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2012 is our Sesquicentennial Year

Celebrating 150 Years of Ministry!

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The Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour is the Episcopal Church in Faribault, MN. It was the original Cathedral of the Diocese of Minnesota and continues to be a Cathedral today. The Episcopal Church is part of the world-wide Anglican Communion.

515 NW Second Ave, Faribault, MN 55021

507-334-7732 Map/directions

Our Mission Statement

The mission of the Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour is to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ and reach out in His Name as a loving Christian community which is Seeking to grow in faith, commitment and worship.

Click to see The Dean's Welcome

150th Anniversary Celebrations

An Indian Powwow will also be held sometime during
the year on the Cathedral Grounds.

Watch Upcoming Events for details on all the 150th Anniversary Events.

Feb 12 (Sunday)	Celebration of Bishop Whipple's Birthday
April 26 (Thursday)	150th Both at the Faribault Chamber of Commerce Expo
June 1 (Friday)	Completion of the 150th DVD of the Cathedral Past and Present
June 15 - 17 (Fri & Sun)	Heritage Days Events, Parade Involvement, Tours and Special Service The Cathedral will be closed on Saturday.
July 22 (Sunday)	Rice County Fair Sunday Service - 10 am
September 15 (Saturday)	150th Banquet with Bishop Prior and Guests
September 16 (Sunday)	Dedication of the Bell Tower, Bishop Whipple Memorial
Sept 21 & 22 (Fri & Sat)	Diocesan Convention in Morton, MN. 150th Booth and participation at the Convention Service
November 4 (Sunday)	Founders Day
December 30 (Sunday)	Conclusion of the 150th Celebration, Christmas Open House with Special Music and Festive foods

The Chimes:

The Chimes is our monthly newsletter. If you would like to be on the mailing list, please call the office (507-334-7732), or send an e-mail to coms1@q.com.

To view the Chimes on-line, click here.

Tours

Many groups and individuals interested in the "First Cathedral's" historic significance visit each year. Tours are available during office hours (Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to Noon), after Sunday services and by appointment. Call the office at 507-334-7732. Free brochures on the Cathedral's history are available in the tract racks. Cards and souvenir plates are available for sale. Tours are free, but donations for the Cathedral's upkeep are gratefully accepted. The Cathedral is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Sunday Worship

9:00 AM - Sunday School (Grades Pre K - 8) (Sept 12 - May);

9:00 AM - Dean's Forum

10:00 AM - Holy Eucharist

11:15 AM - Coffee Hour - The Cloister

Regularly Scheduled Events

Community Cathedral Cafe

Now Open every Tuesday evening unless inclement weather forces closing of schools. Dinner is served from 5 PM to 6:30 PM. Enter under the large Welcome sign on 6th St. All are welcome. There is no charge for the dinner. Click here for a video of the CCC.

Meeting
Day
Time
Pastoral Care
Second Thursday at McDonald's
11:30 AM
Finance Committee
As scheduled
Worship Committee As scheduled
Evangelism/Outreach Committees
As scheduled
7:00 PM
Chapter Meetings
Second Thursdays
7:00 PM
Guild Meeting
Sat, May 12 in Cloister
9:30 am
Choir (SEPT THROUGH MAY)
Every Wednesday
7:15 PM
Friends of the First Cathedral Third Wednesday 1:00 PM
Food Shelf Offering (during Sunday worship) Second Sunday 10:00 AM

Master Calendar

Discount Flower Delivery Service