Ministries

Boys and girls from grade 5 above and adults who assist the priest at the liturgy for weekday Masses, weekends, funerals and other special occasions. Contact: Marlene Hastreiter (260)424-1485.

Preparing parents for the formation of their child’s faith. Contact Iván Miranda at (260)424-1485 X320 or imiranda@cathedralfw.org.

Volunteer tutors help with homework assistance, math and reading with our Burmese student population on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30pm. No prior teaching experience is required. Contact Kim Martinez at (260)424-1485 X 301 or kmartinez@cathedralfw.org.

Please come and enjoy visiting with fellow parishioners for complimentary coffee and donuts on the first Sunday of the month after the 8:30 and 11:30 am Masses in the lower level of the Cathedral Center. Not held during summer months. 

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Friday's 12:30pm-5:00pm with Benediction at 4:55pm. Stop in and pray or to sign up for an hour weekly commitment, Contact Nancy O'Brien at (260)424-1485.

Volunteers participate in Mass by carrying to the priest the gifts of the bread and wine that will be transformed into the Body and Blood of Christ. Contact Marlene Hastreiter (260)424-1485.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion who serve the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass and to the sick and homebound. Training is required and provided. Contact: Kim Martinez (260)424-1485 or kmartinez@cathedralfw.org.

If you are interested in volunteering to take the Eucharist to the Homebound, contact Nancy O'Brien at (260) 424-1485..

Advises the Pastor on financial matters of the parish. Responsible for monitoring all income and expenses, and approving the annual budgets. Contact Fr. Jacob Runyon at jrunyon@cathedralfw.org.

Volunteers who care for and beautify the grounds and church. If interested in helping, please contact the office at (260)424-1485.

Volunteers helping to serve their fellow parishioners in times of loss. Set up, arrangement for and/or preparation of food and beverages in the Cathedral Center. Contact Jan Watts at (260) 424-1485.

Parish volunteers who warmly welcome parishioners as they enter the Church for Mass. Contact Kim Martinez at (260)424-1485.

Readers who proclaim the Scriptures at Mass and other services. Contact: Marlene Hastreiter at (260) 424-1485.

The Cathedral Lending Library provides resources for children and adult parishioners. Members of the Library Committee oversee the development, enhancement and routine functioning of this parish resource. Persons both trained and untrained in Library skills are welcome to serve. Contact the office at (260) 424-1485. 

Responsible for the preparation and care of the altar linens. This includes the washing and ironing of purificators, corporals, and altar linens. Done on your own schedule at your home. Contact Fr. Jacob Runyon at jrunyon@cathedralfw.org.

Assistance for engaged couples preparing for marriage. Contact Fr. Jake Runyon (260)424-1485 X303 or jrunyon@cathedralfw.org.

Diocesan Representative: Allison Sturm in the Archbishop Noll Catholic Center (260)399-1452

There is a “Belonging” core group of individuals (mainly parents, parish staffs, and educators) that Allison works with on a regular basis who often bring to her attention the things that would help parents of children with disabilities and their families have more meaningful participation during Mass and in the life of the parish community. As a result, they have created this survey which can be found on the webpage at www.diocesefwsb.org/disabilities  under the “Building Inclusive Parishes” tab.

This is also a link to take the survey:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nlJelW2o6AscKaAShhlDksn_CFKV1DR2pZ8sA4Uz_kY/edit?ts=5d77eef1  takes about 2 minutes .  This survey is open for anyone (parishioners and parish staffs) and the responses will be continually reflected on the webpage.

The choir is open to anyone of high school age and older. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-9:00pm, and sing at the Sunday 11:30am Mass from September through early June. Contact: Michael Dulac (517)775-6155 or mdulac@cathedralfw.org.

A group that counts the funds collected at Mass each week. Each group volunteers about once a month. Contact Fr. Jacob Runyon at jrunyon@cathedralfw.org.

Focus is on the multiple healthcare needs of our parish Family. Our parish nurse provides programs through health screenings, illness prevention and referal to community resources and medial health care services. Contact Nancy O'Brien R.N.M.S. at nobrien05@gmail.com

Parishioners submit prayer requests to our prayer line and volunteers offer prayers. Contact Deb Dickey at (260) 432-3996 or debamd4330@gmail.com.

All are welcome to join this group that meets for prayer, fellowship and spiritual growth and healing. Contact Bev Armstrong at (260) 402-8577.

To ensure the best Catholic formation possible for our children, the Cathedral is teaming up with local parishes in the Fort Wayne area. We do not currently have religious education classes on site at the Cathedral.  Parish families enroll their children in the parish Religious Education program of their choice in a Catholic church in Fort Wayne, and the Cathedral will follow our parish families to ensure they are receiving faith formation and preparation for their Sacraments.

Rite of Christian Initiation – preparation of adult candidates for Catholic sacraments. RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation for Children) also offered. Contact Jill Adamson at (260)424-1485, or jadamson@cathedralfw.org.

Duties include arriving early to prepare the altar for Mass and cleaning the altar following Mass. Contact Marlene Hastreiter (260) 424-1485.

Seven Sisters is a group of women here at the Cathedral who commit to one hour of intercessory prayer one specific day each week for Fr. Jake.  If you are interested in joining or finding out more about this quiet ministry please call 260-432-0467.  Also you can find more information on the website:  

https://sevensistersapostolate.org 

The Cathedral Conference of SVDP volunteers assist with food vouchers and other assistance to the less fortunate. Contact Cecilia Aguilara-Tussey or Kathy Weinert at cathedral@svdpsfw.org or 260-424-1485 X306.

The Cathedral offers tours free of charge. If you are interested in being a tour guide and sharing the history and beauty of this historic landmark, contact Kim Martinez at (260)424-1485 or kmartinez@cathedralfw.org. No prior experience needed.

Volunteers who assist people to their seat if necessary. They also take up the collection. Contact the office at (260)424-1485 if interested in ushering.