ocia tours cathedral
Photos and story by Mary Ann Kelly, pastoral assistant
Participants in Mother of God's OCIA program saw the scriptures come to life in the artwork of the cathedral.
On Saturday, Nov. 7, several of the OCIA team and participants went to the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption for a tour. We were blessed to have Fr. Ryan Maher, rector of the Cathedral, as our guide.
There are many aspects of the cathedral you could focus on when visiting. On this visit, Fr. Maher geared our tour to experiencing the majesty and catechesis of several of the windows, while tying in the theological and sacramental significance of every aspect of the church. Our OCIA participants are now primed for our upcoming discussions about the sacramental life of the Church.
Everyone, even the lifelong Catholics, came away with a deeper appreciation of the scriptures and of our beautiful cathedral.
Fr. Maher invites everyone to spend time in the cathedral in prayer and reflection. They recently commissioned a second printing of Stories in Glass, a guidebook by Msgr. William Cleves, describing the stained-glass windows in the cathedral basilica. Copies are available for sale in the gift shop.
Schedule a formal tour, or pop in for a few minutes or hours! The Cathedral is open to all during the following times:
We extend our great thanks to Fr. Maher and look forward to returning in Lent to study the beautiful mosaic Stations of the Cross.
There are many aspects of the cathedral you could focus on when visiting. On this visit, Fr. Maher geared our tour to experiencing the majesty and catechesis of several of the windows, while tying in the theological and sacramental significance of every aspect of the church. Our OCIA participants are now primed for our upcoming discussions about the sacramental life of the Church.
Everyone, even the lifelong Catholics, came away with a deeper appreciation of the scriptures and of our beautiful cathedral.
Fr. Maher invites everyone to spend time in the cathedral in prayer and reflection. They recently commissioned a second printing of Stories in Glass, a guidebook by Msgr. William Cleves, describing the stained-glass windows in the cathedral basilica. Copies are available for sale in the gift shop.
Schedule a formal tour, or pop in for a few minutes or hours! The Cathedral is open to all during the following times:
- Monday–Friday 9 am–3 pm
- Saturday 10 am–4 pm
- Sunday 8:30 am–5 pm
We extend our great thanks to Fr. Maher and look forward to returning in Lent to study the beautiful mosaic Stations of the Cross.
The cathedral's newly restored facade gleams in the sunlight.
Mother of God's OCIA group listens as Fr. Ryan Maher shares his expertise about the art and architecture of the cathedral.
Each stained-glass window tells a story.