MASS & CONFESSION
MASS & CONFESSION

Welcome to Saint Cecilia Catholic Cathedral

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

Archdiocese of Omaha Mother Church

We are INTENTIONALLY Catholic!

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

Holy Mass: Sunday 8:30 am & 10:30 am; Saturday 7:30 am & 5:30 pm; Monday - Friday 11:15 am.

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Advent at Cathedral

Advent is a season of hope, a time to nurture peace and experience joy in anticipation for the love that is made incarnate with the birth of Jesus.

Heavenly Father, Your son, Jesus, is Your greatest gift to us, a great sign of Your love. Guide us as we strive to walk in that love together as a family this Advent. As we prepare our hearts for Christmas, bring us closer to each other and to Your son. Give us the grace and strength we need every day. Help us to always trust in You. Come, Lord Jesus, lead all people closer to You. Come and dispel the darkness of our world with the light of Your love. Amen.

Adoration Thursday, December 4, 11, 18, Noon to 6:00 pm

Confession 11:50 am – 12:15 pm weekdays and 4:00 – 5:00 pm Saturdays
Friday, December 19, 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm
Monday, December 22, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Tuesday, December 23, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Candlelight Compline December 8, 8:15 pm, following Immaculate Conception Mass

 

Welcome Visitors

 We are so excited to have you “Come Home” to Saint Cecilia Cathedral, a beautiful teaching space about our Catholic Faith. All who enter the church and receive the sacraments here experience the grace and glory and love of God. Through our Masses and even the private prayer time in the quiet of this holy space, we offer you an opportunity to join us. We would love to have you be part of our family. 

One of the things that draws people into Saint Cecilia Cathedral is the beauty and grandeur of the building itself. Visitors are drawn to the towers on the hill and the amazing architecture; those gathered for liturgies or Archdiocesan events are engulfed within in the beauty of the religious symbols, art, and sculpture.

Yet for all of its grand architecture and decoration and history, the primary purpose of Saint Cecilia Cathedral is the worship of God within the Catholic faith. The truth remains that there is nothing more beautiful than the celebrations (Masses) that happen here every day. Guests come for the beauty; they stay for the truth.

 

A Festival of Christmas Brass

The Omaha Symphony in collaboration with Saint Cecilia Cathedral, proudly presents A Festival of Christmas Brass on December 18, 7:30 pm, in the Cathedral. Hear traditional and new Christmas music in the glorious sacred space of Saint Cecilia Cathedral – a collaboration between and the second concert of the new two concert series presented by the Omaha Symphony and Saint Cecilia Cathedral. Featuring the Brass section of the Omaha Symphony and Dr. Marie Rubis Bauer, Cathedral Organist.

Tickets are available through the button link or at the Omaha Symphony website. $35.

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Christmas at Saint Cecilia Cathedral

Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24

5:10 pm: Musical prelude: Cathedral musicians & strings

5:30 pm: Vigil Mass

11:00 pm: Christmas concert: Cathedral musicians & strings

Midnight: Holy Mass with Archbishop George McGovern

 

Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25

8:10 am: Musical prelude: Cathedral musicians & brass

8:30 am: Holy Mass

10:10 am: Musical prelude: Cathedral musicians & brass

10:30 am: Holy Mass

 

Cathedral Plaza 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.

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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.

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Jubilee Mass

Archbishop Michael G. McGovern will officially mark the closing of the 2025 Jubilee Year on Sunday, December 28, at the 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha. All are welcome to join us.

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Our Parish

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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.

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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

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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 weekdays 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, Saturdays 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, and Sundays 7:30 am to 5:30 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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