Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist

09/11/2026

09/09/2026

Our former employee, Jimmy Sheehan has passed away. His funeral is on Friday morning, September 11th at 10 AM. Below is his obituary from Fox and Weeks.

"James Joseph “Jimmy” Sheehan, 74, entered into eternal rest on September 5, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital following a brief illness.

Born in Lynchburg, Virginia on April 25, 1952, Jimmy was the son of the late Gerard Martin Sheehan and Margaret Mary Moore Sheehan. He was raised in Lynchburg, where he graduated from Holy Cross High School in 1970, before completing his undergraduate studies with a B.A. from Belmont Abbey College in 1974.

Following his graduation, Jimmy relocated to Savannah to join his family after his father's employment transfer with American Cyanamid. Jimmy worked in various capacities throughout Savannah, most notably dedicating many years of meaningful service to the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist. A man of deep faith and a gentle spirit, he took immense pride in serving his church community. Jimmy also possessed a lifelong love of music and was a gifted guitarist who found great happiness in the melodies of the Beatles.

In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by his brother, Patrick Gerard Sheehan, and a nephew, Martin Francis Sheehan.

He is survived by his child, Liam Joseph Gerard Sheehan (Lia); his brother, Martin Francis Sheehan (Kristine); his sister-in-law, Therese Koncul Sheehan; his nieces and nephews, Laura Elizabeth Sheehan, Patrick Paul Sheehan, Margaret Sims Sheehan, Andrew Patrick Sheehan, and Mary Kristine Sheehan; and many dear friends.

The Sheehan family extends their heartfelt appreciation to his loyal friends Chris Roberts, Mike O’Brien, and Pat O’Brien for their enduring support. Special thanks are also given to Dr. Bhavesh G. Patel and the NICU nursing team at St. Joseph’s Hospital for their compassionate care.

In remembrance of Jimmy, the family asks that an act of kindness be extended to someone.

Funeral Services: Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow immediately at Greenwich Cemetery."

09/06/2026

Join us for 10AM Sunday Mass, live from the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist in Savannah, Georgia. If you're experiencing technical problems with the livestream on Facebook, please try viewing the livestream at savannahcathedral.org/live-stream

09/04/2026

Join us for Mass on the Twentieth-third Sunday in Ordinary Time this weekend. We offer a 5:30 PM Vigil Mass on Saturday. We offer Masses at 8 AM, 10 AM, and 11:30 AM on Sunday. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is this Saturday from 11 AM until 11:45 AM and from 4:15 PM to 5:00 PM. We have a Noon Mass on Saturday. We will livestream the 10 AM Mass here on Facebook and on our website at savannahcathedral.org.

08/31/2026

Attention Parents! The school year is about to begin. Registration in person will take place after 5:30 Mass on Saturday, September 5th, and after the 8:00, 10:00, and 11:30 Masses on Sunday, September 6th. Bring your child’s baptismal certificate if you are new to the Cathedral’s CRE program. Classes begin on Sunday mornings from 8:45 to 9:50 in the Parish Center building, starting September 20th.

If you miss this registration, bring your child to the Parish Center during Sunday school for registration and enrollment. You can also register for CRE on the Cathedral’s website. The religious foundation of our CRE students is as important to them as it is to us. We look forward to another successful year of faith formation.

08/29/2026

Join us for Mass on the Twentieth-second Sunday in Ordinary Time this weekend. We offer a 5:30 PM Vigil Mass on Saturday. We offer Masses at 8 AM, 10 AM, and 11:30 AM on Sunday. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is this Saturday from 11 AM until 11:45 AM and from 4:15 PM to 5:00 PM. We have a Noon Mass on Saturday. We will livestream the 10 AM Mass here on Facebook and on our website at savannahcathedral.org.

08/28/2026

On August 29th and 30th, please return your All Good Gifts Commitment Card during Mass. Or you can mail them to the office or drop the cards off during business hours. We appreciate your support of the Cathedral Basilica.

08/25/2026

Join the Cathedral CCW!
All Cathedral ladies are warmly invited to join the Council of Catholic Women! We gather on the fourth Wednesday of the month, August through May, at 6:00 PM in the Parish Center.
Our meetings are designed to offer opportunities for fellowship, faith-sharing, and building meaningful connections among the women of our parish. Please join us for our Welcome Back Social meeting this Wednesday, August 26th, at 6:00 PM in the Parish Center. Bring a friend, and be part of this community of women
walking together in faith and fellowship!

08/22/2026

Called by Name is next weekend!
Please submit the name of a young person who loves Christ and His Church and may benefit from encouragement in discerning God’s call.
This simple invitation may help someone recognize a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life.
Submit a name online at savannahvocations.org/calledbyname