathedral

Deacon Logan Hepp, St. Stephen the Martyr Parish, Omaha

Deacon Brian Hula, St. Peter Parish, Omaha

Deacon Will Targy, St. Mary Parish, Bellevue

Welcome Archbishop Michael McGovern

 

Bishop Michael McGovern will be the 6th Archbishop of Omaha

Installation Mass: May 7, 2:00 pm at Saint Cecilia Cathedral

God, eternal shepherd, you tend your Church in many ways and rule us with love. You have chosen your servant, Michael McGovern, to be a shepherd of your flock. Give him a spirit of courage and right judgment, a spirit of knowledge and love. By governing with fidelity those entrusted to his care, may he build your Church as a sign of salvation for the world. Amen.

 

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

Sundays:  8:30 am and 10:30 am 
Saturdays:  7:30 am and 5:30 pm
Weekdays:  11:15 am
Holy Days:  5:30 pm (vigil), 11:15 am and 7:00 pm
Holidays:  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, on a hill overlooking the great city.

The Church is open for visit and prayer time M-F 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Saturdays 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, and Sundays 8:00 am to 6:00 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

Each week we produce a bulletin filled with Cathedral information. Pick one up in the church or check here on the website.

We send two weekly emails to keep you informed of events and Masses, etc. If you are not receiving our emails, please click the button to get on the list.

We will also post important information here on our website.

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 STEAM & Media Center, and updated art and music classrooms.

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 Administration 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.