Welcome to
Saint Cecilia Catholic Cathedral
Where FAITH is FIRST!
Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Omaha
Rev. Michael Grewe, Pastor/Rector
Photo courtesy of High Note Aerial Photography
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Support Saint Cecilia Cathedral
Please donate to our annual appeal for reserve dollars for:
• School Assistance – Tuition and general support
• Capital Improvements and Campus Maintenance
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. As a Roman Catholic parish, we welcome people of diverse backgrounds into a worshiping, ministering community, and graciously accept our leadership role in the Archdiocese and community. The Cathedral parish consists of over 900 households. 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.
We encounter Jesus.
School
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Saint Cecilia Cathedral Grade School is an award-winning Catholic school. Founded in 1907 in the Dominican tradition, we welcome and educate a diverse population of children in PreKindergarten through 8th Grade. We are committed to fostering a Christian learning environment and proclaiming and modeling faith, worship, service and prayer. Our mission is to teach and live the Catholic faith within a nurturing family-like community, to teach reverence for life and respect for all, and to foster each student's academic potential.
We equip Jesus' disciples!
Child Care
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Located on the Cathedral campus and adjacent to the grade school,
Saint Cecilia Child Care Center is licensed for children 6 weeks to 13 years old.
With close access to a fenced-in
playground and sports field,
the children have a wonderful
opportunity for gross motor skills.
We offer activities for social and
cognitive development.
Language, math, creative art,
dramatic play, singing, pre-writing
and other “learning through play”
activities are taught by our
qualified staff in a
safe, loving and child-friendly environment. Start your Cathedral journey with us!
We live Jesus' mercy.
Celebrate Mass with Us
You are invited to join us for Mass on Sundays (7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am, and 5:30 pm). Saturday Masses are at 7:30 am and 5:30 pm.
Weekday Masses are 7:00 am and 11:15 am.
Come Visit Us
We are located in the heart of Midtown at 701 N 40th Street, Omaha, Nebraska.
Our administration office phone number is 402-551-2313. Administration office hours are M-F 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
The Church is open for visit and prayer time weekdays 6:30 am to 6:00 pm and weekends 7:00 am to 6:30 pm. Rev. Michael Grewe is our pastor.
Get to Know Us
Saint Cecilia Parish, School, and Child Care Center, situated on the beautiful Cathedral campus, is a faith community and spiritual home for 900+ families, 300+ students, countless school alumni and friends.
We are the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Omaha which serves 230,000 Northeast Nebraska Catholics.
Classic Cathedral
Encountering Jesus
What makes Saint Cecilia
a place that involves all parishioners and visitors
in the mission of Jesus?
We offer a continual sacrifice
of thanks and praise to God.
We speak and witness to the Word of God.
We call forth the gifts of our parish community
in the service of others.
We are an exemplary parish community filled with
priestly, prophetic,
and kingly people!!
Equipping Disciples
What makes Saint Cecilia
a place that equips all
parishioners and visitors
in the discipleship of Jesus?
Our liturgies provide
a firm foundation
of learning to be a disciple.
Our Catholic school and faith formation programs
help us learn about and spread
the Good News of Christ!
We are an exemplary parish
community filled with
eloquent and excited
disciples of Jesus!!
Living Mercy
What makes Saint Cecilia
a place that shows mercy
to all of our parishioners, students, parents, and visitors
in the example of Jesus?
Through our sacramental life,
our Catholic grade school,
and our outreach programs,
we offer the mercy of God
to all who enter the
Cathedral campus.
We are an exemplary parish community filled with
the mercy and love
of Jesus!!
Experience Cathedral
Consider how YOU can fit in
and participate in the life
of our community in these ways!
Walk through the huge bronze doors of the Cathedral
to a sacred space of worship.
Meet with our Cathedral staff
who are dedicated to their faith.
Shop the gift shop and
view the history of Cathedral
in our museum.
Tour the school
and child care center
to see the growing faith
of our Cathedral children.
Art and Architecture
Although the primary purpose of Saint Cecilia Cathedral is the worship of God,
we are known for our grand architecture, splendid art, and music of the highest quality.
Click the images below to learn more and then visit us to experience it for yourself!
Cathedral Campus
The Cathedral of Saint Cecilia is a masterpiece of creativity.
Built in 1907, it remains a cause for pride among parishioners, alumni of the parish schools, and friends among the civic community of Omaha. It is the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Omaha.
The Cathedral Church includes the Nave (main church area), Our Lady of Nebraska Chapel, Nash Chapel, Baptistry, Nash Crypt, and a Spanish Art exhibit.
701 N 40th Street, Omaha NE 68131. Open daily 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Come home to Cathedral!
Saint Cecilia Cathedral School, built in 1955, has full wireless data access, data projectors and Apple TV devices in every room, a state-of-the-art science lab, updated security systems, and is fully air-conditioned.
Recent facility updates include the conversion of the library into our STEAM & Media Center, the addition of a Kindergarten classroom, and the relocation of the Computer Lab.
3869 Webster Street, Omaha NE 68131. 402-556-6655. Call for a tour/visit!
The Cathedral Cultural Center (Msgr. Graham building) includes Sunderland Gallery, Cathedral Museum, O’Donnell Lecture Hall, Cathedral Gift Shop, Saint Cecilia Institute for Sacred Liturgy, Music and the Arts, Cathedral Arts Project, and Cathedral Music Ministry.
The Center opened in 2003 as a result of a complete renovation of the first floor of the original Cathedral High School building.
3900 Webster Street, Omaha NE 68131. 402-551-4888. Open Tuesday through Sunday Noon to 4:00 pm. Plan to include us in your next visit!
The Rectory/Administration Office building is a mid-century modern building with many original features inside.
It include the priests' residence, Pastor's office, Associate Pastor's office, Campus Business Manager's office, Development Director's office, Communications Director's office, Alumni Director's office, the Faith Formation Director's office, and the Office Assistance's office.
701 N 40th Street, Omaha NE 68131. 402-551-2313. Office hours are weekdays 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Stop in to see us!
Located on the Cathedral campus and adjacent to the grade school, our facility has separate rooms for infants (6 weeks to 18 months), toddlers (18 months to 3 years), preschool-age kids (3 to 5 years) and school-age kids (5 to 13).
Our center contains classroom space as well as outdoor playgrounds.
3869 Webster Street, Omaha NE 68131. 402-553-1708. Center hours are 6:30 am to 6:00 pm. Start your journey with us!!
Housed on the north end of the Msgr. Ernest Graham Building, the Parish Center includes a dining room with kitchen for gatherings and a media/conference room for meetings and presentations. Stop over!
Located in the Msgr. Ernest Graham Building, the school gymnasium is an active place! Home to our school's sports teams, the gym has a history of ball games and activities. The gymnasium is the envy of sports teams who come from across the city to play. Fun times!
Cathedral Communication
It is more important than ever that we are able to communicate vital Cathedral information to our all of our parishioners and visitors.
If you are not already receiving our weekly emails, please contact us to get on our list: sgraham@stceciliacathedral.org.
We will also post important information here.
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The Nicene Creed
Catholic belief is succinctly expressed in the profession of faith or credo called the Nicene Creed:
I believe in one God,
the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.
