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Sacraments in the Cathedral<\/h3>\n

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    Baptism of children<\/h5>
    In the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception.<\/h6>\n

    Saturdays:<\/strong> 11:00 and 12:00 PM <\/p>\n

    Applicable to baptisms requested from January 1, 2026 onward.
    Does not apply to those requested prior to that date.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n

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    Baptism of adults<\/h5>

    When determined by the Prelate.<\/p>\n\n<\/li>\n

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    Confirmation<\/h5>

    When determined by the Prelate.<\/p>\n\n<\/li>\n

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    First Communion<\/h5>
    In the Chapel of the Holy Chalice.<\/h6>\n

    Saturdays:<\/strong> 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM.<\/p>\n

    Applies to those requested from January 1, 2026 onward.
    Does not apply to those requested prior to that date.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n

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    Penance<\/h5>

    Every day, from 9:30 to 10:30 AM and from 6:30 to 8:00 PM<\/p>\n\n<\/li>\n

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    Anointing of the Sick<\/h5>

    One day a year, on a day and time to be announced in due time.<\/p>\n\n<\/li>\n

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    Priestly Order<\/h5>

    When determined by the Prelate.<\/p>\n\n<\/li>\n

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    Sacrament of Marriage<\/h5>
    In the Chapel of the Holy Chalice.<\/h6>\n

    Saturdays:<\/strong> 11:30 and 12:30 PM<\/p>\n

    Applies to those requested from January 1, 2026 onward.
    Does not apply to those requested prior to that date.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n

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    Children's Catechesis<\/h5>

    Monday and Tuesday, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM<\/p>\n

    Two courses.<\/p>\n

    First Communions of these groups:
    May 1, at 11:00 AM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n

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    Adult catechumenate<\/h5>

    Personalized and group.<\/p>\n

    Under the responsibility of the Prefect of Pastoral.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n

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    Lenten Conferences<\/h5>

    For one week, on days and times to be announced in due course.<\/p>\n\n<\/li>\n

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    Eucharistic catechesis<\/h5>

    December 29, 30, and 31, at 5:30 PM<\/p>\n\n<\/li>\n

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    Homiletic preaching<\/h5>

    In all Sunday and holiday Masses, and in some Masses during the Advent and Lenten weekdays.<\/p>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text admin_label=”Note – schedule may be subject to change” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” saved_tabs=”all” global_module=”26213″]<\/p>\n

    <\/i>This schedule may be subject to change.<\/p>\n

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    Access to the Cathedral for child baptisms, weddings, pilgrimages, and First Communions celebrated on Saturday morning must be through the Almoina Door.<\/p>\n

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