Cathedral of the Holy Cross

09/07/2026

The Cathedral Community celebrates its Titular feast at all Masses on Sunday September 13th. Join us!

09/06/2026

Sunday Mass
23rd SEPTEMBER 2026 11:30 AM
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston, MA
Very Reverend Christopher O'Connor, Rector, Celebrant

Worship Guide: https://bostoncathedral.com/documents/2026/9/00.%2023OrdA2026HC.pdf

Prelude:
Symphony No. 5, IV. Adagio
Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937)

Introit:
Iustus es, Domine, Mode I
Ps 119 (118): I37, I24 and 1: You are righteous, O Lord, and right is your judgment

Offertory Choir Anthem:
Salve Regina, Paul Jernberg

Choir Communion Anthem:
Sicut cervus desiderat , Giovanni da Palestrina

Postlude:
Fugue in d minor, BWV 565, J. S. Bach (1685-1750

First Reading: Ezekiel 33:7-9
Responsorial (choral): Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 T. Marier (1912-2001)
Second Reading: Romans 13:8-10
Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20

Musicians for today’s celebration:
Members of the Cathedral Choir

Richard J. Clark, Archdiocesan & Cathedral Director of Music & Organist

09/06/2026

XXIII Domingo Ordinario

09/04/2026

The Boston Pilot features "Cathedral talk explores history, future of parish music" presented by Cathedral and Archdiocesan Music Director, Richard Clark.

"The talk was sponsored by the cathedral and the Boston chapter of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians, which Communications Director Kiki Donahue said is 'revitalizing.'

'We wanted to have a really open dialogue about the joy and hope of the American parish, where we've been, where we're going,' she said."

NPM - Boston Chapter Archdiocese of Boston

BOSTON -- Richard Clark was three days old when Pope St. Paul VI promulgated the Novus Ordo Mass in 1969.

09/02/2026

SAVE THE DATE! Sunday 9.27.26 • 3pm • Rosalind Mohnsen in concert! Celebrating 150 years of the Cathedral pipe organ!

FUN fact:
**February 23, 2026 was the 150th anniversary of the dedication of the Cathedral pipe organ in 1876. Due to a blizzard on that day, this concert was rescheduled to September 27th ⛄❄

09/02/2026

ICYMI! • "Continuity & Hope! Journey of the American Parish" with Richard Clark, Archdiocesan and Cathedral Director of Music 🙏🎶

Presented by the Boston Chapter of The National Association of Pastoral Musicians and the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston: Archdiocesan Music Director Richard J Clark explores the journey of the American Parish and its future.

Fifty-seven years since the promulgation of the New Roman Missal in 1969 by Pope Saint Paul VI, how did we get there? Where are we going? Clark explores changes, challenges, continuity, and hope of the Mass, the Church's greatest prayer.

Archdiocese of Boston

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08/30/2026

Continuity & Hope with Richard J. Clark is underway at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. Boston NPM is grateful for the partnership and to gather with musicians from across the region and to Richard J. Clark!

08/30/2026

Sunday Mass
30 AUGUST 2026 11:30 AM
Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston, MA
Fr. Rodrigo Martinez, Celebrant

Worship Guide: https://bostoncathedral.com/documents/2026/8/22OrdA_Mass_Vespers.pdf

Prelude:
Ach Herr, mich armen Sünder, BuxWV 178
(“O Lord, me a poor sinner”)
Dieterich Buxtehude (1637-1707)

Introit:
Have Mercy on Me, Miserere Mihi, Ps 86: 3, 5 & 1

Offertory Choir Anthem:
The Crucifixion, John Stainer (1840-1901)
IX. God So Loved the World

Choir Communion Anthem:
Thy Perfect Love, John Rutter (b. 1945), text: Anon, 15th C.

Postlude:
Enigma Variations, Opus 36 (1899), IX. Ni**od
Sir Edward William Elgar (1857-1934)

First Reading: Jeremiah 20:7-9
Responsorial (choral): Psalm 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9, T. Marier (1912-2001)
Second Reading: Romans 12:1-2
Gospel: Matthew 16:21-27

Musicians for today’s celebration:
Members of the Cathedral Choir
Richard J. Clark, Archdiocesan & Cathedral Director of Music & Organist

08/30/2026

XXII Domingo Ordinario