Cathedral of Saint Andrew

St Patrick's Day Party and Raffle
2025-03-08 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Catholic Central HS, 319 Sheldon Blvd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Our annual St. Patrick Day Party and Raffle is Saturday, March 8. Get your raffle and dinner tickets at Mass or the parish office.
Dinner tickets are sold out!
Raffle tickets are $25ea. or 5 for $100. If you don’t want to wait in line after Mass, take a bag of tickets home with you and return the filled-out stubs with your check to Mass or the office. Raffle tickets will also be on sale at the party. This year we have 3 cash prizes of $500, $300, and $200, but as usual, we will have many more prizes including the dinner at the rectory, cooked by the Paulist Fathers.
Dinner tickets are $30 each. We only have room for 200 people in the Catholic Central Cafeteria, so plan to buy your tickets early.
Your ticket includes…
A traditional Irish dinner
2 drink tickets (soda, beer, wine) more drink tickets can be purchased at the party
1 Irish Coffee
Entertainment, Irish dance, music & sing-a-long
Front seat to the raffle and the rest of the shenanigans.
PRIZES! PRIZES! PRIZES!
As usual, we have plenty of great raffle prizes you can win, and we’re always adding more.

3 cash prizes: $500, $300, $200
Dinner for 4 at the rectory, cooked and served by the Paulist Fathers.
Detroit Princess Riverboat Cruise for 8 (valued at $700)
Whitecaps tickets
Concert tickets: MercyMe at the VanAndel
$25 certificate for Uccello’s
$150 for spa services at Bella Beauty by Linda
More to come…

Businesses/Individuals are welcome to be cash sponsors or donate raffle prizes for recognition in our communication mediums.

SILENT AUCTION FOR MACKINAC BRIDGE TOWER TOUR
Each year, the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) randomly chooses 25 non-profit organizations to receive a tower tour certificate to be raffled or auctioned for charitable purposes. The Cathedral received a certificate for our St. Patrick fundraiser to be used May 1 through October 15 of 2025 and is good for two people. In order to maximize the funds raised for Cathedral Ministries, we are conducting a silent auction for the bridge tour.
You must register your bid by Noon on Friday, March 7
The top bidder will be awarded the certificate.
MAKE YOUR BID

Lenten Book Study
2025-03-05
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Journeying through Lent with others is a wonderful way to experience this season of spiritual growth and insight.
Two different book studies are being offered.
Show Me the Way
A spiritual journey through Lent with “Show Me the Way” by Henri Nowen. We will be reading, meditating and reflecting on 15 of the 40 daily meditations from Nowen’s book, with opportunity for prayer, take away insights and opportunities for written reflections on any of the day’s journey. Books to be provided. Building friendships and community…along the Way.
Choose:
1. Face-to-face Wednesdays at 6pm, at 3437 Assumption Dr NE Grand Rapids Mi 49525, for 1.5 hours
2. Online Saturdays from 10 to 11am. Topic will always be the meditation of the day.
Dates: March 5 thru April 26 – 8 weeks
The Universal Christ
Based on the book, “The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See” by Fr Richard Rohr. We will journal our reflections on excerpts from the book, share thoughts and feelings, and engage in additional contemplative practices to provide insight to Fr. Rohr’s teachings and help us to actively live our faith. A study guide will be provided.
Online Mondays at 7:00 PM for 1.5 hours to cover two chapters each meeting.
Dates: March 3 to April 21 – 8 weeks

Young Families Survey
2025-02-26 08:00 - 17:00
The Cathedral wants to know more about our young families.
Please fill out this 3-minute survey to help us learn how to support you and your family better!
ENGLISH SURVEY
SPANISH SURVEY

Annual Paulist Appeal
2025-02-26 08:00 - 17:00
We invite you to partner with us in God’s mission through your generous support of the 2025 Annual Paulist Appeal, Lighting the Path of Hope: Celebrating Our Faithful Mission. Your contribution directly sustains the ministries that touch lives across the United States and abroad, enabling us to spread the word of God, care for our elderly priests, nurture seminarian and deaconate vocations, support women in Church leadership and ministry positions, address toxic polarization in our nation, and minister to young adults, people of color, and those who identify as LGBTQ+. Your support also provides resources to Paulist parishes and campus ministry communities through impactful initiatives like our Mission Impact grants, which fund local efforts aligned with the mission priorities of the Paulist Fathers. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve, illuminating paths for many to encounter God’s boundless love.
As you discern your gift, we invite you to prayerfully consider how you can share your blessings, guided by the Holy Spirit.
May Saint Paul intercede for you, your family, and our Church. God bless you and your generosity.

Very Rev. René Constanza, C.S.P.
President, Paulist Fathers

Watch a video of parishioners talking about the Paulist Fathers
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Christian Unity
2025-01-25 08:00 - 17:00
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
January 18-25
Each year, Christians around the world joyfully recall the prayer of Jesus in the Gospel of John, 17:21, “That they all may be one.”
The Cathedral Ecumenism Committee invites you to pray with us through this week by using the Daily Scripture and Prayer Guide.
You can choose to follow along daily on Facebook. Printed copies are also available in the Church.

We Believe
2025-01-24 19:00 - 20:30
We Believe: A Choral Worship Service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Friday January 24, 7pm, at the Cathedral
The choirs of the Cathedral, Westminster Presbyterian, and LaGrave CRC will join voices in a choral worship service in prayer for Christian Unity. Come hear scripture and sing hymns that express our unity through the Nicene Creed, our common belief. Each choir will also offer music representing their tradition and join voices together in combined pieces as one large choir.

Adoration for Our Nation
2025-01-20 19:00 - 20:00
Bilingual Holy Hour
Join us for prayer, Scripture, music, and Adoration
for our nation and changing leadership
Monday, January 20, 7pm

Year of Jubilee
2024-12-29 15:00 - 16:30
The Universal Church is preparing to celebrate the Jubilee Year 2025: Pilgrims of Hope (the 2,025th anniversary of the Incarnation of our Lord), an “event of great spiritual, ecclesial, and social significance in the life of the Church” proclaimed by Pope Francis.
Procession and Opening Mass
Join Bishop Walkowiak for Holy Mass to open the Jubilee Year on Dec. 29. All are welcome!
Read Bishop Walkowiak’s invitation letter: English | Spanish | Vietnamese
Pilgrimage prayer card: English | Spanish | Vietnamese
The liturgy will begin at 3 p.m. in the Catholic Central High School gym (319 Sheldon Blvd. SE, Grand Rapids) where we will gather and process together as pilgrims to the Cathedral of Saint Andrew (301 Sheldon Blvd. SE, Grand Rapids) for Mass.
The distance between the gym and the cathedral is approximately one block. Those with limited mobility who may have difficulty processing are invited to go directly to the Cathedral.
Watch Live:
The opening Mass will be livestreamed on the diocesan website and YouTube for those who are unable to attend.
Learn about more local Jubilee events.

Requiem
2024-11-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Cathedral of Saint Andrew, 215 Sheldon Blvd SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
During this season of remembering our beloved dead, we gather for this special prayer service that includes music performed by the Catholic Central Capella Choir, the Diocesan Schola Choir, and the Chamber Orchestra.
Free admission.

Parish Potluck
2024-11-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Cathedral of Saint Andrew, 215 Sheldon Blvd SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
All Are Invited!
Join your fellow parishioners for fellowship and good food and to hear more about the Gathering of 8 program.
When: Saturday, November 9, 3pm (before the 4:30pm Mass)
Where: Parish Center (basement of cathedral)
Bring a dish to pass. Beverages are provided. No need to sign up. Children welcome.
Please park in the Division Lot and come in the side door, as there is a wedding in the church that day and we don’t want to disturb them.

Creation Prayer Service
2024-09-18 18:30 - 19:30
Season of Creation Prayer Service
The theme for this year’s Season of Creation (September 1- October 4) is “To Hope and Act with Creation.”
Please join us outside on the piazza for a prayer service on Wednesday, September 18, at 6:30 pm.
We will pray, read from Scripture, and reflect on having hope despite all the devastation caused by climate change.
In the words of Archbishop Tutu: “Hope is being able to see that there is light – despite all the darkness.”

Jobs
2024-08-30 08:00 - 17:00
Cathedral of Saint Andrew
Business Manager
The Business Manager is a full-time salaried Parish Staff member who reports directly to the Pastor. The Business Manager assists the church in carrying out its mission by planning and implementing effective organizational and fiscal processes to achieve its goals. Works under the direction of the Pastor and assists him with the parish’s stewardship of finances, facilities, and personnel.
SEE JOB DESCRIPTION and how to apply
Catholic Information Center (CIC)
About the Leadership Formation Institute
The Leadership Formation Institute (LFI) fosters leadership development within the Catholic community. Our programs equip lay Catholics with the knowledge, skills, and spiritual depth necessary to serve their parishes and communities effectively. We address the evolving social and cultural contexts of West Michigan, inviting people to know Christ and His Gospel.
Program Coordinator
The Program Coordinator will play a crucial role in the successful implementation and management of LFI programs. This individual will oversee the day-to-day operations, coordinate events and program sessions, and provide support to participants and mentors. The Program Coordinator will work closely with the Director of Programs and Institutes, other staff, program teams, and guest presenters to ensure that all program activities align with the CIC mission and goals. This role requires a dynamic individual with a passion for leadership development, intercultural competence, and community building within the context of the Catholic Church.
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Communications Coordinator
We are seeking a creative and strategic thinker to fill the role of Communications Coordinator. This role involves developing, implementing, and overseeing the communications and marketing strategies for the Leadership Formation Institute at the Catholic Information Center. The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills to enhance the visibility and engagement of the Institute’s programs and initiatives.
SEE JOB DESCRIPTION and how to apply

Grief Support
2024-08-08 18:30 - 19:45
Are you navigating the difficult journey of grief? However long it’s been since your loss, you are welcome to participate in the upcoming 6-week session of our free Grief Support Group – a place to share stories, listen, and support one another. Facilitated by Irene Kraegel, the group will meet August 8 through September 12 on Thursdays from 6:30-7:45pm.
To receive more information or to sign up, contact the parish office 616-456-1454 x1909 or send an email to office@grcathedral.org.

Holy Hour
2024-07-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Cathedral of Saint Andrew, 215 Sheldon Blvd SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
Join us in the Cathedral for an hour of Adoration.

July 4 Anniversary
2024-07-04 09:00 - 10:00 | Cathedral of Saint Andrew, 215 Sheldon Blvd SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
The Solemnity of the Rededication of the Cathedral
July 4 not only marks the celebration of our country’s independence but also the anniversary of the re-dedication of the Cathedral of Saint Andrew in 1903, which is an official feast day for the Diocese of Grand Rapids.
Following a devastating fire in 1901, the cathedral was restored, expanded, and then re-dedicated and consecrated during celebrations on July 4, 1903, involving thousands of Grand Rapids citizens and parishioners as well as bishops, priests, local officials, and the apostolic delegate to the United States.
Hidden above the ceiling that you see in the cathedral today are the original massive wooden beams, still charred from that major fire in 1901 which was caused by lightning.
Mass for the anniversary of the Cathedral dedication will be celebrated July 4 at 9 a.m. The anniversary of our country’s independence will also be recognized. All are welcome!
To learn more about the Cathedral’s history visit https://grcathedral.org/visit/about-the-cathedral/cathedral-history/

Sacred Heart Procession
2024-06-07 18:00 - 20:30
Celebrate the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart on Friday, June 7 by joining Bishop Walkowiak at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew for Mass followed by a diocesan Eucharistic Procession. All are invited to adore the Lord and proclaim our Eucharistic faith through Mass at 6 p.m. with the procession to follow.
