Masses for the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Holy Day of Obligation) will be on Thursday, December 31, at 5:30 p.m. (Vigil Mass) and on Friday, January 1, at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

The Parish Office is closed for the Christmas Holidays beginning Thursday, December 24, through Friday, January 1.

Confessions are heard on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.

Blessing for Expectant Parents will be held following all Masses on the first weekend of each month - Saturdays after 5:30 p.m. Mass and Sundays after 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Masses.

Vespers is the traditional name for Evening Prayer, which is one of the offices that make up the Liturgy of the Hours---the daily prayer of the Church. This ancient form of sung prayer consists of Scripture (mostly psalms), writings from the Church Fathers and intercessory prayers. Join us for Vespers on the first Sunday of the month and all Sundays of Lent and Advent at 4:00 p.m.

RCIA group meets every Monday in the Cathedral Center (St. Gabriel Hall) from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The process for those becoming Catholic and others being fully brought into the Catholic Church lasts from Monday, September 14, 2020 until Monday, May 17, 2021. For more information about the RCIA Program, please contact Jenny Vincent (jvincent@olvcathedral.org), Fr. Dalton Ervin (dervin@victoriadiocese.org) or call the Rectory (575-4741).

ACTS Core meets monthly on the first Monday at 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Victory Annex. Contact Amy Lara, Facilitator, at 648-3095 or alara@ourladyvictory.org for more information on the parish's ACTS Ministry.

The Legion of Mary meets Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. at the Rectory. This parish ministry group consists of active and praying members. Prior to COVID, the active members assisted at nursing homes getting residents to area for Mass or Communion Service on Wednesday mornings and making home communion visits to shut-ins. The praying members who are unable to attend meetings provide spiritual help by praying for the Legionnaires and their mission. Contact Judy Saddler at 361-575-3554 for more information or if you have any questions.

Practice for the Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass Choir will be on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Cathedral. For more information on this Choir, contact Glenn Hunter, Music Director, at the Rectory at 575-4741 or email olvmusic@olvcathedral.org.

Mothers of Grace is a group of moms that gather to share experiences and ideas along with supporting each other in raising their children and keeping their families strong through God's grace. The moms meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Victory Annex . All moms are welcome to join the group. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Ruiz at jenniferschobey.ruiz@yahoo.com or 676-7676.

OLV Quilters meet on Wednesdays in the Youth Hut from 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. All ladies of the parish are invited to join in socializing and working on various Festival Auction projects. If you would like more information, please call Judy Bellanger at 576-2935.

Confessions are held at 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays

OLV parish has a Men's Group for men of all ages and backgrounds who come together to grow and learn from one another. The group meets on Friday mornings from 6:45 - 7:45 a.m.: First Friday - Adoration (Cathedral); Second Friday - Group Rosary (Cathedral); Third Friday - Saint of the Month and Small Group Discussion (Cathedral Center); Fourth (and Fifth) Friday - Instructional Video and Small Group Discussions (Cathedral Center) . For more information, Contact Cody Horton at 935-2822 or codyrhorton@hotmail.com.

Donations to the parish's St. Vincent DePaul Society assist the less fortunate of our area with food and financial assistance. A collection for St. Vincent DePaul Society is taken up the 2nd weekend of the month. For those months when there is a Special Diocesan Collection taken up on the 2nd weekend of the month, the St. Vincent DePaul Society Collection is moved to the 3rd weekend of the month. Donations may always be sent during the month to the Church Office.

Confessions are heard on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.

Donations to the parish's St. Vincent DePaul Society assist the less fortunate of our area with food and financial assistance. A collection for St. Vincent DePaul Society is taken up the 2nd weekend of the month. For those months when there is a Special Diocesan Collection taken up on the 2nd weekend of the month, the St. Vincent DePaul Society Collection is moved to the 3rd weekend of the month. Donations may always be sent during the month to the Church Office.

RCIA group meets every Monday in the Cathedral Center (St. Gabriel Hall) from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The process for those becoming Catholic and others being fully brought into the Catholic Church lasts from Monday, September 14, 2020 until Monday, May 17, 2021. For more information about the RCIA Program, please contact Jenny Vincent (jvincent@olvcathedral.org), Fr. Dalton Ervin (dervin@victoriadiocese.org) or call the Rectory (575-4741).

The Legion of Mary meets Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. at the Rectory. This parish ministry group consists of active and praying members. Prior to COVID, the active members assisted at nursing homes getting residents to area for Mass or Communion Service on Wednesday mornings and making home communion visits to shut-ins. The praying members who are unable to attend meetings provide spiritual help by praying for the Legionnaires and their mission. Contact Judy Saddler at 361-575-3554 for more information or if you have any questions.

Our Lady of Victory Altar Society meets on the second Tuesday of each month (except July and August). The January 12 gathering will be in the Cathedral Center (St. Michael Hall) with a Social beginning at 6:00 p.m. followed by the monthly meeting. Membership is open to all ladies of Our Lady of Victory parish. For more information, contact Sandy Munoz, President, at 652-6613.

Practice for the Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass Choir will be on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Cathedral. For more information on this Choir, contact Glenn Hunter, Music Director, at the Rectory at 575-4741 or email olvmusic@olvcathedral.org.

This Baptismal Instruction Class for parents and sponsors is held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in the Cathedral Center (St. Raphael Meeting Room) from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Parents of children being baptized at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory must be parishioners. Parents who are baptizing their child at another Catholic Church and sponsors who need to attend a class in order to meet requirements of being a baptismal sponsor at another parish are welcome to attend. Participants will receive proof of attendance at the end of the evening to take to their parish to be included with the records required for the baptism. Parents of children to be baptized at the Cathedral should bring the child's city-issued birth certificate so that a copy may be made for the church records. If you have any questions, please contact the Church Office at 575-4741.

The Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory is offering an Adult Confirmation Class for adult Catholics in the Victoria Deanery who have received religious education, either in a Catholic school or through CCD classes, but need the final preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. The course is a 5-week commitment. The class dates are Tuesdays: Jan. 12, 19, 26 and Feb. 2 and 9 from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. in the Cathedral Center. The Confirmation Mass will be on Tuesday, February 16, at 6:00 p.m. in the Cathedral. For more information, contact Jenny Vincent at jvincent@olvcathedral.org.

OLV Quilters meet on Wednesdays in the Youth Hut from 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. All ladies of the parish are invited to join in socializing and working on various Festival Auction projects. If you would like more information, please call Judy Bellanger at 576-2935.

Confessions are held at 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays

Inspired by Our Lady, the “Patriotic Rosary” is a powerful prayer for divine protection and mercy for our Nation.

Morning Glory Helpers is a parish ministry group of women dedicated to promoting a relationship with Jesus through Marian devotion. "Our mission is to encourage one another in finding and using our personal talents, and cultivating rich meaningful prayer lives, as well as sharing what it means to open our minds and hearts to Jesus through His Blessed Mother, Mary." If you would like to find out more about the group or how to participate, contact Vern Crockett at MorningGloryHelpers@gmail.com.

Our meetings are dedicated to promoting a relationship with Jesus through Marian devotion. We will have guest speakers, book studies, consecrations and more! We can't wait to meet you and open our minds and hearts to Jesus through His Blessed Mother Mary with you!

Ladies of Victory invites adult women of all ages - single, married, empty nesters, etc. to get involved with this ministry. The gathering on Thursday, January 14, will be a "Rosary Swap Shop Night". Bring a rosary from your collection (not a newly purchased one) to exchange with another. We will have a few extras if you do not have one to swap. The ladies will get together in the Cathedral Center (St. Gabriel Hall) from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Bring your own drink; light snacks provided. Join us and grow in faith and friendships with each other. For more info, contact Lupe Schaefer at 361-484-1631.

OLV parish has a Men's Group for men of all ages and backgrounds who come together to grow and learn from one another. The group meets on Friday mornings from 6:45 - 7:45 a.m.: First Friday - Adoration (Cathedral); Second Friday - Group Rosary (Cathedral); Third Friday - Saint of the Month and Small Group Discussion (Cathedral Center); Fourth (and Fifth) Friday - Instructional Video and Small Group Discussions (Cathedral Center) . For more information, Contact Cody Horton at 935-2822 or codyrhorton@hotmail.com.

Confessions are heard on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.

Join us for Youth Ministry Night - the Cathedral's Youth event made just for high schoolers. The group meets on the first and third Sundays of the month with Mass at 6:00 p.m. followed by food, faith and fun in the Cathedral Center till 8:30 p.m. Spread the word and bring a friend! For more information, contact Vern Crockett, Youth Director, at 935-1688 or youthdirector@olvcathedral.org.

RCIA group meets every Monday in the Cathedral Center (St. Gabriel Hall) from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The process for those becoming Catholic and others being fully brought into the Catholic Church lasts from Monday, September 14, 2020 until Monday, May 17, 2021. For more information about the RCIA Program, please contact Jenny Vincent (jvincent@olvcathedral.org), Fr. Dalton Ervin (dervin@victoriadiocese.org) or call the Rectory (575-4741).

The Legion of Mary meets Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. at the Rectory. This parish ministry group consists of active and praying members. Prior to COVID, the active members assisted at nursing homes getting residents to area for Mass or Communion Service on Wednesday mornings and making home communion visits to shut-ins. The praying members who are unable to attend meetings provide spiritual help by praying for the Legionnaires and their mission. Contact Judy Saddler at 361-575-3554 for more information or if you have any questions.

Practice for the Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass Choir will be on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Cathedral. For more information on this Choir, contact Glenn Hunter, Music Director, at the Rectory at 575-4741 or email olvmusic@olvcathedral.org.

Mothers of Grace is a group of moms that gather to share experiences and ideas along with supporting each other in raising their children and keeping their families strong through God's grace. The moms meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Victory Annex. The January 19 gathering will have Valeria Dubourdieu from The Emmaus Center as the guest speaker. She will speak on balance and positivity. Masks are required and social distancing guidelines are followed. All moms are welcome to join the group. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Ruiz at jenniferschobey.ruiz@yahoo.com or 676-7676.

The Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory is offering an Adult Confirmation Class for adult Catholics in the Victoria Deanery who have received religious education, either in a Catholic school or through CCD classes, but need the final preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. The course is a 5-week commitment. The class dates are Tuesdays: Jan. 12, 19, 26 and Feb. 2 and 9 from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. in the Cathedral Center. The Confirmation Mass will be on Tuesday, February 16, at 6:00 p.m. in the Cathedral. For more information, contact Jenny Vincent at jvincent@olvcathedral.org.

OLV Quilters meet on Wednesdays in the Youth Hut from 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. All ladies of the parish are invited to join in socializing and working on various Festival Auction projects. If you would like more information, please call Judy Bellanger at 576-2935.

Confessions are held at 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays

OLV parish has a Men's Group for men of all ages and backgrounds who come together to grow and learn from one another. The group meets on Friday mornings from 6:45 - 7:45 a.m.: First Friday - Adoration (Cathedral); Second Friday - Group Rosary (Cathedral); Third Friday - Saint of the Month and Small Group Discussion (Cathedral Center); Fourth (and Fifth) Friday - Instructional Video and Small Group Discussions (Cathedral Center) . For more information, Contact Cody Horton at 935-2822 or codyrhorton@hotmail.com.

Donations to this Special Collection assist the Diocese in reaching out to the Catholic Church in Latin America. During 2021, the Collection will be taken up the weekend of January 23 - 24.

Our Lady of Victory School will host an Open House for prospective parents and students Pre-K3 - 8th Grade on Sunday, January 24, at 1:30 p.m. in the Cathedral Center. Come tour the campus and discover why your family should choose OLV School. If you have any questions, contact Denise Cooper, Development Director, at 575-5391 or denise_cooper@ourladyvictory.org. All COVID 19 procedures will be in place to continue to ensure the safety and wellness of all on the campus.

The parish's Finance Council meets on the 4th Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the Victory Annex.

RCIA group meets every Monday in the Cathedral Center (St. Gabriel Hall) from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The process for those becoming Catholic and others being fully brought into the Catholic Church lasts from Monday, September 14, 2020 until Monday, May 17, 2021. For more information about the RCIA Program, please contact Jenny Vincent (jvincent@olvcathedral.org), Fr. Dalton Ervin (dervin@victoriadiocese.org) or call the Rectory (575-4741).

The Legion of Mary meets Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. at the Rectory. This parish ministry group consists of active and praying members. Prior to COVID, the active members assisted at nursing homes getting residents to area for Mass or Communion Service on Wednesday mornings and making home communion visits to shut-ins. The praying members who are unable to attend meetings provide spiritual help by praying for the Legionnaires and their mission. Contact Judy Saddler at 361-575-3554 for more information or if you have any questions.

Practice for the Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass Choir will be on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Cathedral. For more information on this Choir, contact Glenn Hunter, Music Director, at the Rectory at 575-4741 or email olvmusic@olvcathedral.org.

The Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory is offering an Adult Confirmation Class for adult Catholics in the Victoria Deanery who have received religious education, either in a Catholic school or through CCD classes, but need the final preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. The course is a 5-week commitment. The class dates are Tuesdays: Jan. 12, 19, 26 and Feb. 2 and 9 from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. in the Cathedral Center. The Confirmation Mass will be on Tuesday, February 16, at 6:00 p.m. in the Cathedral. For more information, contact Jenny Vincent at jvincent@olvcathedral.org.

OLV Quilters meet on Wednesdays in the Youth Hut from 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. All ladies of the parish are invited to join in socializing and working on various Festival Auction projects. If you would like more information, please call Judy Bellanger at 576-2935.

Confessions are held at 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays

This year's Candlelight March for Life begins at 6:30 p.m. at DeLeon Plaza downtown Victoria and will proceed to Our Lady of Sorrows Church where participants will hear the evening's guest speaker, Laura Reyes. Laura will share how through her relationship with God, she overcame guilt and regret of having an abortion earlier in life, fell in love and got married and together they started a beautiful family. Participants are encouraged to bring a flashlight and rosary for the procession.

OLV parish has a Men's Group for men of all ages and backgrounds who come together to grow and learn from one another. The group meets on Friday mornings from 6:45 - 7:45 a.m.: First Friday - Adoration (Cathedral); Second Friday - Group Rosary (Cathedral); Third Friday - Saint of the Month and Small Group Discussion (Cathedral Center); Fourth (and Fifth) Friday - Instructional Video and Small Group Discussions (Cathedral Center) . For more information, Contact Cody Horton at 935-2822 or codyrhorton@hotmail.com.

Knights of Columbus Council #1329 will lead others in reciting the Rosary together on the 5th Sunday of the month prior to some of that weekend's Masses. Al are invited to pray together this beautiful devotion to our Blessed Mother on Saturday, January 30, at 5:00 p.m. prior to the 5:30 p.m. Mass and on Sunday, January 31, 30 minutes before the 11:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Masses in the Cathedral.

Confessions are heard on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Council #1329 will lead others in reciting the Rosary together on the 5th Sunday of the month prior to some of that weekend's Masses. Al are invited to pray together this beautiful devotion to our Blessed Mother on Saturday, January 30, at 5:00 p.m. prior to the 5:30 p.m. Mass and on Sunday, January 31, 30 minutes before the 11:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Masses in the Cathedral.