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Greetings from The Very Reverend Fr. Mike
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Welcome to the St. Joseph Cathedral family. Our website is a way for
us to communicate and share ideas. We hope you enjoy the many exciting
and fun pages that our website has to offer!
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.,
The Very Reverend G. Michael Gribble,
Rector
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, Ohio 43215
(614) 224-1295
Contact the Cathedral Clergy and
Staff
View Map and Driving Directions
SAINT JOSEPH CATHEDRAL – CORE
VALUES
Core Values are the guiding principles requiring no
external justification. They have intrinsic value and importance to those
inside by which they operate and discern. They are distinctive and the
cultural cornerstones of shared work.
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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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.
NEW RECTOR OF CATHEDRAL:
Recently, Father Michael Lumpe announced to his parishioners at
Saint Catherine of Siena that he would be assuming the duties of Rector of
Saint Joseph Cathedral on July 9, 2013. Please make him feel welcome.
Art & Soul: An Intimate Portrait
Art & Soul is a collection of portraits of our homeless in
Columbus, Ohio. This series of paintings and drawings was created by
artist Joseph Anastasi to build awareness and raise funds for the needs of
the disadvantaged in our city.
The Opening Reception will be held on June 28, 2013, 6:00-8:30pm, St.
Joseph Cathedral Undercroft Gallery. Parking in the rear, enter on 5th
street. $35.00/person $60.00/couple payable to St. Joseph Cathedral.100%
of the proceeds will be made to the Community Shelter Board and/or St.
Vincent dePaul Society to provide assistance to the homeless.
View Art & Soul
Flyer for more details.
Plenary Indulgence in
the Year of Faith:
We have received questions about Bishop Campbell's Plenary Indulgence
Decree in the Year of Faith. As noted in the Catechism
of the Catholic Church, "An indulgence is obtained through the Church
who, by virtue of the power of binding and loosing granted her by Christ
Jesus, intervenes in favor of individual Christians and opens for them the
treasury of the merits of Christ and the saints to obtain from the Father
of mercies the remission of the temporal punishment due for their sins."
The Church does this not just to aid Christians, "but also to spur them to
works of devotion, penance, and charity" (CCC 1478). For more information
on the Church's teaching on indulgences, see http://www.catholic.org/clife/prayers/indulgc.php and http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/new-evangelization/year-of-faith/plenary-indulgence-for-the-year-of-faith.cfm
Also see the Year of the Faith Decree from Bishop Campbell.
KROGER PLUS CARD COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM TO
BENEFIT SAINT JOSEPH CATHEDRAL
View the document that explains how you can sign up.
Donate to Saint Joseph Cathedral
You can also make a donation by going to our
Donation webpage or by
clicking on the donate button:
"LIKE" SAINT JOSEPH CATHEDRAL ON FACEBOOK: CLICK ON
THE BUTTON "LIKE US ON FACEBOOK" BUTTON BELOW
Read about
Current Cathedral Activities, weekly readings and more in the
latest Bulletin.
Click here to go to the Bulletins page.
NATIONAL PRAYER CAMPAIGN FOR
FREEDOM OF CONSCIENCE
The bishops have taken a strong stance in response to the
Health & Human Services mandate requiring employers to offer coverage of
immoral activities. Bishop Campbell encourages us all to continue keeping
strong in prayer. This link to the Novena Prayer at
www.PrayerCampaign.org is one way to offer your prayers. Additional
special prayers will be posted each day of the novena at this website.
Blessings to all! ~Fr. Mike
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
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Knights of Columbus,
Council 400 – Contact Phil
Renico,
614-864-0223 or
prrenico@yahoo.com
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Liturgical Ministry Training
for Hospitality Ministers, Altar Servers, Lectors & Extra-Ordinary
Ministers, Contact Michael Elton; 614-405-7770;
melton@columbus.rr.com
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Mothers Group, Contact
Maria Almeida, 508-579-6983 or
maria.almeida213@gmail.com
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Parish School of Religion (PSR)
Classes / 1st Communion, Contact Jim Schnug,
jimread@neo.rr.com
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Pastoral Council,
Contact Michael
Elton,
614-405-7770 or
melton@columbus.rr.com
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Rite
of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), Contact Carol
Keene,
614-657-9528
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St.
Vincent DePaul Society,
Contact Kevin Dunleavy at (614) 436-3943 or email:
kevin.dunleavy@abbott.com.
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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?
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One of the chief architects was Civil War General William S. Rosencrans,
brother of the first Bishop of Columbus.
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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.
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Architecture is High French Gothic
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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.
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The first wedding was celebrated at the Cathedral February 25, 1873 for
John Mangan and Annie Clifford.
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The Cathedral bell was ordered by Bishop Watterson on October 17, 1882.
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The 1914 marble pulpit had the image of St. Francis de Sales and is now
located in the narthex.
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There are two Bishops entombed in the Cathedral’s undercroft crypt.
Find out who they are….
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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.
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