St. Mary's Cathedral

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St. Mary's Cathedral is the mother church of Roman Catholicism in the Pikes Peak region. It is significant architecturally as the only Neo-Gothic Catholic Church in the area and is a striking feature of the downtown skyline. St. Mary's was added to the national register of historic places in 1982.

Religious services have been held at St. Mary's continuously for nearly 130 years. The present site on Kiowa Street was purchased in 1888 for $3,100. By 1891, the basement of the present structure was completed. The superstructure was completed in 1898 and dedication ceremonies were held December 19, 1898. The bell towers were installed in 1902. A substantial interior remodeling project was conducted from 1902-04, in which the Gothic arched plaster ceilings, the six side-aisle windows and electric lighting were added. The two towers were extended and steeples added in 1907. The original pipe organ was replaced in 1916 and replaced again in 2002 by a digital organ.

Another redecoration project took place from 1923-24. The stained glass windows of the clerestory were installed and the stained glass windows on the east and west walls of the apse were added. In 1930, limestone facings were added to the three main entrances and adjacent windows. The rose window over the choir loft was changed to its current configuration. The exterior of the church underwent a major renovation in 1961, resulting in the main entrance steps and ramp that were in place prior to 2003. The interior was modernized in 1963, featuring new interior lighting, decoration, and pews. A new sacristy was also constructed.

In the 1980’s another modernization of the Church took place under the leadership of the pastor, Father Ted Haas. In January of 1984 Bishop Richard C. Hanifen was installed as the first bishop of the new Diocese of Colorado Springs, and St. Mary's Church was elevated to become the Cathedral of the new diocese.

The most recent renovation and construction project reinvisioned the interior of the Cathedral, a new entrance on the southwest corner, a gathering space, a plaza on the east and north sides of the church, 15 new meeting and classrooms, new sacristies, a hospitality room and catechumen room. The dedication of the newly renovated Cathedral took place on May 31, 2003.

St. Mary's Cathedral looks forward to another century of worship and service in downtown Colorado Springs.

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  11 June 2019

  Our parish recently renewed our subscription to formed.org. Enjoy free access thanks to our Knights of Columbus. Our parish code is: YXQXHB.

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  10 June 2019

  The week following Pentecost is an Ember Week. Everyone is encouraged to pray and fast in a special way on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday in reparation for our sins, to sanctify the seasons of the year, and to ask for God's blessing on our lives.

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  07 May 2019

  Friday, May 10th from 1pm-4pm the Cathedral will be open for veneration of the relic of the incorrupt heart of St. John VianneyFriday, May 10th from 1pm-4pm the Cathedral will be open for veneration of the relic of the incorrupt heart of St. John Vianney

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  27 April 2019

  Come celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, April 28th: 1:30pm - 3:00pm Confessions 1:30pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 2:30pm Singing of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy 2:45pm Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament... 3:00pm Mass celebrated by Bishop Sheridan

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  16 April 2019

  Holy Week Schedule:

  Tuesday of Holy Week, April 16th 12:10 pm - Chrism Mass

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  Holy Thursday, April 18th No daily Masses or morning adoration 7:00 pm - Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper 8:30 pm - Compline Veneration of the Blessed Sacrament continues until midnight (enter through plaza doors/weekday entrance)

  Good Friday, April 19th A DAY OF FASTING AND ABSTINENCE FROM MEAT No daily Masses or Confessions 12:10 pm - Stations of the Cross in English 3:00 pm - Friday of the Passion of the Lord 5:30 pm - Via Crucis en español 7:00 pm - La Pasíon del Señor

  Holy Saturday, April 20th No 4:00 pm Mass or Confessions 8:30 pm - Easter Vigil in the Holy Night

  Easter Sunday Masses, April 21st 7:00 am - Mass 8:30 am - Mass 10:30 am - Mass 12:30 pm - Misa en español 7:00 pm - Mass

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  14 April 2019

  Palm Sunday and Easter: Special Schedule 7am, 8:30am, 10:30am, 12:30pm (espanol), 7pm

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  02 April 2019

  Parish Penance Service, Thursday, April 4th at 6pmParish Penance Service, Thursday, April 4th at 6pm

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  09 March 2019

  Join us tonight at 6pm for Stations of the Cross (bilingual) and a free soup supperJoin us tonight at 6pm for Stations of the Cross (bilingual) and a free soup supper

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  04 March 2019

  Ash Wednesday Masses: In English: 7am, 12:10pm, 5pm In Spanish: 7pm

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  03 March 2019

  March 3rd, religious education classes are cancelled. All Masses will still be celebrated at the normal times.

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  01 January 2019

  Masses for Mary, Mother of God, January 1st: 7am, 12:10pm (Bishop Sheridan), 7pm (espanol)Masses for Mary, Mother of God, January 1st: 7am, 12:10pm (Bishop Sheridan), 7pm (espanol)

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  21 December 2018

  Merry Christmas! Christmas Eve Monday, December 24th 4:00 pm - Vigil Mass celebrated by Bishop Sheridan 7:00 pm - Vigil Mass... 11:00 pm - Carols and Confessions 12:00 am - Midnight Mass

  Christmas Day Tuesday, December 25th 9:00 am - Mass 11:00 am - Misa en español

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  19 November 2018

  Thanksgiving Day Mass at 9amThanksgiving Day Mass at 9am

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  30 October 2018

  Join us for Mass for All Saints Day! Oct 31st: 6pm Anticipated Mass combined with Vespers followed by a reception in the Cathedral Center Nov 1st: 7am, 12:10pm, and 7pm (Spanish)

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  07 October 2018

  Oktoberfest tonight at 5:30pm in the Cathedral Center!Oktoberfest tonight at 5:30pm in the Cathedral Center!

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  02 October 2018

  Thursday, Oct. 4th is the Feast of St. Francis. Deacon Dan Tomich will bless animals at 4pm in the plaza.Thursday, Oct. 4th is the Feast of St. Francis. Deacon Dan Tomich will bless animals at 4pm in the plaza.

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  14 August 2018

  This Wednesday is the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Holy Day of Obligation Join us for Mass!

  Tuesday, August 14th 6:00 pm - Vigil Mass combined with Vespers... Followed by a reception in the Cathedral Center

  Wednesday, August 15th 7:00 am - Mass 12:10 pm - Mass 7:00 pm - Misa en español

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