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Vespers for Corpus Christi

Posted on June 11, 2020 in: General News, Prayer, Music

Vespers for Corpus Christi

Join us for a sung Vespers June 14 @ 6PM. Vespers is evening prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours. It's an opportunity for us to pray together as a community on this Solemnity. This will be offered online via live-streaming: Click Here for the live-stream. Verbum Sup...

Bells of Saint Patrick Ringing in the New Year

Posted on February 01, 2025 in: General News, Music

Bells of Saint Patrick Ringing in the New Year

I have to tell you something amazing about Saint Patrick's Cathedral volunteers. This year, we have 8 wonderful members in the bell choir that are really excited about the music ministry and are great people to work with. They care so much about this parish. Part of practice every week, is that ...

CT March for Life Buses

Posted on January 29, 2025 in: General News

CT March for Life Buses

The Connecticut March for Life is March 19th 2025 at the state Capital Building in Hartford. CT Right to Life and the Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring buses to the event leaving from various locations in the Diocese. For more information on those buses please contact Margaret Becotte,...

Email Scam Warning

Posted on January 15, 2025 in: General News

Email Scam Warning

If you recieved the email below or one like it, please ignore it--it is a scam. Monsignor Tony does not use email. Additionally Fr Julian or anyone at the Cathedral would never email out such a vague request. Sadly, it is not uncommon for a scammer to create a fake email acc...

You are invited to Mass with the Archbishop

Posted on January 08, 2025 in: General News, Prayer

You are invited to Mass with the Archbishop

Archbishop Christopher Coyne the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Norwich, will be the Main Celebrant of the 9:00AM Mass on Sunday, January 12th 2025. All are welcome to attend this Mass, celebrating the Baptism of the Lord and ending the Christmas season, with the Archbishop...

Epiphany Calendar

Posted on January 02, 2025 in: General News, Music

Epiphany Calendar

At the 9AM Mass, we will offer “The Announcement of Easter and the Moveable Feasts,” and it happens on Epiphany as a musical and historical punctuation mark. Its tradition was before people had literacy and written or printed calendars. The people of God get to hear this l...

The Festival of Lessons and Carols

Posted on December 09, 2024 in: General News, Music

The Festival of Lessons and Carols

The Festival of Lessons and Carols is December 22 at 7:30PM. This is where we read through scriptures, which tell of the loving purposes of God from the first days of our disobedience unto the glorious redemption brought to us by Christ’s birth. There will be choral music accompan...

Mass Schedule for the Immaculate Conception

Posted on November 24, 2024 in: General News, Prayer

Mass Schedule for the Immaculate Conception

December 8th falls on a Sunday this year therefore the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception will be observed on Monday, December 9th. Archbishop Coyne, Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Norwich, has issued a dispensation from the obligation for the faithful present in the Diocese...

Mass Schedule for the Solemnity of All Saints; November 1st

Posted on October 23, 2024 in: General News, Prayer

Mass Schedule for the Solemnity of All Saints; November 1st

The Solemnity of All Saints is on Friday, November 1st and is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be celebrated at the Cathedral as follows: Anticipatory Mass (Vigil) for the Solemnity of All Saints Thursday, October 31st 5:00 PM Masses for the Solemnity of All Saint...

Change Clocks for Sunday Nov. 3

Posted on October 16, 2024 in: General News

Change Clocks for Sunday Nov. 3

Don't forget to change your clocks this weekend! Spring forward - fall back. Enjoy the extra hour of sleep.

Music Volunteers Needed

Posted on September 11, 2024 in: General News, Music

Music Volunteers Needed

These are two new exciting programs. We need particular help with St. Pats Singers Schola Schola is a new program for children in Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8. Children and youth learn to sing and ring handbells for Masses. The children and youth also learn about the Catholic liturgy...

Faith Formation and Youth Group Volunteer Opportunities

Posted on August 04, 2024 in: General News

Faith Formation and Youth Group Volunteer Opportunities

+ Lord, send laborers to the harvest...! + FAITH FORMATION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Do you enjoy being with children, listening to their stories and hearing all they wonder about? Does sharing your faith and praying with others energize or excite you? You may have the gifts that will help in being a...

Mass Schedule for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Posted on July 24, 2024 in: General News, Prayer

Mass Schedule for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is on Wednesday, August 15th and is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be celebrated at the Cathedral as follows: Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Wednesday, August 14 5:00 PM Masses for...

2024-2025 Faith Formation Registration

Posted on July 17, 2024 in: General News

2024-2025 Faith Formation Registration

The 2024-2025 Faith Formation year begins on Sunday, September 8th for students in grades Kindergarten through Eighth grade. Classes will be held on Sundays from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in the St. Patrick Cathedral School building. Please use the link below to register your children. Sacr...

Patriotic Sing-A-Long

Posted on June 19, 2024 in: General News, Music

Patriotic Sing-A-Long

Wednesday, July 3 at 6:30PM On Wednesday, July 3 at 6:30PM, we will have a Patriotic Sing-a-Long featuring our organist, Michael Steven Lianos. He will play selections such as “My Country ‘Tis of Thee”, our National Anthem, “Navy Hymn”, “Battle Hymn of the...

Mass Schedule for Ascension Thursday

Posted on May 03, 2024 in: General News, Prayer

Mass Schedule for Ascension Thursday

The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord is on Thursday, May 9th and is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be celebrated at the Cathedral as follows: Wednesday, May 8th Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord 5:00PM Thursday, May 9th ...

ECSO Palm Sunday Concert

Posted on March 13, 2024 in: General News, Music

ECSO Palm Sunday Concert

Sunday, March 24 at 7:30PM Click here to register for a free ticket PICTURE CREDIT: Tom Bombria Join us for this free, open to public concert at the Cathedral of St. Patrick. Concert Program: Premiere of Lux Aeterna, composed by ECSC Director, David McDavitt Mozart&#...

Holy Week 2024 Schedule

Posted on March 13, 2024 in: General News, Prayer

Holy Week 2024 Schedule

SCHEDULE FOR HOLY WEEK 2024 AT THE CATHEDRAL OF SAINT PATRICK PALM SUNDAY: Sunday, March 24th 5:00 PM Saturday Vigil 7:30 AM 9:00 AM (Radio Broadcast) 10:30 AM (livestreamed) 5:00 PM MONDAY OF HOLY WEEK: Monday, March 25th Masses celebrated at 7:00 AM, NOO...

Schedule of Christmas Masses

Posted on January 29, 2024 in: General News, Prayer

Schedule of Christmas Masses

The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord - Christmas is on Wednesday, December 25th. Masses will be celebrated at the Cathedral as follows: MASSES for the SOLEMNITY OF CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS EVE Tuesday, December 24th 4:00PM 10:00PM** **Mass at Midnight will...

Middle School/High School Night is THIS SUNDAY!

Posted on January 29, 2024 in: General News, Prayer

Middle School/High School Night is THIS SUNDAY!

THIS Sunday, Febrary 16th will be a MIDDLE & HIGH School Night from 6PM-8PM. All Middle Schoolers are invited to join us this Sunday! See you there! Click here to access the Volunteer Sign Up link! Thank you and God bless you! If you have any questions or would like to b...

Donut Sunday is CANCELLED for February 9th

Posted on January 29, 2024 in: General News

Donut Sunday is CANCELLED for February 9th

Due to the coming snow, COFFEE and DONUTS for Sunday February 9th is CANCELLED. Stay safe! Please join us for the NEXT Coffee and Donuts Sunday, March 2nd following the 7:30AM and 9:00AM Masses in the Parish Hall Note: We are looking for volunteers to help fa...

Next Family Holy Hour & Breakfast is February 22nd!

Posted on January 29, 2024 in: General News, Prayer

Next Family Holy Hour & Breakfast is February 22nd!

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help with set up or cooking for these events please email us at StPatrickCathedral.RSVP@gmail.com

Mass Schedule for Mary, Mother of God

Posted on January 29, 2024 in: General News, Prayer

Mass Schedule for Mary, Mother of God

The Solemnity the Blessed Virgin Mary,the Mother of God is on Wednesday, January 1st and is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be celebrated at the Cathedral as follows: Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary the Mother of God Tuesday, December 31st 5:...

Save the Date: One Night Parish Mission will be April 2nd!

Posted on January 29, 2024 in: General News, Prayer

Save the Date: One Night Parish Mission will be April 2nd!

Schedule for Ash Wednesday: February 14th

Posted on January 29, 2024 in: General News, Prayer

Schedule for Ash Wednesday: February 14th

Lent 2024 begins on Wednesday, February 14th. The Cathedral's Ash Wednesday Schedule is as follows: Wednesday, February 14th: 7:00 AM Mass (no music) 8:15 AM School Mass (Young Choristers) Noon Mass (music) 3:00PM Liturgy of the Word with distribution of Ashes (No Ma...

Interested in Becoming Catholic? Join OCIA! (formerly RCIA)

Posted on January 29, 2024 in: General News, Prayer

Interested in Becoming Catholic? Join OCIA! (formerly RCIA)

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults--OCIA (formerly RCIA) is the pathway in the Church for Individuals to be accompanied as they seek to become Catholic and recieve the Sacraments of Initiation; Baptism, Confirmation and the Holy Eucharist. If you are an adult desiring Baptis...

Friday Lenten Mass & Stations

Posted on January 29, 2024 in: General News, Prayer

Friday Lenten Mass & Stations

Join us at the Cathedral each Friday of Lent for Mass and the Way of the Cross! Beginning on Friday, February 16th and repeating on each week, Mass will be celebrated at 5:00 PM with Stations following. Actual dates are as follows: February 16th - 5:00 PM February 23rd -...

Eucharistic Revival Night: Wednesday, April 24th

Posted on January 29, 2024 in: General News, Prayer

Eucharistic Revival Night: Wednesday, April 24th

Eucharistic Revival Night: Parish Holy Hour & Fellowship Wednesday, April 24th - 6:30PM-8PM All are invited! Come be with our Eucharistic Lord and our parish community! The evening will include a Holy Hour of Adoration with a brief reflection on the Eucharist, time for personal prayer...

Youth Group Spring Retreat: June 1st

Posted on January 29, 2024 in: General News, Prayer

Youth Group Spring Retreat: June 1st

7th - 12th Graders! You are invited to the Transfigured Youth Group Spring Retreat! Saturday, June 1st 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady Mother of the Church Motherhouse 54 W Main St - Baltic, CT 06330 ...

Mass times for Mary Mother of God

Posted on December 20, 2023 in: General News

Mass times for Mary Mother of God

Since this solemnity falls on a Monday, there is no vigil Mass. January 1 at 7AM and NOON Mary, Mother of God is a Holy Day, but this particular year, it is not a day of obligation. This year, rather, it is holy day of opportunity. 7PM Novena is CANCELLED.

The Polyphony Choir at 10:30AM Mass Sunday

Posted on December 06, 2023 in: General News, Music

The Polyphony Choir at 10:30AM Mass Sunday

About the Polyphony Choir from Magdalen College in New Hampshire Magdalen College students immerse themselves in the great tradition of Catholic sacred music by participating in the all-college choir for four years. The primary purpose of the choir is to enrich the liturgy through the singing of ...

Advent Family Holy Hour & Pancake Breakfast: Saturday, December 16th

Posted on December 01, 2023 in: General News, Prayer

Advent Family Holy Hour & Pancake Breakfast: Saturday, December 16th

Family Holy Hour, Pancake Breakfast & Service! Saturday, December 16th 8:30AM-10:30AM Parents, grandparents and families with children of all ages are invited to come together before the Lord for a Children’s Holy Hour and community breakfast. The Holy Hour will in...

All Saints Masses

Posted on October 30, 2023 in: General News

All Saints Masses

Tuesday, October 31: 5:00PM: All Saints Vigil Wednesday, November 1: 7:00AM: All Saints Mass 8:15AM: All Saints School Mass Noon: All Saints Mass 5:00PM: All Saints Mass

Gift Cards for Thanksgiving

Posted on October 29, 2023 in: General News

Gift Cards for Thanksgiving

We are currently collecting gift cards to help those in need to enjoy Thanksgiving. Gift cards from: Walmart ShopRite Stop & Shop Big Y, etc Gift Cards in the amount of $25 - $50 are most appreciated. Please be sure the card is activated and put in the offering plate mar...

Rise Up! Youth Group Fall Retreat is October 14th!

Posted on September 25, 2023 in: General News, Prayer

Rise Up! Youth Group Fall Retreat is October 14th!

Rise Up! The Cathedal of St Patrick's Youth Group Fall Retreat is coming... All 7-12th grade students are welcome! Come for talks on the Theological Virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity, Small Group Discussions, Games, Food, Adoration, Confession, the Sunday Vigil Mass, and More! We w...

Ascension Thursday

Posted on May 09, 2023 in: General News

Ascension Thursday

Ascension Day Mass Schedule WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2023 5:00PM Vigil THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023 7:00AM (no music) 8:15AM School Mass with Young Choristers 12:00PM Noon Mass 5:00PM Mass with Cathedral Choir

YOUTH GROUP RETREAT: April 29, 2023

Posted on April 11, 2023 in: General News, Prayer

YOUTH GROUP RETREAT: April 29, 2023

To RSVP for the Ever Burning & Never Consumed Retreat on Saturday, April 29th please use this Google Form. Thank you!

Heart to heart Dinner & Adoration: April 25th

Posted on April 05, 2023 in: General News, Prayer

Heart to heart Dinner & Adoration: April 25th

Heart to heart Dinner & Adoration Tuesday, April 25th from 6PM-8PM All are invited for dinner (free of charge) in the Parish Hall followed by a Holy Hour in the Cathedral which will include a brief talk on the Eucharist, time for personal prayer and a guided Scripture meditation...

Cathedral Holy Week Schedule

Posted on March 29, 2023 in: General News, Prayer

Cathedral Holy Week Schedule

Cathedral of Saint Patrick Holy Week Schedule PALM SUNDAY - APRIL 2ND VIGIL - SATURDAY, APRIL 1ST 5:00 PM SUNDAY 7:30, 9:00 (radio), 10:30 (streamed) AM & 5:00 PM TUESDAY APRIL 4TH 7:00AM MASS 10:30AM CHRISM MASS NO 12PM MASS HOLY T...

Candlelight Concert and Compline

Posted on March 09, 2023 in: General News, Prayer, Music

Candlelight Concert and Compline

March 19, 2023 at 7:30PM This event is a concert followed by Compline in candlelight. Compline comes from the Catholic Liturgy of the Hours, which is daily prayers throughout the day from morning to evening. Compline is the final prayer for the day, which prays for protection through&nb...

Chrism Choir

Posted on March 08, 2023 in: General News, Music

Chrism Choir

Chrism Choir 2023 Lent is here and plans for the annual Chrism Mass have begun. Each year, parishioners from every parish in the Diocese of Norwich and local area come to the Cathedral during Holy Week for the Chrism Mass that our bishop celebrates with the priests of our diocese. During this cel...

Stations of the Cross

Posted on February 25, 2023 in: General News, Prayer

Stations of the Cross

One way to be penitent and prayerful during Lent is to take part in Stations of the Cross. This commemorates the path Jesus took to Mout Calvary and helps us as Christians to contemplate the Passion of Christ. Here at the Cathedral, we offer this devotion every Friday at 5PM. Our devotion begins wit...

U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants on Tour

Posted on February 15, 2023 in: General News, Music

U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants on Tour

U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants on Tour February 19, 2023 at 7:30PM The Singing Sergeants are coming here to the Cathedral. PLEASE REGISTER FOR A FREE TICKET: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-united-states-air-force-bands-singing-sergeants-norwich-ct-tickets-488718118047 The Singing Se...

Cantor Formation

Posted on January 09, 2023 in: General News, Music

Cantor Formation

Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 10AM to 12PM Join us on Saturday, January 21, 2023, from 10am-12pm at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick for Cantor Formation. The first session will focus on the parts of the Mass and discussing the cantor's role in each area according to the General Instruction i...

LENTEN MISSSION: Welcome Fr. Emmanuel, CFR, Br. Shawn, CFR & Basilio Perez

Posted on January 01, 2023 in: General News, Prayer

LENTEN MISSSION: Welcome Fr. Emmanuel, CFR, Br. Shawn, CFR & Basilio Perez

The Cathedral of Saint Patrick is happy to welcome Fr. Emmanuel Mansford, CFR Eucharistic Preacher Br. Shawn O'Connor, CFR Franciscan Friar of the Renewal and Basilio Perez Praise and Worship Leader, Musician and we invite you to join us for the Lenten Mission Monday-W...

Transfigured Youth Group

Posted on December 14, 2022 in: General News, Prayer

Transfigured Youth Group

The Transfigured Youth Group will meet this Sunday, December 18th. We will begin at 5PM in the Church hall. **NOTE THE TIME ADJUSTMENT** We'll have a Chili dinner and then will be making Christmas cookies before going up into the church for Lessons and Carols Please send an em...

Christmas Mass Schedule

Posted on December 01, 2022 in: General News

Christmas Mass Schedule

Christmas Mass Schedule Christmas Eve 4PM Midnight Mass 12:00AM (Carols begin at 11:30PM) Chrstmas Day Masses 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AM, and 5:00PM Confesssions Monday 12/19 11:00AM-11:45AM 6:00PM-6:30PM Tuesday 12/20 11:00AM-11:45AM W...

Coffee and Donuts on 11/13!

Posted on November 02, 2022 in: General News

Coffee and Donuts on 11/13!

Coffee, Donuts, and Community! Sunday, November 13th following the 10:30 AM Mass in the Parish Hall.

Advent/Christmas Choir

Posted on November 01, 2022 in: General News, Music

Advent/Christmas Choir

Starts November 10 at 7:15PM in the Choir Room There is an opportunity for High Schoolers and Adults with choir experience to join the Cathedral Choir for just Advent and Christmas. I know there are some Congregation members that ...

Oct 23 at 1PM: Masterworks Series

Posted on October 06, 2022 in: General News, Music

Oct 23 at 1PM: Masterworks Series

Masterworks Series October 23 at 1PM The Masterworks Series is a concert of serious organ music created by the great masters. Come to the Cathedral to hear Michael Lianos bring out the orchestral colors of the organ in a short, hour-long recital. Music selections take you back in time to Italy...

Eucharistic Revival Events

Posted on October 04, 2022 in: General News

Eucharistic Revival Events

Click here to read about two upcoming Eucharistic Revival events. Here is the link to RSVP: https://forms.gle/UhNDjrgdQEUybh7o7

Faith Formation Start Date

Posted on August 31, 2022 in: General News, Prayer

Faith Formation Start Date

Mark your calendars! St. Patrick’s Faith Formation starts on Sunday, September 25, for grades K to 8. Faith Formation is from 9:15 to 10:15 am this year for all grades. If you have any questions please contact Sr. Alexandria at saintpatrickreligioused@gmail.com or call her at...

CANCELLEDAugust Youth Group

Posted on August 25, 2022 in: General News

**CANCELLED**August Youth Group

Due to the drought conditions in Eastern Connecticut at this time, there will be no Youth Group Bonfire this month. Please look out for more details regarding Youth Group this fall. God bless you!

NATIONAL Eucharistic Revival

Posted on August 01, 2022 in: General News

NATIONAL Eucharistic Revival

Click here to check it out!!! My flesh for the life of the world. John 6:51 https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/

Register for Faith Formation today!

Posted on July 24, 2022 in: General News

Register for Faith Formation today!

Click HERE to register your children for the 2022-23 Faith Formation year as soon as possible! Please pass on the link to other families you know who may want to register. Please complete one form for each student. Thank you! Contact Sister Veronica Rose at saintpatrickre...

Calling All Catechists!

Posted on July 24, 2022 in: General News

Calling All Catechists!

Anyone interested in participating in the Faith Formation of the Cathedral's young people can contact Sister Veronica Rose at saintpatrickreligioused@gmail.com. All are welcome to join us for Catechist preparation/formation on Wednesday evenings in the Cathedral Rectory, 7-8pm. ...

Potluck Summer Picnic!

Posted on July 24, 2022 in: General News

Potluck Summer Picnic!

All are invited to a potluck picnic on the lawn (or in the hall if it rains) on Saturday, August 6th at 6pm. The Cathedral will provide beverages and paper goods. We welcome you to bring a dish to share. Click this link to let us know what you're bringing: www.PerfectPotluck.com/YMOI5103...

Corpus Christi Procession (CORRECTION)

Posted on June 09, 2022 in: General News

Corpus Christi Procession (CORRECTION)

JUNE 19 @ 10:30AM Mass We celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. At our 10:30AM Mass, we take part in the rich tradition of evangelism through the eucharist. It is a tradition at the end of Mass to process with our Savior in the monstrance and walk through to...

Ordination to the Priesthood Choir

Posted on June 08, 2022 in: General News, Music

Ordination to the Priesthood Choir

June 25 at 10:30AM Join us in singing for the Ordination to the Priesthood: June 12 from 2:30PM-4:30PM Rehearsal June 19 from 2:30PM-4:30PM Rehearsal June 25 from 9:00AM-10:00AM Rehearsal Contact Michael Steven Lianos, our Director of Music and Organist to participate: sacredmusic@cathedral...

Youth Group

Posted on May 31, 2022 in: General News

Youth Group

SAVE THE DATES - Saturday, 6/18 - Hike - 9am-2pm Saturday, 7/23 - Art Studio - 9am-2pm Saturday, 8/27 - Bonfire - 6-9pm Please RSVP to Sister Veronica Rose at saintpatrickreligioused@gmail.com for details and permission slips. Spread the word! 7-12th grade students a...

Faith Formation Registration is open for Fall 2022

Posted on May 30, 2022 in: General News

Faith Formation Registration is open for Fall 2022

Click HERE to register your children for the 2022-23 Faith Formation year. Please pass on the link to other families you know who may want to register. Please complete one form for each student by July 15th. Thank you! The Nationwide Eucharistic Revival is beginning. Let's...

You're Invited...

Posted on April 26, 2022 in: General News

You're Invited...

You're invited to the Academy of the Holy Family's TOP-Life Cafe organized by the Teens of Pro-Life club on Saturday, May 14th, 5:30-8pm at the Academy of the Holy Family. Speakers, entertainment, and food will be provided! Please join the community to celebrate the beauty and sacredness of ...

The Divine Mercy Chaplet

Posted on April 19, 2022 in: General News, Prayer, Music

The Divine Mercy Chaplet

The Divine Mercy Chaplet Join us Sunday, April 24 at 3pm for a sung chaplet. Prayed on ordinary rosary beads, the chaplet of Divine Mercy is a spiritual devotion that extends the offering of the Eucharist, so it is especially appropriate to pray it after Mass. It is also appropriate to pr...

Coffee, Donuts, and an Egg Hunt!

Posted on April 18, 2022 in: General News

Coffee, Donuts, and an Egg Hunt!

Join our parish family on Sunday, April 24th after the 10:30am Mass for coffee, donuts, and an egg hunt on the lawn (weather permitting). If it rains, we'll gather in the Cathedral hall. Let us celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday as a family! All are welcome.

Bake Sale

Posted on April 13, 2022 in: General News

Bake Sale

Support the Academy of the Holy Family's Freshman Class by purchasing homemade baked goods after the 9am and 10:30am Masses on Sunday, May 15th!

Spring Concert and Art Show at the Academy of the Holy Family

Posted on April 06, 2022 in: General News

Spring Concert and Art Show at the Academy of the Holy Family

You're invited to the Academy of the Holy Family's Spring Concert and Art Show on Saturday, April 30th at 7pm at St. Michael Center (200 School Hill Road, Baltic CT).

Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Posted on March 23, 2022 in: General News

Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Friday, March 25 at NOON Join us for the Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. This noon mass will be longer than usual because of this special Act of Consecration. This event is for the entire Diocese, it is suggested that you arrive a bit early in order to find parking. The lot behind t...

Transfigured Youth Group

Posted on March 14, 2022 in: General News

Transfigured Youth Group

The Transfigured Youth Group will meet next on Saturday, 4/2. We will begin at 4:30pm in the Church hall. Please contact Sister Veronica Rose at saintpatrickreligioused@gmail.com for more information and to get on the email list! 7-12th grade students are welcome. Youth Group Permission S...

CHANGED Parish Family Potluck Dinner in honor of St. Joseph and St. Patrick

Posted on March 10, 2022 in: General News

**CHANGED** Parish Family Potluck Dinner in honor of St. Joseph and St. Patrick

Please join us on St Joseph's Day, Saturday, March 19th, at 6PM in the Cathedral Hall. You are Invited to Bring a Favorite Italian or Irish Dish to Share. Please RSVP by going to https://forms.gle/MyekKt6co6j1DF1YA

POSTPONED to 2/27 - Young Adult Mass in Storrs

Posted on February 23, 2022 in: General News

POSTPONED to 2/27 - Young Adult Mass in Storrs

Please join Bishop Cote on February 27 at 7pm in Saint Thomas Aquinas Chapel in Storrs, CT for the celebration of the 4th annual Diocesan Young Adult Mass. All young adults (ages 18-39, single and married) are invited to attend. Following the liturgy there will be a social in the Catholic Center.&nb...

Snow Angels!

Posted on January 30, 2022 in: General News

Snow Angels!

The children in our Faith Formation program wanted to share their snowday fun with you!

Theology 101 with Dr. Jared Staudt

Posted on December 30, 2021 in: General News

Theology 101 with Dr. Jared Staudt

Click here for more information on the Institute of Catholic Culture's free, semester-long Theology 101 Class with Dr. Jared Staudt! "Where I found truth, there found I my God, who is the truth itself." Saint Augustine

Catechists

Posted on December 27, 2021 in: General News

Catechists

If you are interested in becoming a catechist to pass on our Catholic faith to the young in our parish, please contact Sister Veronica Rose at saintpatrickreligioused@gmail.com. Pray, and reach out. Thank you for considering this invitation and God bless you! “Among the laity who beco...

Pope Francis' Christmas Message

Posted on December 27, 2021 in: General News

Pope Francis' Christmas Message

Read full text here. Yet there is more. Jesus does not want to come merely in the little things of our lives, but also in our own littleness: in our experience of feeling weak, frail, inadequate, perhaps even "messed up". Dear sister or brother, if, as in Bethlehem, the darkness of nigh...

Immaculate Conception Mass Schedule

Posted on December 01, 2021 in: General News, Music

Immaculate Conception Mass Schedule

December 7, 2021 5:00PM Vigil - music December 8, 2021 7:00AM Mass - no music 8:15AM Mass - School Mass 10:30AM Mass - Ordination 5:00PM Mass - music NO RECONCILIATION DECEMBER 8

Christmas With The Chosen

Posted on December 01, 2021 in: General News

Please see attached flyer for more information on how to join us for this movie!

Waiting In Joyful Hope

Posted on November 14, 2021 in: General News

Waiting In Joyful Hope

Waiting In Joyful Hope - a free virtual Bible Conference by the Augustine Instutute on Saturday, November 20th. Click here to register.

Candlelight Concert and Compline

Posted on November 13, 2021 in: General News, Prayer, Music

Candlelight Concert and Compline

November 21 at 7:30PM We will be celebrating the Solemnity of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, King of the Universe in a special way. We will be praying using the Office of the Liturgy of Hours. Come join us for a prayerful concert of choral music followed by Compline (Night Prayer). Join u...

Thanksgiving Day Masses

Posted on November 12, 2021 in: General News, Music

Thanksgiving Day Masses

November 25, 2021 7:00AM Mass - no music 9:00AM Mass - Cathedral Choir NO RECONCILIATION

Young Adult Dinner

Posted on November 11, 2021 in: General News

Young Adult Dinner

Young adults ages 18-35 are invited to join us after the 5pm Mass on Sunday, 11/21 for dinner in the Cathedral Hall. Following dinner there is a Candlelight Concert and Compline at 7:30pm. Please RSVP to Margaret Hartman at maggiekhartman@gmail.com. All are welcome!

Family Field Day

Posted on October 12, 2021 in: General News

Family Field Day

Click here for more information!

October 17: Masterworks Series

Posted on October 06, 2021 in: General News, Music

October 17: Masterworks Series

On October 17 at 1PM, our organist, Michael Steven Lianos, will be performing a public concert of serious organ music that will fully display all the orchestral sounds of our amazing pipe organ. He will play “Grande Piece Symphonique” by Cesar Franck – one of the first major organ ...

Youth Group Bonfire!

Posted on September 30, 2021 in: General News

Youth Group Bonfire!

Our next youth group is on Saturday, November 6, 5-8pm at the Academy of the Holy Family (meet at St. Michael Center up the hill). All are welcome. Please just be sure to have a signed permission slip and a parent to sign you in and out. The permission slip is available on the Cathedral we...

100th Anniversary of the Legion of Mary

Posted on September 12, 2021 in: General News

100th Anniversary of the Legion of Mary

Saturday, September 18 at 11AM 10AM Come celebrate the 100th Aniversary of the Legion of Mary with a Mass Celebrated by the Bishop.

Transfigured Youth Group

Posted on September 11, 2021 in: General News

Transfigured Youth Group

Transfigured Youth Group Youth are invited to join us on Saturday, September 25th, 6-8:30pm. All are welcome. We meet in the Cathedral hall and enjoy some fresh air in the courtyard behind Saint Patrick School when weather permits. Parents/guardians, please be sure to sign a per...

Catechist Commissioning Mass

Posted on September 07, 2021 in: General News

Catechist Commissioning Mass

This year's team of Catechists will be blessed and sent forth at the 5pm Mass on Sunday, September 12 after an afternoon of retreat. We begin the Faith Formation year on Sunday, September 19. Please keep all families and students in your prayers. God bless you.

A Gift For You

Posted on August 28, 2021 in: General News

A Gift For You

It gives us great joy to share with you that our parish now has a subscription to FORMED, a premier online platform filled with over 4,000 Catholic studies, movies, audio dramas, talks, e-books, and even cartoons for our children. FORMED has content from over 60 apostolates, including Augustine Inst...

Sing and Ring!

Posted on August 04, 2021 in: General News, Music

Sing and Ring!

Consider singing and ringing to serve the Lord. CLICK HERE to view the list of ensembles and choirs at the Cathedral.

Share The Faith With Our Youngest Parishioners

Posted on July 27, 2021 in: General News

Share The Faith With Our Youngest Parishioners

Are you or someone you know is interested in sharing our faith with our youngest parishioners by teaching Faith Formation classes? If you feel called to be a Catechist, we will help prepare you and will provide all the resources you need. You will certainly learn, grow, and receive ma...

Faith Formation Registration is Open!

Posted on July 27, 2021 in: General News

Faith Formation Registration is Open!

Dear Saint Patrick Cathedral families, If you have not done so aleady, please register your children for 2021-22 K-8 Faith Formation Classes using this Registration Form by August 12th if possible. Classes begin on September 19. If you have any questions please see the Faith ...

An Invitation for 7-10th Grade Students

Posted on July 26, 2021 in: General News

An Invitation for 7-10th Grade Students

Youth Group meets this Saturday, July 31, 6-8:30pm. Parents, please sign in and out in the Cathedral Hall. We will have pizza, play some games, eat ice cream (of course) and enjoy each other's company. Jesus promises that where two or three are gathered in His name, He is with us! If y...

7-10th Grade Students, You're Invited!

Posted on July 07, 2021 in: General News

7-10th Grade Students, You're Invited!

Dear 7-10th graders, you are invited to join us for dinner, games, and fellowship! Our next gathering is on Saturday, July 17 from 6-8:30pm at the Cathedral. We had a great time at our Summer Youth Group kick-off event. If you are a newcomer, be not afraid! All are welcome. Pleas...

Caution Tape in Front of the Cathedral

Posted on June 17, 2021 in: General News

Caution Tape in Front of the Cathedral

You may see caution tape in front of the Cathedral. WE ARE STILL OPEN - come and join us! The protective glass on the outside of the stain glass window contracted a crack. The weight of the window panes above it exacerbated the crack and caused the panels to begin to slide. We want to p...

Diaconate Ordination Tonight

Posted on May 26, 2021 in: General News, Music

Diaconate Ordination Tonight

Diaconate Ordinations are May 27, 2021 at 7PM

First Fridays

Posted on May 05, 2021 in: General News, Prayer

First Fridays

FIRST FRIDAYS FRIDAY, MAY 7, 2021 Here at the Cathedral we have some special events that happen on First Fridays. For our School Children, we offer a Friday morning Mass, and in the evening, we have a Mass followed by Adoration. 8:15AM School Mass 7:00PM First Friday Mass followed by Ado...

First Communion

Posted on April 29, 2021 in: General News

First Communion

Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 10AM This is exciting time in the life of our Cathedral, where young ones are being brought up in the faith.

Holy Week Schedule

Posted on March 14, 2021 in: General News

Holy Week Schedule

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Tuesday, March 30 at 10:30AM: Chrism Mass Chrism Mass is currently closed to public attendees; however, it is encouraged that you join us via the live-stream. Thursday, April 1 at 7PM: Holy Thursday (Triduum) Friday, April 2 at 3PM: Passion of the Lord (Triduum) Fri...

Laetare Vespers: Sunday, March 14 at 7:30PM

Posted on March 05, 2021 in: General News, Prayer, Music

Laetare Vespers: Sunday, March 14 at 7:30PM

On Sunday, March 14th at 7:30PM, we will be celebrating Laetare Sunday with Vespers. Vespers is a type of evening prayer in the Catholic Liturgy of the Hours. Join us for this sung musical prayer. More information will be published in the coming weeks.

Time Change on Sunday

Posted on March 03, 2021 in: General News, Music

Time Change on Sunday

Just a friendly reminder to change your clocks forward one hour...

The Cathedral Carillon

Posted on February 25, 2021 in: General News, Music

The Cathedral Carillon

The work on restoring the Carillon from the lightening strike that happened back in July 2020 is finally completed. Take some time to look at what our real bell looks like and learn some information about our Carillon schedule: CLICK HERE for to learn about the Carillon.

Handbells restart next week!

Posted on January 07, 2021 in: General News, Music

Handbells restart next week!

Next week our handbells restart! Wednesday, January 13 from 2PM-2:30PM: Young Choristers Wednesday, January 13 from 3PM-3:30PM: Young Choristers Wednesday, January 13 from 7PM-8PM: Adult Bells Thursday, January 14 from 2PM-2:30PM: Young Choristers Please contact...

For Whom the Bell Tolls (an update)...

Posted on December 27, 2020 in: General News, Music

For Whom the Bell Tolls (an update)...

Many hear the sweet sounds of bells from our tower and praise the Lord we received them by Christmas! We are not done with the project, however. Due to COVID restrictions, certain technicians still can't safely travel to Connecticut. Our real bell is not yet sounding. As the project p...

The Great 'O Antiphons'

Posted on December 16, 2020 in: General News, Prayer, Music

The Great 'O Antiphons'

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel is a well-recognized hymn tune that comes from 1200s in France. These Antiphons are to be sung/said in the context of Vespers before and after the Magnificat or song of Mary from December 17 to December 23. Perhaps adopt a tradition of praying through these as Christmas Eve ...

Immaculate Conception

Posted on December 03, 2020 in: General News

Immaculate Conception

Immaculate Conception Mass Times December 7 7PM Vigil December 8 7AM 8:15AM (Reserved for Saint Patrick's School) 9AM (Reserved for Saint Patrick's School) Noon 5PM

Mass Changes

Posted on November 04, 2020 in: General News

Mass Changes

We are now limited to 100 people at Mass according to state regulations Starting Friday, November 6, we are rolling back to a partial Phase 2 known as Phase 2.1. CLICK HERE for more information. This rollback includes reducing our allowed attendance from 200 to 100 people. If you attend the Masse...

First Friday School Masses

Posted on September 26, 2020 in: General News

First Friday School Masses

First Friday School Masses will begin this Friday, October 2 Grades 4 through 8 will attend the 8:30AM Mass Grades Pre K through 3 will attend the 9:30AM Mass

Confirmation

Posted on August 19, 2020 in: General News

Confirmation

Join us for Confirmation Mass on August 22 @ 10AM.

Let us Pray the Rosary Together

Posted on August 11, 2020 in: General News, Prayer

Let us Pray the Rosary Together

The Holy Rosary is one of the more simple and rich prayers that we have in our Church and Tradition. You are welcome to join us to pray every day by Zoom. Every evening at 6:30 PM. You can join just clicking here: Go to the Rosary Or by the Zoom app or webpage with this ...

Guidelines for Opening the Churches

Posted on June 11, 2020 in: General News

Guidelines for Opening the Churches

Dear Parishioners, Starting June 8, weekday Masses will be offered in the Cathedral. A maximum of 100 people is allowed for the services. These limits presume strict adherence to social distancing guidelines which require 6 feet of distance between individuals and households. Saturday Vigil Masse...

On Line Prayer Meeting

Posted on June 11, 2020 in: General News, Prayer

On Line Prayer Meeting

Dear parishioners, Father Michael Castiblanco will be teaching a short Bible course about the Story of Salvation every Wednesday at 7:00 PM by ZOOM. All are welcome. Also, He will be praying the Rosary every Saturday at 7:00 pm by Zoom. Meeting ID: 896 109 0226 Password: prayer link:&...

Vespers for The Ascension of The Lord

Posted on May 15, 2020 in: General News, Prayer, Music

Vespers for The Ascension of The Lord

Vespers for The Ascension of The Lord Join us for a sung Vespers May 21 @ 6PM. Vespers is evening prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours. It's an opportunity for us to pray together as a community on this Solemnity. This will be offered online via live-streaming: Click Here for the live-st...

Live-Streaming Update

Posted on April 30, 2020 in: General News

Live-Streaming Update

As many of you know, we have been working since Holy Week to Livestream Masses and other celebrations from the Cathedral. At times, however, we have experienced technical difficulties which have resulted in a lack of consistency and have been a source of frustration to many. In order to Livestrea...

Midday Prayer

Posted on April 23, 2020 in: General News, Prayer, Music

Midday Prayer

Midday Prayer Liturgy of the Hours If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. ~2 Chronicles 7:14 Join u...

Divine Mercy Sunday

Posted on April 16, 2020 in: General News

Divine Mercy Sunday

Dear family, The next Sunday is the second Sunday of Easter, or Divine Mercy Sunday. We are going to be streaming the 9 am Mass as usual. You can find it here on our website and the website of the Diocese. The image of the Divine Mercy and the relic of Sister Faustina are going to be exposed...

Bishop's Easter Message

Posted on April 16, 2020 in: General News

Bishop's Easter Message

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Happy Easter!! Here we share with you the Easter Message from our Bishop Michael

Toiletry Drive to Benefit St. Vincent de Paul Place

Posted on March 27, 2020 in: General News

Toiletry Drive to Benefit St. Vincent de Paul Place

Through Lent we will be collecting SAMPLE SIZE ONLY of the following - shampoo, powder, deoderant, soap, toothpaste. mouthwash, tooth brushes, hand sanitizer, hand lotion, etc. We ask for sample sizes only because of the patrons do not have storage space. A collection box is available in the rear of...

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