July 11, 2024

Dear Friends of the Cathedral Heritage Foundation,

We are in those precious days of the summer season and we have two upcoming events that will take advantage of the warm days.

First, welcome back Fr. Joseph Johnson as the Rector of the Cathedral of Saint Paul. Fr. Joseph previously served as Rector from 2006 to 2012. He also started the Cathedral Heritage Foundation in 2007, on the 100th Anniversary of the laying of the Cathedral's cornerstone and launched the inaugural Festival of Lights gala which served as our annual fundraising events for the foundation. For the past 12 years, he has served as Pastor at Holy Family Church in St. Louis Park.

Fr. Ryan Glaser will be serving the parish as the new parochial vicar. He was ordained last year and has been finishing up advanced studies in liturgy in Rome.

This Sunday, July 14. Fr. Joseph will be celebrating his first Mass, as Rector once again. The parish will host an informal reception in the Cathedral courtyard following the

10 a.m. Mass to welcome both Fr. Joseph and Fr. Ryan. All are welcome!

And everyone's invited to attend the free, live concert performed by the University of Minnesota's Alumni Society Band, on the front steps of the Cathedral, at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 18.

We hope to see you there!

Cathedral Heritage Foundation Board of Curators

Rah! Rah! Rah! for Ski-U-Mah

A summer favorite returns!

University of Minnesota's Alumni Society Band

Thursday, July 18, 2024

7 p.m. (Free*)

Front steps of the Cathedral of Saint Paul with the best views

of our capital city!

From the organizers: "Come see the Summer Band perform at their final gig of the season outside in front of a majestic building overlooking a majestic valley. Bring a chair, cushion, or blanket to sit on the steps of the Cathedral and listen to some great music while overlooking beautiful downtown St. Paul."

*A freewill offering for the Cathedral Music Series will be collected.

Chairs and blankets encouraged for a more comfortable seat!