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Sincerely in Christ,

Saint Joseph Cathedral Mother Church of the Diocese of Columbus

"Be generous in offering hospitality"

SAINT JOSEPH CATHEDRAL MISSION STATEMENT
Saint Joseph Cathedral is the Mother Church for the Diocese of Columbus, in service to its Bishop and in service to the community, as a beacon for all dimensions of liturgical life.
 

The Most Reverend Frederick F. Campbell, D.D., Ph.D., Bishop of Columbus

The Very Reverend G. Michael Gribble, Rector
The Very Reverend Shawn D. Corcoran, In Residence
Father Paul Noble, Diocesan Vocation Director, In Residence
Deacon Tom and Mary Alice Johnston, Pastoral Ministers
Deacon Jim Gorski, Pastoral Minister
Terri Scott, Office Manager
Sherri Dembinski, Parish Secretary
Paul Thornock, Cathedral Director of Music
Robert A. Wisniewski, Principal Organist and Assistant Director of Music
Dorothy Riley, Organist Emeritus
Nancy Thornock, Wedding Coordinator, nthornock@msn.com

St. Joseph Cathedral
212 East Broad Street
Columbus, OH  43215
(614) 224-1295

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There are five principle characteristics that differentiate a Cathedral: Liturgy; Arts; Music; Education and Social Justice. We, as Saint Joseph Cathedral hold the following core values:

Liturgy: We regard Saint Joseph Cathedral as the heart of divine worship, and the mother and model of liturgical life for all other parishes in the Diocese of Columbus as inspired and led by the Bishop and his Rector.

Arts: We revere the majestic art and architecture of Saint Joseph Cathedral, all of its intrinsic beauty, its divine grace surrounding God’s holy people, its inspiration on worship and the cultural influence it has upon the very fabric of Columbus and the entire Diocese.

Music: We regard sacred music as the Church’s treasure of inestimable value and strive to follow the church’s mandate to cultivate excellence and beauty through Gregorian chant, sacred polyphony and the use of pipe organ to engender the full, active and conscious participation of the faithful in the liturgy.

Education: We impart our catechism of faith to those embracing Catholicism with prayer and service and to all Saint Joseph Cathedral parishioners of all ages through RCIA, Parish School of Religion, and scholarship support for our children attending Diocesan parochial schools, and other adult faith formation opportunities.

Social Justice/Concerns: As a Cathedral community, we commit to fulfilling our baptismal call to love and serve one another through the Holy Spirit and to recognize that we are made in the image and likeness of God & as such, we will work for social justice on behalf of all from conception to death.

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Be sure to check out the Table of Contents link located at the top of page's link bars.  The Table of Contents section has several more links than are shown on the link bars on the top of the page.  From the Table of Contents section you'll be able to access pages about the Cathedral History, get Links to other useful websites, and learn about our Parish Organizations such as the Parish Council, Knights of Columbus, and many more organizations.

This section of the website contains the latest news such as upcoming Events and Cathedral concerts.

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Response to the Recent U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Decision
Read about the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' response to the decision by the Obama administration in which it "ordered almost every employer and insurer in the country to provide sterilization and contraceptives, including some abortion-inducing drugs, in their health plans.

5^TH ANNUAL ST. JOSEPH CATHEDRAL MARDI GRAS GALA: Need a cure for the Winter blahs?!  Attend the CATHEDRAL MARDI GRAS GALA, Saturday, February 18^th, 6PM at the Athletic Club of Columbus, 136 E. Broad St.  For a fantastic evening of fun, good New Orleans cuisine, Silent Auction, live music, dancing and more, check our webpage.  Send in your RSVP and reserve your seat today. Tickets are $100 per person. Black Tie optional. Valet Parking. Proceeds support the Clara Hudak Scholarship Fund, which provides Catholic education for Cathedral youth.  Contact Kimberly Mattox for more information at kmattox64@hotmail.com or call 614-203-2222.
Dan and Sharon Reichard are the 2012 honorees.

BAPTISMAL WORKSHOP DATES FOR 2012
January 17, March 13, May 8, July 10, September 11, November 13.
Attending a workshop is required prior to having a child baptized. For more information or to register, contact Sherri Dembinski at 614-224-1295 or sdembinski@columbus.rr.com.

Donate to Saint Joseph Cathedral Make a donation by scanning the QR Code image with your smartphone or mobile device.  View more details and instructions. You can also make a donation by going to our Donation webpage or by clicking on the donate button: Thank you for your generosity!

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Introducing the Revised Order of Mass and The 3rd Edition of the Roman Missal In English

Read about Current Cathedral Activities, weekly readings and more in the latest Bulletin. Click here to go to the Bulletins page.

SOME TOPICS OF INTEREST LISTED IN THE BULLETINS:

Special Masses with Bishop Frederick F. Campbell
Baptism Workshop dates (Jan., March, May, July, Sept. & Nov.)
Special Parish Activities & Meetings

• Knights of Columbus, Council 400 – Contact Phil Renico, 614-864-0223 or prrenico@yahoo.com
   

• Liturgical Ministry Training for Hospitality Ministers, Altar Servers, Lectors & Extra-Ordinary Ministers, Contact David Owens, 740-917-5019 or dro9720@yahoo.com
   

• Mothers Group, NEW!! NEW!! NEW!! Contact Maria Almeida, 508-579-6983 or maria.almeida213@gmail.com
   

• Parish School of Religion (PSR) Classes / 1^st Communion, Contact Jim Schnug, jimread@neo.rr.com
   

• Pastoral Council, Contact Michael Elton, 614-405-7770 or melton@columbus.rr.com
   

• Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), Contact Carol Keene, 614-657-9528
   

• St. Vincent DePaul Society, Contact Kevin Dunleavy, 614-436-3943 or kdunleav@columbus.rr.com
   

• Young Adults Group (aka Triple V) – ages 18-40
  Contact JP Pacis, 614-962-0808 or yagroup.stjosephcathedral@gmail.com

All parishioners are encouraged to visit our Organizations Page to learn about opportunities to get involved in the wonderful work our parish volunteers do. A Time and Talent Commitment Form is available on the Organizations Page to indicate your interests.

Also, check out the Events Line at (614) 224-1295, option #2.

For Cathedral Choir & Concert information, see www.CathedralMusic.org

NEW!  CATHEDRAL VOICES NEWSLETTER
The new Cathedral Voices newsletter is available online. 
If you would like to receive a copy automatically when the next newsletter is emailed, please sign up below or provide your email address to the Parish office to sdembinski@columbus.rr.com so our records can be updated. 

Cohabitation
Useful  information on cohabitation can be found at http://www.saintjohnsunbury.org/cohabitation/
 

ARE YOU A REGISTERED MEMBER OF OUR PARISH?
Please do not assume you are registered just because you attend Mass here. To check your registration or become a new member of our Cathedral Community, you may call the Cathedral parish office. Also, registration forms are available on the stone tables as you enter the Cathedral. Ask an usher for one. Or use our online form. Return your registration in an envelope in the Sunday collection, drop it off at the Rectory or fax to: (614) 224-1176. Welcome to the Cathedral Community!
Moving? Do you have a new address, phone number, email or a new baby? Has your marital status changed? Please help us in our efforts to keep our records up to date.  To provide updates or for any questions about registration, please feel free to contact Sherri Dembinski at sdembinski@columbus.rr.com.

PLEASE ADVERTISE IN OUR BULLETIN!
We have advertising space available and are in need of your support. If there is anyone who would like to advertise their business, you may do so by calling Dee Printing at (614) 777-8700.

SAY IT WITH FLOWERS:
Honor a special person or event, memorialize a loved one or simply show your love of God by adorning one of the Cathedrals altars or shrines with a lovely floral arrangement for an entire week of your choice. For details and to schedule a tribute call Michael Elton (614/405-7770). See each week's bulletin for the names of those who are being honored that week.

CATHEDRAL TOURS
Guided tours of Saint Joseph Cathedral’s majestic interior, undercroft and crypt are available on weekdays and Sunday afternoons by appointment. Learn more about the history and treasures of the Cathedral. Tours are provided for any size group from 1-2 people or a large group of 50+ (elevator available, accessible from the outside door on the west side). Teachers, this would be a great outing for your students!

DID YOU KNOW?

• One of the chief architects was Civil War General William S. Rosencrans, brother of the first Bishop of Columbus.
• The Cathedral has no cornerstone. In 1868 when construction took a turn from building the St. Joseph Church (begun in 1866) to Saint Joseph Cathedral, the cornerstone was lost, destroyed or sealed within the building’s 3-foot thick walls.
• Architecture is High French Gothic
• When the first Mass was said in the Cathedral on December 25, 1872 on a makeshift wooden altar, one of the young altar servers was James Hartley, who later became the fourth Bishop of Columbus.
• The first wedding was celebrated at the Cathedral February 25, 1873 for John Mangan and Annie Clifford.
• The Cathedral bell was ordered by Bishop Watterson on October 17, 1882.
• The 1914 marble pulpit had the image of St. Francis de Sales and is now located in the narthex.
• There are two Bishops entombed in the Cathedral’s undercroft crypt.  Find out who they are….
• This website has a full history of the Cathedral.

To plan your guided tour, please contact Michael Elton at melton@columbus.rr.com or (614) 405-7770.  

MASS INTENTIONS:
The unity of the Church includes our relationships with each other and with the poor souls in purgatory, as well as the Saints in heaven. It has always been a practice of the Church to pray for the dead. One way the practice is carried out is by remembering those who have gone before us in faith, having a Mass celebrated for them. Daily Mass intentions are listed in the bulletin. Mass intentions may also be offered for those who are ill as well as for family, friends and special occasions for loved ones. A stipend (gift) of $10 for such a request should be sent to the office before the mass is celebrated. If you would like to have a Mass celebrated, please call the Parish Office at (614) 224-1295 or email Sherri Dembinski at: sdembinski@columbus.rr.com .

PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK
Parishioners wishing to have a home, hospital or nursing home visit, please contact Deacon Tom Johnston at 614-267-1903 to make arrangements.

Saints Peter and Paul Retreat is offering private silent retreats twice a week Monday to Wednesday Morning and Wednesday Afternoon to Friday Morning
Come away for a short time to be with God.  Learn more details including reserving your time with God.

If so, please click on the following link: New Parishioner Welcoming.

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