Nativity of the Blessed 

Virgin Mary Cathedral

WELCOME!  Welcome to the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral Parish!  2018 marked our 175th year as a faith community, sharing and celebrating our Catholicism and growing together as Christians.  We hope you will join us for worship, fellowship, and the many special events we host and share throughout the year.  Our Cathedral Parish has a rich history and we invite you to explore our website to learn more about our parish, our people, and our faith.  If you are new to the area and would like to register as a parishioner, please download the Registration Form here and drop it by the Parish Office place in the mail today!

VACATION GIVEAWAY—TICKET SALES EXTENDED!  We have just reached the halfway mark of the number of tickets needing to be sold in order to have a successful fundraiser.  Since that is the case, ticket sales will continue for six more weeks, giving you a chance to buy your ticket for this fantastic giveaway! 

Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral is raffling off an amazing package of vacations! FIRST PLACE is an eight-day, all-expense paid trip for two on a European Avalon River Cruise or $10,000 cash. This cruise will begin its voyage in Budapest and continue down the Danube River with many stops along the way.  
SECOND PLACE is a four-day, all-expense paid vacation for two at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Hotel in New York or $1,500 cash.  THIRD PLACE is a weekend for two at the Monteleone Hotel on Royal Street in New Orleans or $400 cash.  The winning tickets will be drawn at this year’s Patriotic Concert & Potluck Dinner on Saturday, June 29th.

Purchase your ticket online or drop by the Rectory during office hours. Click HERE to buy your ticket today!

ATTENTION PARISH ARTISTS—Nativity BVM Cathedral is planning to have their second annual Patriotic Mass and Potluck Supper & Concert on Saturday, June 29th. We would love to display patriotic and/or religious artwork of our congregational family as a part of the décor in the dining/reception hall area of the Academy of the Sacred Heart.  All ages are welcome!  If you would like to contribute and/or help with this art display, please contact Terry Maddox at Office/228-967-7230, Cell/251-406-1454 or terrydalemaddox@gmail.com. 

CATHOLIC MOM’S BIBLE STUDY—Join fellow parish moms for a Bible Study/Play Group.  We meet on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Center.  Children are welcome!  Please call Keelin Cromar at 240-401-8236 for more information.

BINGO MANIA—Doors open at 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday.  Come join the fun!

ONLINE GIVING—Many of our parishioners have discovered the convenience of online tithing.  If you currently give to our Parish through a recurring donation, you can now easily manage your information, tithe amount, and other pertinent details. Click HERE for more information.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS—The Music and Fine Arts Calendar of Events for 2019 is now available.  To view what concerts have been scheduled to date, click here!

CATHEDRAL CHOIR SCHEDULE—The Cathedral Choir will continue to rehearse on Wednesday evenings from 7 – 8:30 p.m.  They will share in weekend Masses through Saturday, June 29th’s 4:00 p.m. Patriotic Mass & Concert.  Any interested individuals who would like to consider or become a part of the Cathedral Choir are invited to join us on Wednesday evenings for rehearsal at our usual time of 7:00 p.m.  The entire cathedral choir schedule can be found here!

“GLORIA IN EXCELSIS”—Our Cathedral/Diocese’s Choral Society continues their rehearsals on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Center.  As is our Cathedral Choir, “GIE” will be preparing for a Priest Ordination on June 2, as well as a Diaconate Ordination on June 22nd and our parish Patriotic Mass & Potluck Concert on Saturday, June 29th.  All interested singers, Catholic or non-Catholic, are cordially invited to attend.  The Gloria in Excelsis Choir Schedule can be found here!

NATIVITY SANCTUARY CHOIR—“What Does the Lord Require?” In every parish, the Church Choir serves a vital role and ministry in the life of that community.  Being a Cathedral, the “Call” for the service of the Choir is even stronger.  In the history of Western Music, the early Church Choir is the beginning of meaningful music and development in this art form.  You are invited to join this special ministry of our Cathedral.  Allow the Holy Spirit to guide you and our Minister of Music to teach you and bring your good heart and best intention to rehearsal and see and receive the blessing that will be there.

If you are interested in sharing a talent or singing in one of our choral programs—or just have a thought or comment you’d like to share—please contact Terry D. Maddox, M.M. – terrydalemaddox@gmail.com or 251 406-1454.  Please join us and lend your voice in joyful praise of God! 

DIOCESE CHORAL SOCIETY—We are still seeking sponsors for our Concert Series. For more information, contact Terry D. Maddox at:  Office/228-967-7230, Cell/251-406-1454 or terrydalemaddox@gmail.com. 

Our monthly Cantor as well as Cathedral Choir Schedules can be found on the Ministry Schedules page found by clicking HERE!