Donations to this Diocesan Special Collection support the education of men studying for the priesthood for the Diocese of Victoria. This collection is taken on Holy Thursday. During 2021, the Collection will be taken up on Holy Thursday, April 1.

The Mass of the Lord's Supper will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Cathedral. To comply with current COVID occupancy guidelines and seating in the Cathedral is limited, the Mass of the Lord's Supper will be live streamed on the parish website. Following Mass, the Blessed Sacrament will be transferred in procession to the Altar of Repose in the Cathedral Center where Adoration continues until Midnight. In order that someone will always be present during Adoration, families are asked to spend prayerful time as follows: 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. - G - L; 9:00 - 10:00 p.m. - R - Z; 10:00 - 11:00 p.m. - A - F; 11:00 p.m. - Midnight - M - Q.

The Celebration of the Lord's Passion and Death will be held at 1:00 p.m. and again at 7:00 p.m. This Service consists of Liturgy of the Word, Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion. In observance of COVID guidelines, only the priest will venerate and kiss the Cross. The congregation will adore the Cross from the place in their pews. With limited seating in the Cathedral due to COVID occupancy limits, those who are not able to be seated in the Cathedral will be directed to the Cathedral Center where both Good Friday Services will be live streamed for viewing to the Cathedral Center. Both Services will also be live streamed on the parish website - www.olvcathedral.org.

Donations to this Diocesan Special Collection taken up on Good Friday help support the Christian community and aids in protecting one of Christianity's holiest places. During 2021, the Collection will be taken up on Good Friday, April 2.

Donations to this Special Collection are used to help the poor around the world and in our area. During 2021, Rice Bowl donations are taken up on the weekends of Lent beginning February 20 - 21 through Easter Weekend, April 3-4

This Celebration of the Resurrection at the Easter Vigil Mass is the most impressive of the Liturgical Year and includes the Service of the Light, Liturgy of the Word, Reception of Converts, Renewal of Baptismal Promises and Liturgy of the Eucharist. This beautiful Liturgy will be celebrated in the Cathedral beginning at 8:00 p.m. The Easter Vigil Mass will be live streamed on the parish website - www.olvcathedral.org.

Masses for Easter Sunday will be at 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. (Cathedral), 9:00 a.m. (Cathedral Center) and 11:30 a.m. (Cathedral). The 11:30 a.m. Mass will be live streamed to the Cathedral Center for those unable to be seated in the Cathedral due to occupancy limitations. There WILL NOT BE a 6:00 p.m. Mass on Easter Sunday.

Donations to this Diocesan Special Collection are used to help the poor around the world and in our area. During 2021, this Special Collection is taken up on the weekends of Lent from February 20 - 21 through Easter Weekend, April 3-4.

The Parish and Religious Education Offices will close on Easter Monday, April 5, in observance of Easter Monday. Both offices will re-open on Tuesday, April 6, at 8:00 a.m.

The Legion of Mary meets Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. at the Cathedral Center (St. Raphael Meeting Room). 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 Mothers normally meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month but the first meeting in April will be on Monday, April 5, at 6:30 p.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Raphael Meeting Room). At that meeting, Deacon Matthew Schaefer and his wife, Lupe, will share their experience as a couple during Matthew's journey to becoming a Deacon for our parish. For more information or if childcare is needed, 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

Ladies of Victory, a new ministry in the parish, invites adult women of all ages - single, married, empty nesters, etc. to join us for our monthly gatherings! The group will meet every 2nd Thursday of the month from 7pm - 8:30 p.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Gabriel Hall). Join us for a fun FUNDRAISER night of painting on April 8 to benefit Ladies of Victory ministry. Mark your calendars - invite your friends and please let us know you are coming. There is a $25 minimum donation to help cover supplies along with the donation. Text or call Lupe Schaefer at (361)484-1631 or send an email to lupe0920@live.com for more information. "A faithful friend is a sturdy shelter: he that has found one has found a treasure." - Sirach 6:14

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.

Join us in bidding farewell to Fr. Gary Janak as he leaves the parish to serve as the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of San Antonio. A reception will be held on Sunday, April 11, at the Cathedral Center from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. The "come and go" reception will feature a short program at 1:30 p.m. with light refreshments provided.

Bishop Cahill will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to all prepared Confirmation candidates at 2:00 p.m. in the Cathedral. For details, contact the Religious Education Office at 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.

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 9:30 a.m. at the Cathedral Center (St. Raphael Meeting Room). 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) in the Cathedral Center (St. Gabriel 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.

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

The Patriotic Rosary is prayed together as a group on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 5:00 p.m. in the Cathedral prior to the 5:30 p.m. Mass. Join others in this powerful prayer for divine protection and mercy for our nation.

Have you ever wondered why we as Catholics do what we do each Sunday at Mass? Wouldn't it be nice if you could slow the Mass down so you could focus on all the various parts and realize their significance? Chris Kallus will take you step-by-step through all the parts of the Mass and add insight and understanding to your celebration of the Sacred Liturgy. To sign up or if you need more information, contact Jenny Vincent, Pastoral Associate, at 575-4741 or jvincent@olvcathedral.org.

This new ministry in our parish invites adult men of all ages - single, married, empty nesters, etc. to their meetings on the 3rd Thursday of each month. The meetings are held in the Cathedral Center (St. Gabriel Hall) from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. For more information, contact Deacon Matthew Schaefer at 361-484-1632 or email mschaefer@olvcathedral.org.

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.

Religious Education Program students will make their First Holy Communion at the 9:00 a.m. Mass (Rooms 101 and 104) and 11:30 a.m. Mass (Rooms 102 and 103) on Sunday, April 18. Please contact the Religious Education Office at 575-8132 if you have any questions.

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 9:30 a.m. at the Cathedral Center (St. Raphael Meeting Room). 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.

Join others on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. in the Cathedral to help with the monthly church cleaning. All supplies are provided and all help greatly appreciated. Also an easy way to get service hours!

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 . At the meeting on Tuesday, April 20, Justin and Laura Reyes will speak on Family Evangelization. All moms are welcome to join the group. For more information or if you need childcare, please contact Jennifer Ruiz at jenniferschobey.ruiz@yahoo.com or by calling 361-676-7676.

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

Have you ever wondered why we as Catholics do what we do each Sunday at Mass? Wouldn't it be nice if you could slow the Mass down so you could focus on all the various parts and realize their significance? Chris Kallus will take you step-by-step through all the parts of the Mass and add insight and understanding to your celebration of the Sacred Liturgy. To sign up or if you need more information, contact Jenny Vincent, Pastoral Associate, at 575-4741 or jvincent@olvcathedral.org.

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 Diocesan Special Collection assist dioceses in the U.S. whose parishes struggle to keep their doors open. During 2021, the Collection will be taken up April 24-25..

"Arise: Life in the Holy Spirit" is a women's gathering sponsored by the Diocese of Victoria Office of Family Evangelization. The day begins with Mass in the Cathedral and includes Adoration, inspirational speakers, discussion on various topics, lunch and much more! To register and for more information, call the Chancery at 573-0828.

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

Donations to this Diocesan Special Collection assist dioceses in the U.S. whose parishes struggle to keep their doors open. During 2021, the Collection will be taken up April 24 - 25.

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 9:30 a.m. at the Cathedral Center (St. Raphael Meeting Room). 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.

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

Have you ever wondered why we as Catholics do what we do each Sunday at Mass? Wouldn't it be nice if you could slow the Mass down so you could focus on all the various parts and realize their significance? Chris Kallus will take you step-by-step through all the parts of the Mass and add insight and understanding to your celebration of the Sacred Liturgy. To sign up or if you need more information, contact Jenny Vincent, Pastoral Associate, at 575-4741 or jvincent@olvcathedral.org.

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.