In 2025, the Cathedral Heritage Foundation focused its efforts on new ways to tell the Cathedral’s story and support it as a venue for extraordinary music. It hosted a transcendent concert in April, welcoming legendary British conductor Sir James MacMillan in partnership with Philip Brunelle’s VocalEssence, and choirs from church congregations across our cities, including the […]
A beacon of hope for all times Dear Friends of the Cathedral Heritage Foundation, The Twin Cities’ recent blanket of fresh snow—and the quiet of the Advent season — offers a peaceful backdrop for reflection. Many of us may need moments of quiet solitude as we bear the weight of sadness from the violent events of
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An evening of music and reflection featuring The Cathedral of Saint Paul Cathedral Choir and Saint Cecilia Children’s Choir, The Minnesota Orchestra, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Cantus, VocalEssence, The Singers-Minnesota Choral Artists, and the Saint Agnes School Madrigal Singers. Free admission Freewill donations will benefit rebuilding efforts, families directly affected by the tragedy, and
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Dear Friends of the Cathedral Heritage Foundation,
We want to thank all of you over this past year year for your support of the Cathedral of Saint Paul shown in so many different ways—by visiting, by worshipping, by attending concerts, graduations, confirmations, weddings, celebrations, lectures, and by giving. The Cathedral is not only a place of worship and architectural beauty but an expression of all that is best in our community. The Cathedral gives such grace and dignity to Saint Paul’s urban skyline, that it is hard to imagine that skyline without the Cathedral dome. For me, one who lives in its shadow, and for many other travelers, it points the way home.
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Dear Friends of the Cathedral Heritage Foundation, During this day of generosity in Minnesota, please consider donating to the Cathedral Heritage Foundation. Last December, our CHF Board Chair, Mary Schaffner, gave a series of three live interviews on a brisk, wintery Saturday morning to KSTP-TV reporter Lauren Adrego. In the TV segments, Mary shares stories
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Cathedral Christmas Market & Concerts Return Dec. 12-14, 2024 Celebration of the Season Includes Three “Christmas Together” Concerts with Steven C, and European-style Marketplace in Saint Paul. Twinking lights, restorative music, enticing aromas and the warm fellowship of the Advent/Christmas season will welcome guests both inside and outside the historic Cathedral of Saint Paul during
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Calling all Arts & Crafts, and Specialty Food Vendors! We are now accepting applications for our Cathedral Christmas Festival 2024 for both arts & crafts vendors, as well as food vendors, and food trucks. Read through our guidelines for all the details and applications. VENDOR GUIDELINES & APPLICATION And thank you for your interest in
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Dear Friends of the Cathedral Heritage Foundation, We are busy planning for a successful Cathedral Christmas Festival 2024 and connecting with supportive sponsors will be key. We broke out the sponsorships into the various elements needed to create a festive Christmas marketplace and performance space for the concerts. Please browse the list to see if
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We share a brief primer on the Cathedral of Saint Paul’s bell ringing schedule, and the purpose behind the different tones. Plus, we share news on the upcoming Cathedral Christmas Festival! Click HERE to Read the August/September Newsletter.
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The Cathedral staff schedules the five bells in the south tower to ring on a set daily schedule with a few changes on the weekend. The Westminster bells start at 7:00 a.m. and end at 6:00 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and ring on the quarter hour, plus an hourly toll. At noon
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