Fr. Jack Hurley speaks about St. Ambrose on his December 7 feast. A Father and Doctor of the Church, St. Ambrose is famous for his preaching which led to Augustine’s conversion and also for his prominence in early Church-State relations. He is patron of bishops, appropriately his feast day is our Cardinal Archbishop’s birthday!
Please see this follow up from the Cathedral’s Annual Advent Retreat: “Preparing for the Prince of Peace with the Prayer of St. Francis” offered on December 5, 2020.
A recording of the “Fratelli Tutti” Zoom lecture with Fr. Tom Ryan, CSP is now available! This is a helpful review for those who attended to deepen their appreciation of the insights shared by Fr. Tom Ryan, CSP, and a response to the many requests from those unable to attend.
"Advent - Christ Comes," a short article written by Deacon Bart Merella, reveals some lesser known facts about the Advent season and its origins. Find out about the distinctive characteristic of the 4th week of Advent - the 'O Antiphons' - and discover how King Pepin of France figures into the season!
This Saturday, November 28, Pope Francis elevates Cardinal-designate Wilton Gregory and 12 other prelates from around the world to the College of Cardinals. The event will be viewable via a livestream link and on cable television. The Archdiocese of Washington has provided all the details. Click here to submit your prayer intention to Cardinal-designate Gregory. He will remember your prayer as he celebrates Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome this weekend.
If you missed it live or livestreamed, enjoy the video of Cathedral Associate Organist Suzanne Béchamps' November 22, 2020 Organ Recital, and the program notes, below.
In light of the increase in local COVID-19 cases, the Archdiocese of Washington provides a resource outlining the rights and responsibilities of the parish community to ensure everyone is safe while participating in in-person ministry.
See Keeping the Lord's House Open to All.
Consulte Manteniendo la casa del Señor abierta para todos.
Fall liturgies and events at your Cathedral parish are going strong! Find out what's happening and how to be a part of it in our latest Parish Update eletter, sent to parishioners and friends. Share the link with a friend - https://conta.cc/2IAxxAY - and click the icon at right to sign up if you're not already receiving these eletter updates.
Fr. Jack Hurley speaks about St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, who is pictured in the mural above the Cathedral entrance (5th figure in from the right) on her November 18 feast.
Fr. Jack Hurley leads an Advent discussion of the Pulitzer Prize winning book "Gilead," by Marilynne Robinson, on Thursday, December 17 from 7 to 8pm. Zoom links will be published shortly.
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