"The hour is coming, and is now here, when true worshipers will worship the Father in Spirit and truth; and indeed the Father seeks such people to worship him. God is Spirit, and those who worship him must worship in Spirit and truth." (Jn 4:23-24)
In this pillar, you can:
Attend monthly school-wide Masses and prayer services
Assist in the Liturgy as an altar server, a lector, an usher, or an extraordinary minister of the Eucharist
Play an instrument or sing in the Liturgical Choir
Come to weekday Masses in the Chapel offered by our Chaplaincy Team*
Receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation during our Lenten Penance Service
Lead the school in Morning Prayer over the PA system
Pray in the Chapel – ALWAYS OPEN; offer your intentions in our book
* Our Chaplaincy Team is comprised of numerous Catholic priests from across the Diocese of Springfield. These priests have volunteered their ministry to Cathedral, providing for all of our sacramental needs. Through their increased involvement, they will become familiar faces and welcome guests in the Cathedral community.
Our chaplains for the 2006-2007 school year are:
Rev. Wayne C. Biernat, St. Thomas the Apostle, West Springfield
Rev. J. Victor Carrier, Holy Cross, Springfield
Rev. Christopher D. Connelly, Bishop’s Secretary
Rev. John E. Connors, Holy Name, Springfield
Rev. Robert A. Gentile, Blessed Sacrament, Holyoke
Rev. Howard W. McCormick, St. Michael’s Residence, Springfield*
Rev. Jeffrey Minkler, St. Cecilia, Wilbraham
Rev. Richard A. Riendeau, Blessed Sacrament, Holyoke*
Rev. John K. Sheaffer, St. Catherine of Siena, Springfield
Rev. Mr. William R. Toller, Holy Cross, Springfield**
Rev. Robert S. White, CSS, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Springfield
Rev. Michael Zielke, OFM Conv., St. Stanislaus Basilica, Chicopee