Lenten Retreat
2026-03-05 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Catholic Information Center, 360 Division Ave. S. Suite 2A, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Busy Person’s Lenten Retreat: Rooting in the Holy
Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Attend Online
Our busy world is constantly testing us, drawing us away from the oasis of God’s love and our true identity. Eventually, we find our spirits feeling muddled, tired, and disoriented. We find it harder and harder to make decisions, let alone discern with wisdom the way of the Lord in our lives!
But God has not left us without resource.
Lent, the forty days before Easter that the world-wide Christian church observes, invite us to step back, breathe deeply, and return to the source of our identity.
We invite you to “come away for a while” (Mk 6:31) – away from the busy and join Jesus in the desert where he roots into his relationship with the Father. That desert clarity is at the heart of Lent–and at the heart of what this retreat offers you.
Over two weeks, you’ll be offered three “oases” of intentional spiritual time – simple, accessible, and renewing:

Three Zoom gatherings (Thursdays, March 5, 12, and 19, 1.5 hours each) where we will learn, pray, and reflect together in a variety of ways.
Daily spiritual practices that you choose and tailor to your schedule.
One or two meetings with a Spiritual Director – in person or online – to help you listen for the movement of the Holy Spirit in your life.

If you’ve been curious about spiritual direction, this retreat is a gentle and meaningful way to experience it.
Come away for a while. Come to the quiet of the desert where Christ meets us.
Come be renewed in your spirit this Lent.
The Busy Person Lenten Retreat is a collaboration of the Catholic Information Center and the Dominican Center Marywood.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

St Patrick's Day Party and Raffle
2026-03-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Catholic Central HS, 319 Sheldon Blvd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Our annual St. Patrick’s Day Party and Raffle is Saturday, March 7, following the 4:30pm Mass. Get your raffle and dinner tickets at Mass or the parish office.
Raffle tickets are $30ea. or 4 for $100. You can purchase tickets at Mass or 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, $250, and $250, but as usual, we will have many more prizes, including a dinner for four at the rectory, cooked by the Paulist Fathers.
Dinner Tickets Sold Out
Dinner tickets are $40 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-along
Front seat to the raffle and the rest of the shenanigans.
PRIZES! PRIZES! PRIZES!
As usual, we will have plenty of great raffle prizes you can win, and we’re always adding more.
Check back here or your bulletin for an expanding list.
Dinner for four at the rectory, cooked and served by the Paulist Fathers
Gift certificate for membership to or other purchases at Meijer Gardens
A Steelcase Series 1 ergonomic chair
Artistic wood wall crosses
4 $50 gift certificates for gourmet desserts
2 Tickets to The Price Is Right at DeVos Hall
An Amish-made rocking chair
Garden gift baskets
…and more
ONLINE AUCTION:
Garden work at your home by the Cathedral Garden Ministry
SEE DETAILS AND MAKE A BID
Businesses/Individuals are welcome to be cash sponsors or donate raffle prizes for extra perks and/or recognition in our communication channels.
Make a donation online.

The Light Is On for You
2026-03-19 17:00 - 19:00 | MI
Thursday, March 19, 5-7pm
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
2026-03-20 18:00 - 19:00 | MI
Join us each Friday in Lent at 6pm in the Parish Center. Free (donations accepted).

Stations of the Cross
2026-03-20 19:00 - 20:00 | MI
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
2026-03-29 08:00 - 2026-04-06 21:00 | MI
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
Saturday, March 28
4:30pm Vigil Mass
Sunday, March 29
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, March 31
7pm – Bishop Walkowiak presiding (streamed live)
Open to ticket holders only
Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Thursday, April 2
7pm – Bishop Walkowiak presiding, (streamed live)
8:30pm to Midnight – Adoration in the Chapel
Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion
Friday, April 3
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 4
9pm – Bishop Walkowiak presiding
Easter Sunday: The Resurrection of the Lord
Sunday, April 5
10am – Mass with Bishop Walkowiak
(televised/streamed live)
12pm – Misa en Español (streamed live)
5:30pm – Evening Mass
7:30pm – Evening Mass

Easter Monday, April 6, we have only one daily Mass at 9am.
From Holy Thursday through Easter Monday, there are no Confessions.
Our parish offices will be closed on Good Friday (April 3) and Easter Monday (April 6)

First Friday Adoration
2026-05-01 07:30 - 11:30 | Cathedral of Saint Andrew, 215 Sheldon Blvd SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
Join us for any amount of time you are able between 7:30am and 11:30am on each first Friday of the month.

Anointing of the Sick
2026-05-01 11:30 - 12:00 | MI
Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament of healing. Through this Sacrament, Christ strengthens the faithful who are afflicted by illness. Anointing is also a ministry of comfort for those seeking the Holy Spirit’s blessings of health, faith, or strength against temptation.
A priest will celebrate the Anointing of the Sick on every First Friday, from approximately 11:30 to 11:50am in the chapel, following Adoration and before the 12:05pm Mass.

Gathering of Eight
2026-05-08 08:00 - 17:00 | MI
Would you like to get to know other parishioners over a meal? Consider joining a Gathering of 8. Meet up with a group of 6-8 people in a home or at a restaurant. It might be lunch, brunch, dinner, or an appetizer party… the host chooses the theme. The host might ask group members to bring a dish to share. You can choose a different group each time. Participate as often as you’d like. This is a fun way to make our big church seem small and get to know each other better. The next group of gatherings is happening during May and June 2026. Questions? Contact Leslee.
Sign-up now.

Diaper Drive
2026-05-18 08:00 - 17:00 | MI
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. Bring your donations of disposable diapers and wipes to Mass on May 9-10 and May 16-17. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Recycle Event
2026-05-23 08:00 - 2026-05-24 17:00 | MI

Catholic Services Appeal
2026-05-31 08:00 - 17:00 | MI
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 2026 is $175,000.

Unity Festival 2026
2026-05-31 12:00 - 17:00 | MI
SAVE THE DATE!
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, May 31, 2026
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 Link.
Financial Donors: Help us celebrate diversity and serve our local community. Giving link.

Youth Retreat
2026-07-17 08:00 - 2026-07-19 17:00 | MI
Sign up your 8th -12th graders today!
https://giving.parishsoft.com/App/Form/3fb9fb61-df7b-404b-b366-e66fc9a5ddd3
