Most Catholics have gone to adoration to visit our Eucharistic Lord in the tabernacle. For some of us this visit is a recurring pilgrimage, part of our weekly or even daily routine. Some of us may have gone once or twice but remain uncertain about the difference between common prayer and adoration. We might wonder about the purpose and meaning of frequent adoration, and whether we should do it more often.

What exactly is happening when we receive the Eucharist during Mass or pray in front of the Eucharist in the Blessed Sacrament? Is it worth our time? Is something real taking place?

When we look at the host held in the monstrance during adoration, we’re able to meditate on the reality that Christ made it possible to sacrifice Himself for us, but never leave us, just like He promised. When He takes the form of the host, He is there with us physically in the room.

Loving God, as a mother gives life and nourishment to her children, so you give life and care for your Church.

May the example of Mary, mother of Jesus, inspire them to live their vocation as Christian mothers and call their children to faith. Guide and protect them in challenging times and help them to continue to trust in you all the days of their life.

The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, a holy day of obligation, celebrates Jesus’ rising into Heaven 40 days after He rose on Easter. The Ascension is the culmination of Jesus’ earthly time with the Apostles, where He teaches and prepares them for their ministries. Celebrations of the Ascension are some of the oldest in the Church. The Ascension serves as a reminder for us to set our sights on holiness, to strive for a relationship with Christ.

Our Masses are

Wednesday, May 13, 5:30 pm 

Thursday, May 14, 11:15 am and 7:00 pm.

Our 8th grade students will have a graduation Mass and banquet to celebrate their time at our school.

We pray for these students and their families.

The Catholic Mass and other Sacraments are the most important reasons we are here, as the model representative of Christ’s church in action, led in Omaha by the Archbishop. The Cathedral parish has been the anchor of the community, active in social justice concerns: serving those in need; maintaining the neighborhood during suburban exodus; providing a gathering place for city-wide prayer vigils; ecumenical sharing and neighborhood associations; these are all part of the work we do as Saint Cecilia Cathedral parish.

Our mission is to bring all to the beauty, truth, and joy of Christ. Worship of Jesus Christ in the Cathedral is offered through the celebration of the Eucharist which is the “source and summit” of our faith.

See a selection of spectacular white Eastertide vestments and liturgical implements on display in the Cathedral until May 27.

The Catholic Mass and other Sacraments are the most important reasons we are here, as the model representative of Christ’s church in action, led in Omaha by the Archbishop.

We parishioners, who experience the beauty of the Cathedral of Saint Cecilia on a regular basis, hopefully never become indifferent to the beauty around us. But even if we do – beauty is temporal, fleeting. We are invested and engaged in our faith community, it’s the truth that keeps us coming back. The beauty of our faith is the truth that exists whether we worship together in the grandest cathedral or the most meager chapel.

We welcome Deacon Jack Miller back to Saint Cecilia Cathedral. He was ordained a permanent deacon for the Archdiocese of Omaha in 2009. His first 5 years of service were at St. Robert parish followed by 5 years here at St. Cecilia Cathedral. These past 6 years he has served the people of St. Wenceslaus parish.

Deacon Miller has a full time business job in Omaha and will serve us outside of those duties. He looks forward to being part of the Cathedral team and helping our priests and the Archbishop with Masses and other sacraments.

Marie Rubis Bauer will be completing her time as Archdiocesan Director of Music and Cathedral Organist at St. Cecilia in June of this year.

Since 2003, she has shared her passion for the Church’s choral and liturgical music in the Archdiocese of Omaha as Director of Music and Cathedral Organist at Saint Cecilia Cathedral.

You are invited to a concert at St. Cecilia Cathedral on Sunday, May 24, at 6:00 pm celebrating the music ministry of Dr. Marie Rubis Bauer. Come share music and friendship with one another and with Marie. There will be a reception following the concert at the Cathedral Cultural Center.