Cathedral Connections
Awaiting a Shepherd: The Conclave Begins Tomorrow
May 6, 2025 This Wednesday, the eyes and prayers of the world will turn toward the Sistine Chapel, where the College of Cardinals will enter into Conclave to elect the next Pope—the 267th successor of St. Peter. It is a moment filled with prayerful expectation and profound significance for the [...]
Mary, Our Mother: A Reflection for the Month of May
May 3, 2025 The month of May holds a special place in the heart of the Church. It is a time when blossoms begin to unfold, the earth comes alive with color and fragrance, and so too does our devotion to Mary, the Mother of God and our mother. For [...]
St. Joseph the Worker
May 1, 2025 “Work is a fundamental dimension of man’s existence.”—St. John Paul II, Laborem Exercens, 4 On May 1, the Church honors St. Joseph the Worker, patron of laborers and model of dignity in work. This feast, instituted by Pope Pius XII in 1955, was deliberately placed on the [...]
99 Years of Faith: The Dedication Anniversary of the Cathedral
April 28, 2025 Looking Back with Gratitude Today, we joyfully celebrate the 99th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Cathedral of Saint Joseph. Though the actual date of the Cathedral's dedication was April 21, 1926, we commemorate it today, outside of the Octave of Easter, with hearts full of gratitude [...]
Divine Mercy Sunday
April 26, 2025 As we conclude the Easter Octave, the Church throughout the world celebrates Divine Mercy Sunday—a feast that flows from the very heart of the Risen Christ. Instituted by Saint John Paul II in the year 2000, Divine Mercy Sunday invites us to place our complete trust in [...]
In Memoriam: Pope Francis
April 25, 2025 With hearts full of both sorrow and gratitude, we join the Church and the world in mourning the death of our Holy Father, Pope Francis. His passing on Easter Monday—in this Octave of Easter when we solemnly celebrate Christ’s victory over death—reminds us of the hope that [...]
Living the Octave: Eight Days of Easter Joy
April 22, 2025 “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.” – Psalm 118:24 In Catholic churches around the world, Easter is not just a single day. It’s an entire season of joy! And it begins with something extraordinary: the Octave of Easter, eight [...]
Entering the Sacred Triduum: The Heart of the Church’s Year
April 17, 2025 The Sacred Triduum—Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil—is the summit of the liturgical year. These three days are not just a series of solemn liturgies; they are one great mystery unfolding in time, drawing us into the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. On [...]
Healed by Love: Entering into the Passion of Christ
April 10, 2025 As we journey closer to Holy Week, the Church places before us the mystery of Christ’s suffering—not to burden us, but to invite us into a deeper love. In the first Letter of St. Peter, we hear this profound truth: “By His wounds you have been healed” [...]
Return to Mercy: The Lenten Gift of Confession
April 9, 2025 Lent is a season of return—a time to come home to God with open hearts and honest souls. It’s a journey of repentance, yes, but even more so, a journey of mercy. And at the heart of that mercy is a sacrament we sometimes overlook or avoid: [...]
Rector’s Reflections: A New Beginning in Christ
April 5, 2025 Dear Friends in Christ Jesus, In this Sunday's Gospel (John 8:1–11), we hear the powerful story of the woman caught in adultery. The scribes and Pharisees bring her to Jesus, ready to condemn her. But Jesus responds with great wisdom and compassion. He says, “Let the one [...]
Welcome to Cathedral Connections
April 2, 2025 Welcome to the very first post of Cathedral Connections, the official blog of the Cathedral of St. Joseph! We’re excited to begin this new chapter in our digital life—one that will bring you closer to the heart of our parish and shine a light on the vibrant [...]
