Cathedral Ministry Conference

11/04/2025

The Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio
Riverwalk (105 South St. Mary’s Street)
will host the Cathedral Ministry 2026 Conference workshops,
keynotes, and most of our meals as
well. A block of rooms has been
reserved for the Cathedral Ministry
Conference at a special rate of $179 per
night. The Drury Plaza San Antonio
Riverwalk features comfortable rooms,
a rooftop pool and plenty of meeting
space for business events. It is located
on the San Antonio River with countless
restaurants and shops within scenic walking distance.
Please note that hotel reservations MUST be made separately. Contact the
Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk directly and reference the Cathedral
Ministry Conference to receive the special rate of $179 per night. Or visit
www.cathedralmin.org, and follow the link to make your hotel reservation
online.

11/04/2025

Come join us in beautiful San Antonio, Texas, for the 2026 Cathedral Ministry Conference. Sign up soon or contact San Fernando Cathedral at 210-227-1297 for further details or visit the Cathedral Ministry website at https://cathedralmin.org/

07/11/2025

With great joy I invite you to join us for the Cathedral Conference Ministry in January 2026 at the historic San Fernando Cathedral.

San Fernando Cathedral was founded on March 9, 1731 by a group of 16 families who came from the Canary Islands at the invitation of King Phillip V of Spain and is the oldest, continuously functioning religious community in the State of Texas. This church was planned to be at the center of life in this city. The Cathedral building has the added distinction of being the oldest standing church building in Texas, and for all of its more than 290 years, has been serving the people of the Archdiocese and San Antonio. For almost 95 years, San Fernando served as the church for all of the religious denominations of San Antonio as the Catholic Church was the only recognized religion of the Spanish and Mexican governments prior to Texas’ independence. San Fernando has become more than the geographic center; it has become an ecumenical, cultural, civic, and service center of unity and harmony for all the God-loving people of San Antonio and beyond. San Fernando serves as a refuge for many of the poor in this area who come for help and trust their needs will be met. As the first church in the city, San Fernando has a rich history of responding to the people’s needs in and around the church.

We look forward to your visit for the 2026 conference. We are excited to host dynamic speakers and informative workshops as we gather for fellowship celebrating the Liturgy together as a people of God from different regions. ¡Somos la Catedral!

~Fr. Carlos B. Velázquez, Rector of San Fernando Cathedral

07/11/2025

01/16/2024

One week ago today, St. James Catholic Cathedral had the honor of hosting the Cathedral Ministry Conference here in Orlando, Florida 🙏🏻 It was truly a blessing to had served, walked, and learned with many of the Cathedral Rectors and Cathedral Staff from across the USA.

We thank the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Downtown Orlando for their amazing hospitality during this past week of the Conference. Superb quality service by the Management team and their awesome hotel staff.

To our keynote and Workshop speakers Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, Sr. Alicia Torres, F.E., Mr. Michel Picaud; Very Reverend Enrique Salvo, Mr. Robert Meyer, Ms. Sarah Dearie, Mr. Johan van Parys , Ms. Isabel Fernandez, Ms. Catherine Galda, Very Reverend Miguel Gonzalez, Ms. Carol Brinati, Very Reverend Michael G. Ryan, Ms. Mary Birmingham, MA, Ms. Corinna and Ms. Laughlin; Ms. Terri Ashmore, Very Reverend Marcus McFadin, Mr. Larry Brouse, Mr. Patrick Barredo, Ms. Jennifer Drow, and Ms. Katherine Laguna, thank you all for sharing knowledge, talents and faithful insights with us all.

To all the Exhibitors....Rambusch Decorating Company, Italian Religious Articles and Gifts manufacturer wholesale Vosmo Vosmo Diocesan EverGreene Architectural Arts Central Music FC Ziegler Company ....Gracias, Grazie, and Thank you 😊 🙏🏻 for being with us and accompanying us throughout this Cathedral Ministry Conference!

Thank you to our Diocesan IT Dept: Jack, O'Neal and Rick for helping us stay connected throughout the conference.

Gracias APAV Solutions for making our presentations outstanding 👏🏼 🙌🏼

To our Cathedral Volunteers: Anibal, Valerie, Robert, Betty and Liz; Cathedral Docents: Dan and Elaine; Cathedral Staff: Janice, Eddiel, Carlos; Jon, Fr. Nathan; Diocesan Liturgical Team: Bruce, and Kathleen; and Cathedral Music: Adam and Zoe; and the Cathedral Ministry Conference Committee......you all delivered above and beyond hospitality! Thank you for your planning, your time, sharing your charisma with all who attended 🙏🏻🙌🏼👏🏼 It was truly a blessing to be with you all!

01/11/2024

Day 3 and the Holy Spirit was alive throughout all the movements of the Cathedral Ministry Conference starting with morning prayer by Fr. Marcus McFadin and then are amazing keynote speaker Sr. Alicia Torres sharing her faithful gifts on how Cathedrals are important part of the National Eucharistic Revival, following with strong life giving workshops! Thank you to Our Exhibitors for being a big part of our conference. Many connections were made today 🙏🏻 Thank you Embassy Suites by Hilton in Downtown Orlando for your amazing Hospitality for this conference.

01/10/2024

Day 2 of Cathedral Ministry Conference completed 🙌🏼 and what an amazing day filled with the Holy Spirit. Great keynote, by Cardinal Tobin and throughout the day outstanding workshops!

Exhibitors connecting us to the right materials needed to serve within our Cathedrals and Basilicas!

A big thank you to all, who have been praying for the success of this conference 🙏🏻

St. James Catholic Cathedral Vosmo Vosmo Italian Religious Articles and Gifts manufacturer wholesale Diocesan Martin Rambusch