Cofradia del Santo Niño de Cebu - Greater Omaha Chapter

04/26/2026

✝️

04/06/2026

A blessed and joyful Easter to our Cofraternity of Santo Niño de Cebu family and friends! ✝️

May the Resurrection of Christ renew our spirits and strengthen our faith. Together, may we continue to serve with love, humility, and devotion through the guidance of the Santo Niño.

Viva Señor Santo Niño! 💛

04/03/2026

✝️ "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son." — John 3:16

Something to consider on Good Friday:

Jesus of Nazareth underwent Jewish and Roman trials, was flogged, and was sentenced to death by crucifixion.

The scourging produced deep stripelike lacerations and appreciable blood loss, and it probably set the stage for hypovolemic shock, as evidenced by the fact that Jesus was too weakened to carry the crossbar (patibulum) to Golgotha.

At the site of crucifixion, his wrists were nailed to the patibulum and, after the patibulum was lifted onto the upright post (stipes), his feet were nailed to the stipes.

The major pathophysiologic effect of crucifixion was an interference with normal respirations. Accordingly death resulted primarily from hypovolemic shock and exhaustion asphyxia.

Jesus’ death was ensured by the thrust of a soldier’s spear into his side. Modern medical interpretation of the historical evidence indicate that Jesus was dead when taken down from the cross.

Let us pray...

Lord, by shedding his blood for us, your Son, Jesus Christ, established the paschal mystery. In your goodness, make us holy and watch over us always. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

ewtn.com/holyweek

04/03/2026

✝️

"By this Novena (of Chaplets), I will grant every possible grace to souls." Diary, 796

01/24/2026

✝️ Saint Cecilia Cathedral Church Bulletin

During every Fiesta Señor Sinulog weekend, our Mother Church of the Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha celebrates with us, uniting the community in faith and devotion to the Santo Niño.

01/24/2026

🌸Bundle up! Let the beauty of flowers warm your heart up at Saint Cecilia Cathedral’s 41st Annual Flower Festival! Be safe and hope to see you there!

Beat the wintry weather with a breath of Spring at the Flower Festival this weekend!

To learn more about this year's Flower Festival, and see the schedule visit this page: https://www.cathedralartsproject.org/2026-flower-festival.

To see all of our upcoming events, visit: https://www.cathedralartsproject.org/2025-2026-season.

Our Gift Shop is located in the St. Cecilia Cultural Center, and is open Tuesday—Friday, 12-4 and Saturday—Sunday

01/23/2026

CANONICALLY CROWNED SANTO NIÑOS
---
As of today, there are five Canonically Crowned images of the Child Jesus: 1. Pražské Jezulátko (Prague, Czechia) crowned in 1824, 2. Santo Bambino di Aracoeli (Italy) crowned in 1897, 3. Bambino Gesu di Arenzano (Italy) crowned in 1924, 4. Balaang Bata sa Sugbo (Cebu, Philippines) crowned in 1965, and 5. Gesu Bambino di Praga in Pagani (Salerno, Italy) crowned in 1999.

01/23/2026

✝️ Fiesta Señor Holy Mass
The Holy Mass was celebrated on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
at Saint Cecilia Cathedral, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.A.

The Holy Mass was presided over by Rev. Fr. Jeremy Hans and concelebrated by Rev. Fr. Gutgsell. Cofradia del Santo Niño de Cebu - Greater Omaha Chapterpter humbly and gratefully gives thanks for the beautiful and uplifting sacred music offered by the Saint Cecilia Cathedral Choir, and for the unwavering support, prayers, and presence of the parishioners and surrounding communities who joined together in faith and devotion.

¡Pit Senyor!

Live Streaming by ??Donate to Saint Cecilia Cathedral here: https://giving.parishsoft.com/App/Form/5a3b1c25-8417-4912-8363-19ccc6c2a650Permission to podcast...

01/18/2026

Viva Pit Senyor!!

We hope to see all of you at today Saint Cecilia Cathedral for mass at 10:30am and Saint Cecilia Cathedral School - Omaha Cafeteria for the festivities.

**ALL are welcome to join us for this solemn, yet joyful day. See the images below for more information about the day.

01/18/2026

✝️❤️ Here's the message of Pope Leo XIV for the 461st Fiesta Señor. Viva Pit Senyor!

VIVA PIT SENYOR! | Here's the message of Pope Leo XIV for the 461st Fiesta Señor.

His Holiness Pope Leo XIV sends warm greetings to the Augustinian Community of the Minor Basilica of Santo Niño in Cebu, together with the assurance of his spiritual closeness to all gathered for the annual Fiesta Señor celebrations. Guided by the theme of "In Santo Nino we are one," the Holy Father prays that this feast will once again be an opportunity to grow in appreciation of the sacramental grace of baptism that incorporates us into Christ, and thus makes us children of God and members of his Church. It is, therefore, his hope that you will be inspired by a greater desire to embrace the baptismal call to live a grace-filled life in Christ and in service to your brothers and sisters, especially those on the margins of society, so that you will bear greater witness to Christ's call to unity and reflect the life of charity of the Most Holy Trinity (cf. Jn 17:21-23). Commending you and all those present for the celebrations to the loving intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, Pope Leo XIV willingly imparts his Apostolic Blessing as a sign of joy and hope in the Lord.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State

01/17/2026

✝️”You are loved.”

PAAMBIT NIÑO | "You are loved. Someone out there is thinking of you, someone out there is caring for you, someone out there is loving you. You just need to realize they are just beside you."

Even in moments when we feel alone or unseen, there are people—and even God’s presence—quietly caring, thinking, and loving us.

All that is needed is awareness: to open our hearts and recognize that we are never truly alone, because love is already beside us.

Rev. Fr. Mhar Vincent R. Balili
January 15, 2026 | Day 8 - 4:00 PM Novena Mass