The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist is the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee,
Wisconsin. We hope that your visit to our web site will give you a taste of the beauty and holiness
of this great Cathedral, that it will remind you of past visits, or lead you to future discovery.

A warm welcome awaits you, as well as a prayerful community,
and a deep experience of the closeness of God.

Raisin' o' the Green

Raisin o' the green - the Cathedral's only major fund raiser is coming Sunday, March 14! The event is held at the Italian Conference Center on Chicago Street and tickets cost $50. The event includes Irish music with Theiss and O'Connor, the spectacular Irish dancing performed by the Glencastle Dancers and a great dinner (corned beef and cabbage, chicken or vegetarian).

We have more than 100 great auction items for your perusal and bidding, a raffle (first prize is a trip to Ireland for 2) and new this year a Wine Raffle with a chance to win great bottles of wine! Tickets are only $20 each and everyone wins a bottle of wine.

Call 414-276-9814 for more information or to purchase tickets.

The Season of Lent

More information about the season of Lent and links to other websites may be found by following this link: LENT

The above link also includes information about Lenten Programs at the Cathedral including Soup & Substance with Fr. Andy Nelson, Opportunities for Prayer, Fasting & Almsgiving during Lent and Daily Scripture Reflections.

Lenten Vespers begin this Sunday at 5:15 PM (and each Sunday during Lent). Won't you join us in prayer?

Communal Reconciliation Service
The Riverbank Catholic Community Communal Reconciliation Service is Saturday, March 27 at 10:00 a.m. This service will take place at Three Holy Women Parish - St. Hedwig Site (Humboldt & Brady Streets).

Almsgiving
In keeping with our commitment to our poor and needy neighbors we will be collecting laundry detergent, dish soap and household cleaners for the Riverbank Food Pantry, located at Our Lady of Divine Providence at St. Casimir Church. Items may be placed in the baskets in the niche next to the Ambry inside the Cathedral. Thank you for your generosity!

Prayer & Reflection

To read the Lenten Daily Reflections written by Cathedral Parishioners follow this link: REFLECTIONS.

Educational & Spiritual Opportunities

Saturday Morning Book Club. An opportunity to join others in discussing a book Current offerings may be found following this link. The next discussion is Saturday, February 27.

Third Friday's in the Atrium. A social and educational program for singles over the age of 40. For more information follow this link.

Women's Ecumenical Spirituality Discussion. This groups meets the first Friday of the month. For more information follow this link. The next discussion is Friday, March 5.

Are You or Is Someone You Know Interested in Becoming Catholic? Follow this link and read more about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.

Are you expecting a baby? Follow this link to read about Baptism Class that is approaching on April 11.

Gathering of the Spirit. A Spiritual and networking group for those seeking employment on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. FLYER

Catholic East Elementary School. Catholic East Elementary is a vibrant, diverse, Christ-centered school that has educated children in K4 through Grade 8 for more than 25 years. More Information.

Eastside Child & Youth Ministry.

Prayer Link

Prayer is one of the marks of discipleship that we live here at the Cathedral. We have an on-going exploration of prayer including personal prayers of thanksgiving and petition, the universal prayers of the Church that form the framework of the Mass and Liturgy of the Hours. Want to know more? Wish to have a pray for specific intention? Follow this link for more information.

Mass Schedule & Sacraments

Interested in joining us in prayer? See our Mass & Liturgy Schedule. You may also listen to the 8:00 AM Sunday morning Mass LIVE on WOKY, 920 AM or Relevant Radio at 100.1 FM.

Holy Week 2010

Palm Sunday: March 28
5:15 PM (Sat), 7:45, 9:30 and 11:15 AM (Note that this is a change from our normal Mass schedule due to the length of this liturgy.)

Chrism Mass: Tuesday, March 30
7:30 PM

Holy Thursday: Thursday, April 1
7:30 AM Morning Prayer
7:00 PM Mass of the Lord's Supper
9:30 PM Night Prayer

Good Friday: Friday, April 2
7:30 AM Morning Prayer
12:15 PM Good Friday Service
5:15 PM Tenebrae

Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil: Saturday, April 3
7:30 AM Morning Prayer
8:00 PM Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday: Sunday, April 4
8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 AM

This Week at the Cathedral

There are a number of events this week at the Cathedral. Follow the link to our calendar below. You may also catch up on parish events and news by viewing the weekly bulletin.

Our calendar is hosted by Google Calendar. To see the calendar follow the link by clicking on the icon to the left.

Grand Music for a Grand Space

The Fine Arts Commission of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist is proud to present Magnificat, BWV 243 by J.S. Bach, performed by the Cathedral Chorale, soloists, and orchestra under the direction of Michael Batcho, conductor.

This event is made possible through a generous grant from the Camille A. Lonstorf Trust and our many benefactors and friends.

Tickets are: $20 for Adults; $15 for Seniors and Students available by calling 414/276-9814, ext. 3116.

Follow this link to the program flyer: FLYER

The Year of Priests

Pope Benedict XVI has declared a “Year for Priests” beginning with the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 19, 2009. The year will conclude in Rome with an international gathering of priests with the Holy Father on June 19, 2010.

With the announcement of this Year for Priests, the Pope has declared St. John Vianney the Universal Patron of Priests on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the death of the Curé d’Ars.

For resources from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops follow this link: USCCB.