St. Mary's Cathedral
279 Johnson Street K7L 1Y5 Kingston, ON, Canada

Archbishop Mulhall will celebrate the 10:30AM Mass of the Epiphany on Livestream. Go to stmaryscathedral.ca. Or use the link below:

Lectio Divina for the Solemnity of Epiphany: https://catholicdotbible.files.wordpress.com//12/epiphany.

This is an extremely creative presentation of Handel's Alleluia from The Messiah. It is a 'Flash Mob' worthy of today's solemnity.

Gospel and Homily, Solemnity of Mary Mother of God, Archbishop Mulhall

ANOTHER FUNDRAISER RUN BY NATALIE HOLLAND Our team will pick up any Christmas items, toys, crafts, games that are no longer being used. Items will help raise funds, to help projects around the Cathedral. Did you receive a gift at Christmas to replace something you already had and the older version is still in fairly good shape. That is also the type of thing we are willing to take. Monday December 28th thru Monday January 4th.Please call or text Natalie Holland 613-876-1801. Everything collected will be auctioned virtually on-line.

"Take and Read: A Journey into the Bible" A Virtual Catholic Conference.

FREEDOM IN CHRIST TWO PART ADVENT WORKSHOP Miriam Wright, of St. Paul the Apostle Parish here in Kingston, is an international speaker for Unbound. She will be in Cornwall for two Saturday mornings (December 5 and 12) to lead us in discovering deeper faith and inner healing in the Advent season. You can travel there on Zoom ... This 2-part workshop, Freedom in Christ, is for all men and women who are searching for more peace and joy through deeper faith and trust in Christ. Through inspiring talks and powerful group ministry, the Freedom in Christ workshop will introduce you to the Five Keys of Unbound. Through Unbound you can access the power of the Gospel for personal transformation, and freedom in Christ. You will learn how to grow in peace, joy, hope and a sense of purpose flowing from your true identity as a beloved child of God. Discover the path to a more abundant life which releases you from destructive patterns related to emotional wounds and sinful choices. Honouring health restrictions and your personal concerns and interests, you will be able to attend in person at the Agora Center or through ZOOM. The choice is yours unless health restrictions have us all attending by ZOOM.

Young adults! Join us tonight virtually for an evening of music, prayer and conversation to get the zoom link please visit: www.romancatholic.kingston.on.ca/young-adult Spread the word!

Probably our most musically moving service of the year! St. Mary's Cathedral holds its annual Advent Lessons and Carols service on Saturday, November 30, at 7:00pm. Favorite Advent Hymns Sacred Scripture... Candlelight All in the beautiful architecture and acoustic of the Cathedral. This service is sure to lift your soul as we look toward Christmas. See less

Gospel and Homily for Christ the King

Womens fall retreat, registration open!

Solemn Vespers - Monday 14 September (Evening Prayer) Solemn Sung Vespers will be prayed at the Cathedral at 7 pm this Monday, September 14th on the Feast of the Triumph of the Holy Cross. You are encouraged to join us for this evening prayer service. The prayer consists of an opening hymn, three chanted psalms giving thanks for the day, a brief reading from Scripture, the Magnificat, formal prayer intentions, the Our Father and a closing prayer. Please join us! Vespers will also be live-streamed at stmaryscathedral.ca.

Gospel and Homily, 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Archbishop Mulhall.

The Akathist (Special Hymn) to the Theotokos (The God Bearer): A Beautiful Eastern Hymn from the 7th Century explaining the greatness of the Blessed Mother.

Today we celebrate the Feast Day of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary "The day of the Nativity of the Mother of God is a day of universal joy, because through the Mother of God, the entire human race was renewed, and the sorrow of the first mother, Eve, was transformed into joy." St. John Damascene

Bishop Barrons Sunday Sermon. Words should not be weapons.

Archbishop Mulhalls homily for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Rock Dunder hike for all young adults in the Archdiocese, Sat 12 Sep at 10am.

THE ITALIAN NONNAS ARE AT IT AGAIN! WITH THE BOUNTIFUL HARVEST OF OUR COMMUNITY GARDEN THE NONNAS HAVE ONCE AGAIN BEEN COOKING UP A STORM FOR THE DROP-IN-CENTRE. GOD BLESS YOU LADIES FOR SHARING YOUR WONDERFUL CULINARY GIFTS.

Exposition, and Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament will be held in the cathedral this evening from 6 pm to 9 pm. The doors will open at 5:45 pm. You are most welcome to come for a few minutes or to make your Holy Hour. Confessions will be heard from 6:45 pm to 8:45 pm. Benediction will take place at 8:50 pm. Masks must be worn throughout Adoration. Adoration is no longer being live-streamed.

Today we celebrate the Memorial of the Queenship of Mary So Bathsheba went to King Solomon, to speak to him on behalf of Adonijah. And the king rose to meet her, and bowed down to her; then he sat on his throne, and had a seat brought for the kings mother; and she sat on his right. Then she said, I have one small request to make of you; do not refuse me. And the king said to her, Make your request, my mother; for I will not refuse you, (1Kings 2:19-20) Although this ...feast was introduced only in recent times, Mary is depicted in Christian art as a queen already in the sixth century. In two well-known twelfth-century hymns, Mary is saluted: Hail, O Queen, mother of mercy and Hail, Queen of the heavens. The Christian imagination sees Mary assumed into the royal court of heaven. Her Son joyously greets her. She is welcomed by choirs of angels and a crowd of saints. In filial love Christ crowns Our Lady as Queen of Heaven and Earth. Through her faith and charity she became the Mother of the Saviour (Luke 2). She, the New Eve, crushes the head of the serpent (Gen 3:15). On her head is a crown of twelve stars (Rev. 12:1), and from this exalted position, Our Heavenly Mother aids the Church by her prayers of love and mercy. See more

Digging deeper and looking interiorly for where God is asking us to grow is not easy. Here is a helpful article on how to view the examen of consciousness: https://www.ignatianspirituality.com//consciousness-examen/

The following is the Lumo version of this Sundays Gospel. It is Matthew 15:1-28. Todays Gospel is Matthew 15: 21-28, Jesus encounter with the Canaanite woman and the healing of her daughter. You might want to fast forward to there.

Saint Maximillian Kolbe, pray for us!

CELEBRATING THE SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY This evening and tomorrow. To celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary we will have Solemn Sung Vespers at 7 pm, this evening, Friday, August 14th. You are most welcome to attend. If you dont feel comfortable attending it will also be live-streamed so that you can participate from home. (livestream at stmaryscathedral.ca)... Also to celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption a special 12:10 pm Mass will be held tomorrow, Saturday, August 15th. Doors opening at 11:30 am.

GREAT THINGS HAPPENING AT THE DROP-IN-CENTRE AND THE COMMUNITY GARDENS Tons of produce.... 452 lbs to date... lots to share with others providing for the poor..... Cooking with Nonna has come to the Drop-in-Centre in that the Italian Ladies were in to turn all that produce into very tasty Italian soups.... 3 freezers donated in one day to store all this soup and produce.... two anonymous and one from Lionhearts. ..... Chris Neeley has built us a produce stand so the poor can... come and help themselves to fresh produce..... the only thing to say is ... PRAISE BE TO GOD! ..... and thank you to all the volunteers in the Gardens and Drop in Centre. Our new shower is being completed today so the homeless will have a place to clean up. All this to recognize the dignity of each of our brothers and sisters, especially those who have far less than we do. See more

To celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary we will have Solemn Sung Vespers at 7 pm on Friday, August 14th & a special 12:10 pm Mass on Saturday, August 15th. Vespers will be live-streamed, at stmaryscathedral.ca.

YOU ARE INVITED TO SPEND SOME TIME WITH THE LORD NEW TIME FOR EXPOSITION, ADORATION AND BENEDICTION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT. 6 TO 9 PM WEDNESDAYS IN THE CATHEDRAL. ENTER THROUGH THE JOHNSON STREET DOOR AS YOU DO FOR MASS. PLEASE SIT WHERE THE USHERS INSTRUCT YOU. COME FOR TEN MINUTES OR COME FOR THE WHOLE TIME... TOTALLY UP TO YOU! NEW TIME FOR WEDNESDAY CONFESSIONS I will hear confessions between 6:15 & 8:45 pm in the cathedral. I will be near the back on the taberna...cle side. Come and use the prie dieu (kneeler) that you will see there. You will be asked to sanitize it after you have finished your confession. That will be part of your penance! :) .... Mercy! Father Shawn See more

REGULAR CONFESSIONS SCHEDULE RESUME Todays feast day, the feast day of one of the most dedicated saints of the confessional, St. Jean-Marie Vianney, seems a good day to resume our regular confessions schedule. Confessions will be: ... Monday to Friday 11:30 am to 12 noon. (before the 12:10 Mass) Saturday 4 pm to 4:50 pm (before the 5 pm Mass) Sunday 7:20 am to 7:50 am ( before the 8 am Sunday Mass) Sunday 9:50 am to 10:20 am ( before the 10:30 am Sunday Mass) Confessions will also be heard from 6:15 pm to 8:45 pm during the Wednesday 6 pm to 9 pm Exposition, Adoration and Benediction. We cannot use the regular confessionals during the pandemic. The priest will be in a pew at the back on the tabernacle side. Please line up in the vestibule near the Johnson Street sacristy. Please keep way back so the person going to confession is not self conscious of being heard. Come to the prie dieu (kneeler) and the priest will be one full pew away. Please speak clearly. After you have received absolution please santize the prie dieu, wiping down where your arms, hands and where your knees have touched the kneeler. That is part of your penance. God bless you all.

Gospel and Homily, 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Deacon Michel. (8 min)

Happy Feast of St Ignatius of Loyola! A 5 min video on the Saints life:

CONFESSIONS TONIGHT: NEW TIME ! NEW PLACE! Confessions will be held in St. James Chapel this evening from 5 pm to 6 pm and tomorrow (Saturday) from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The Confession Line sign will be outside. Please line up there and keep physically distanced. When the inside door is open you can come in. If it is not open someone is in there so wait until they come out. There will be a prie dieu (kneeler) inside the door. I will be six feet away. After making your ...confession you will have to sanitize the prie dieu. ... part of your penance! +Father Shawn See more

NEW TIME FOR WEDNESDAY CONFESSIONS I will hear confessions between 7:10 & 8:45 pm in the cathedral. I will be near the back on the tabernacle side. Come and use the prie dieu (kneeler) that you will see there. You will be asked to sanitize it after you have finished your confession. That will be part of your penance! :) .... Mercy! +Father Shawn

YOU ARE INVITED TO SPEND SOME TIME WITH THE LORD. NEW TIME FOR EXPOSITION, ADORATION AND BENEDICTION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT. 7 TO 9 PM WEDNESDAYS IN THE CATHEDRAL. ENTER THROUGH THE JOHNSON STREET DOOR AS YOU DO FOR MASS. PLEASE SIT WHERE THE USHERS INSTRUCT YOU. COME FOR TEN MINUTES OR COME FOR THE WHOLE TIME... TOTALLY UP TO YOU! Reminder: Adoration will no longer be live streamed.

New Adoration Timings Exposition and Adoration will be from 7 pm to 9 pm on Wednesday, July 29th and beginning the first week of August it will be from 6 pm to 9 pm. You are welcome to come for a few minutes, for a Holy Hour or for all of the time. Come and spend some time in the Sacramental Presence of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. We will end each evening with Solemn Benediction. We will no longer live stream Wednesday evenings. Come and join us instead. +Father Shawn

New times and locations for Confession! Wednesdays from 7 pm to 9 pm in the cathedral. I will be seated on the Tabernacle side at the back. Use the prie dieu (kneeler) two pews back from where I am seated. Enter from the regular front door of the cathedral as yo do for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Fridays from 5 pm to 6:30 pm. In St. James Chapel. Use the prie dieu (kneeler) two pews back from where I am seated. Line up at the sign outside. The outside door will be op...en. If the inside door is open come on in. If it is closed, there is someone in there so be patient and wait until they exit. Saturday from 4 pm to 4:50 pm in the cathedral. I will be on the tabernacle side at the back. Use the prie dieu (kneeler) two pews back from where I am seated. Enter from the regular front door of the cathedral as yo do for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. +Father Shawn

Totus Tuus Camp finale! Please share with your friends.

Gospel and Homily, 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Deacon Blaine.

Confessions will be heard this evening from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. Off of Brock Street, enter the parking lot of the courtyard between the Cathedral and the Rectory. I will be in the Office Window straight ahead. Look for the Confessional sign. +Father Shawn

GOOD NEWS ADORERS! This evening you are welcome to come to the cathedral for a Holy Hour of Exposition, Adoration and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament from 8 pm to 9 pm. The doors will open at 7:30 pm. You will have to enter by the front door as you do for Mass, sanitize your hands, bring a mask, and sit where the usher instructs. Next week (Wed., July 29) we will expand adoration from 7 pm to 9 pm. The doors will open at 6:30 pm. You dont need to stay for the full two hours. This gives you a chance to come at either 7 pm or 8 pm. You can leave as you please.

Gospel and Homily, 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Deacon Michel Quenneville