Christmas is here!  Servers prepare for the procession before the Vigil Mass.




Children get ready to bring in the figures for our manger scene.




Parishioner Debe Meder designed the wonderful floral arrangements at the altar and throughout the Cathedral.  (A special thank you to our Cathedral young adults who came together on Monday evening to prepare the Cathedral for Christmas!)






Standing room only!


Candles surround the ambo as Father Ryan proclaims the Gospel account of the Savior's birth.


Baby Jesus arrives!






Father Ryan offers a welcome before the Carol Service, prelude to the Mass during the Night.


Women of the Cathedral Choir


This marked our last Christmas with Dr. James Savage, music director. 
He is retiring after 33 years at St. James!


Mass of Christmas Day with Archbishop Sartain




Adult as well as youth readers proclaim the good news on Christmas Day.














Merry Christmas!  Be sure to visit the Christmas manger scene, which will be in the Chapel through the end of the Christmas season on January 11.