Cathedral of Saint Andrew

Year of Jubilee
2024-12-29 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Detroit)
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.

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

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.

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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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

Lenten Book Study
2025-03-05
SIGN UP NOW!
https://bit.ly/LentSmGroup2025
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

St Patrick's Day Party and Raffle
2025-03-08 18:00 - 21:00 | 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 Retreat Day
2025-03-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Catholic Information Center, 360 Division Ave. S. Suite 2A, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Parish Lenten Retreat Day
Saturday, March 15, 2025
8:30am—3:00pm
Catholic Information Center—Gallagher Room
$30 includes materials, breakfast and lunch.
Join Deacon Dennis Rybicki in this Lenten retreat as we explore the presence of the Enemy of our human nature (aka the Devil) through the helpful lenses of Ignatian and early Monastic spirituality. By discerning the traits and patterns of the Evil One, we will learn how to rebuke (talk back) to him through our reliance on God. Proven methods of early monastic spirituality and Ignatius of Loyolo’s Discernment of Spirits will be examined and utilized. Gain practical spiritual knowledge and greater confidence to talk back to the Devil and live in deeper consolation!
PRE-REGISTER

The Light Is On for You
2025-04-03 17:00 - 19:00
Are you wondering how to best prepare yourself for Easter? Why not set aside some time to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Our priests are available in the church during this time for individual Confessions in English and Spanish.
The Cathedral priests also offer Confession daily immediately following the 7am and 12:05pm daily Masses, as well as Saturdays at 11-11:45am

Lenten Soup Suppers
2025-04-11 18:00 - 19:00
Join us each Friday in Lent at 6pm in the Parish Center. Free (donations accepted).

Stations of the Cross
2025-04-11 19:00 - 20:00
Join us every Friday in Lent at 7pm for this beautiful practice of scripture, sung response, and prayer, in English, Spanish, and Latin. Embark on a pilgrimage through Christ’s Passion, death, and burial using each station on the Cathedral walls.

Holy Week Schedule
2025-04-13 08:00 - 2025-04-20 21:00
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
Saturday, April 12
4:30pm Vigil Mass
Sunday, April 13
10am – Mass with Bishop Walkowiak (televised/streamed live)
12pm – Misa en Español (streamed live)
5:30pm – Mass
7:30pm – Contemplative Mass
Mass of Chrism
Tuesday, April 15
7pm – Bishop Walkowiak presiding (streamed live)
Open to ticket holders only
Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Thursday, April 17
7pm – Bishop Walkowiak presiding, (streamed live)
8:30pm to Midnight – Adoration in the Chapel
Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion
Friday, April 18
3pm – Passion Service – Bishop Walkowiak presiding,
(televised/streamed live)
5:30pm – Good Friday Procession,
procesión del Vía Crucis (way of the cross)
8pm – Tenebrae, a service of shadows with psalmody, Scripture,
contemplative music, a reading from the
Passion, and veneration of the Cross.
Holy Saturday: The Easter Vigil
Saturday, April 19
9:15pm – Bishop Walkowiak presiding
Easter Sunday:
The Resurrection of the Lord
Sunday, April 20
10am – Mass with Bishop Walkowiak
(televised/streamed live)
12pm – Misa en Español (streamed live)
2:30pm – African Refugee Mass
5:30pm – Evening Mass
7:30pm – Evening Mass

Our parish offices will be closed on Good Friday (April 18) and Easter Monday (April 21)

Daily Lenten Reflections
2025-04-20 00:00 - 23:59
Share your journey through Lent with our Ecumenical Lenten Reflection Book. Follow along with 40 days of reflections from Cathedral parishioners and our brother and sister in Christ from St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, and Westminster Presbyterian. The reflections will appear online and daily on Facebook. You can receive them in your email by texting LENTREFLECT to 84576. Printed books are available at the church or the parish office.
Online Flipbook

Walk for Good Food
2025-05-10 10:00 - 12:00
Walk with us or sponsor Cathedral walkers…
The Cathedral team is walking on Saturday, May 10, 10am at Mulick Park
West Michigan continues to face food insecurity despite the work of many food assistance organizations. This year, access to healthy food is a top priority for community health, and we believe a charity-based food system isn’t enough. We need to build a Good Food System that provides affordable, nutritious food for all, tackles health disparities, and supports fair and sustainable food production. Your participation in the Walk for Good Food helps fund this vital work, fostering equity and justice in our local food system.
Sign up to walk or sponsor here: https://bit.ly/StAndCICWalk

Diaper Drive
2025-05-25 08:00 - 17:00
Spring Diaper Drive
The Outreach Team is sponsoring a diaper drive to benefit St. Gianna’s No Cost Baby Boutique through Catholic Charities West Michigan. There is a special need for size 4-6 diapers and pull-ups. Bring your donations to Mass May 17-18, and May 24-25. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

150th Anniversary Gala
2025-05-31 16:30 - 21:00
We are celebrating 150 years as a parish family.
May 31, 2025
Mass at 4:30 pm
celebrated by Bishop Walkowiak
Anniversary Gala
following at
Cathedral Square Center
Tickets on Sale Now
$60 per person
limited seating
Tickets sold out

Docent-led tours of the cathedral: Saturday, May 31, following the 4:30 pm Mass and Sunday, June 1, following the 5:30 pm Mass.

Unity Festival 2025
2025-06-08 12:00 - 17:00
Our Cathedral family includes many cultures and we celebrate them at our annual Unity Mass and Festival.
Bring the whole family to worship and celebrate together. Plenty of free food, music, dancing, kids’ games, face painting, petting zoo, and more!
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Unity Mass at 12pm (livestreamed)
Unity Festival 1:30-4pm
Want to help out? Volunteer to bring food, or serve in various ways during the day. Volunteer Form.
Financial Sponsors: Help us celebrate diversity and serve our local community. Sponsor Form.

Small Groups
2025-06-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Parish Office, 215 Sheldon SE,, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Small Group Opportunities for Summer

Meditation and Faith Sharing

You are invited to go deeper with a small group. We will practice short guided and contemplative meditations. Then, while reading scripture, we will learn to notice how the Spirit speaks to our hearts and share that with the group. This small group will meet for 10 weeks.
When: Thursdays 6:30-8:00 PM, June 19-August 28
Where: Cathedral lower level: Parish Center
Group size: up to 12 people
The Meditation group is led by Dr. Michelle TrusLove.

Poetry as Prayer

You are invited to join a small group this summer to deepen your spiritual life. We will read and write poetry (no prior experience needed) and learn to use poetry as a creative way to listen to God and to cooperate with the Spirit’s promptings, noticing and sharing what touches us. This small group will meet for 10 weeks.
When: Saturdays, 10:00-11:30 AM, June 21-August 30
Where: Cathedral lower level: Parish Center
Group size: up to 12 people
This small group is led by Dr. Michelle TrustLove.

SIGN UP HERE

Corpus Christi Procession
2025-06-22 12:00 - 15:00
On Sunday, June 22, you and your family are invited to join a Eucharistic Procession for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, also known as Corpus Christi. The procession will take place immediately after noon Mass at the Cathedral (Mass is in Spanish, the procession will be bilingual), and we will process to the center of the city to demonstrate and bear witness to our belief in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Everyone is welcome to join for this special occasion.

Summer Summit
2025-06-28 09:00 - 12:00
Is the Cathedral your home parish?
Join us for the first-ever Cathedral Summer Summit on Saturday, June 28, from 9am to noon, in the Parish Center.
This special gathering is more than just a meeting—it’s a chance to come together, pray, and be renewed in our shared mission. We’ll explore the Cathedral’s vision and pastoral priorities and how they can shape and inspire your ministry moving forward. You’ll leave with a clearer sense of purpose and a renewed call to serve.
The Summit will also be a space to connect across ministries, build relationships, and spark new ideas. Through conversation, reflection, and collaboration, we’ll grow in unity and deepen our commitment to a Church that is welcoming, vibrant, and mission-driven.
Please RSVP at https://evite.me/rNyAr48ECR.

Youth Retreat
2025-08-08 08:00 - 2025-08-10 17:00
Sign up your 8th -12th graders today!
https://giving.parishsoft.com/App/Form/e5a4098c-584c-437f-b788-3da32642e40e

Quinceañera Program
2025-08-23 08:00 - 17:00
Preparación de Quinceañeras
If your daughter is ready for Quinceañera in the next year, please fill out a registration form at the Parish Office and bring your $250 deposit. Hurry! The first class is August 23.
Si su hija está lista para su Quinceañera el próximo año, por favor, complete el formulario de inscripción en la Oficina Parroquial y traiga su depósito de $250. ¡Dense prisa! La primera clase es el 23 de agosto.

Pig Roast & Picnic
2025-09-20 17:30 - 21:00 | Cathedral of Saint Andrew, 215 Sheldon Blvd SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 5:30pm
Parish Pig Roast & Picnic
Following the 4:30pm Mass, join us on the piazza for food, entertainment, and fun.
We will provide the meat/main dish and ask you to bring sides, desserts, drinks, etc. Along with a picnic blanket or lawn chairs.
Sign up to bring food/drink or to volunteer to help with setup/cleanup online or at the weekend Masses.

SIGNUP

Catholic Services Appeal
2025-09-30 08:00 - 17:00
Make your commitment today!
Your participation in CSA matters. Every gift helps support vital ministries that take place right here in our parish and neighborhood…

Televised and Live-Streamed Mass to the
Homebound
Hispanic Ministries & Immigration Services
Faith Formation & Evangelization through the
Catholic Information Center
Caring for our Heartside Neighbors and beyond through the Ministries of God’s Kitchen, the Pregnancy Resource Center, Baby & Toddler Pantries, and Senior Services.

Now is the time to turn in an envelope with your pledge or gift or go to grdiocese.org/csa to give online. Our assessment for 2025 is $160,000.

Blessing of the Animals
2025-10-04 09:30 - 11:00
Blessing of the Animals
Saturday, October 4, 9:30am on the Piazza
In honor of the Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi (October 4) we will have the Blessing of Animals on the Piazza.
Bring your dogs, cats, horses, sheep, birds, hamsters, snakes, etc. and join us.
All animals are welcome! Animals must be leashed or kenneled.

Wedding Anniversary Mass
2025-10-05 10:00 - 11:00
Are You Celebrating a Milestone
Anniversary in 2025?
Save the Date for the Wedding Anniversary Mass
Together with your families, the Church honors the faithful witness to your vocation of marriage and wishes to celebrate with you. Bishop Walkowiak is inviting all couples celebrating milestone anniversaries to join him on Sunday, Oct. 5 at the 10 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew for this annual celebration. A simple reception will immediately follow. To be included in the worship aid, RSVP by contacting the parish office and providing your names, number of years you are/will be married in 2025, number of family members that will attend the reception with you. 616-456-1454 x1909 or office@grcathedral.org

Flu Clinic
2025-10-05 11:00 - 14:00
Get your flu shot…
Each year, Spectrum Health visits the Cathedral Parish Center for a flu shot clinic.
They accept most insurance and free doses are available for those without insurance.
Some high-dose vaccinations are also available.
Mark your calendar and plan to get protected for the upcoming flu season.
Sunday, October 5
11am-2pm in the Parish Center (lower level of the Cathedral)

Parish Religious Education
2025-10-15 11:00 - 12:00
Time to Enroll your Child in Parish Religious Education!
If you want your child to receive sacraments this year, you must register them.
K-6 Classes begin Sunday, Sept. 7 and Youth Group begins Wednesday, Sept. 10.
Enroll your children by picking up a family registration form at the Parish Office or Catholic Information Center or click below to download a form.
Download Forms
Note: You must be a registered member of the Cathedral parish to enroll your child in sacrament preparation. Forms are available at Mass or the parish office.
You can also register online HERE

Mass of Christ the Healer
2025-10-26 10:00 - 11:30
Mass of Christ the Healer
(also known as the White Mass)
Sunday, October 26, 10 am
Mass is televised on FOX17 and livestreamed at grdiocese.org, YouTube, and Facebook.
Bishop David Walkowiak invites all who work in health care;
physicians, nurses, dietary staff, administrative staff, maintenance staff, etc.
to join him for a celebration of grace in gratitude for your ministry of healing.

Month of Service
2025-10-31 08:00 - 17:00
Our Community Outreach group is honoring the Cathedral’s 150th anniversary by offering volunteer opportunities for parishioners to put their faith in action throughout October at five community organizations:
Family Promise,
St. Gianna’s Baby Boutique,
Meals on Wheels,
Kids Food Basket,
and Marywood’s Prairie Habitat.
Registration begins online and at each Mass September 13-14, and for three weekends. If you already volunteer at a local community organization, we want to add your service hours during October to our total, so look for a form next week.
To sign up or learn more about the volunteer opportunities, go to bit.ly/3VsFSsp
