Offering Mass for a special Intention is a long standing tradition in the Catholic Church. It is usually considered that special graces are obtained for whom the Mass is said. Masses are offered for many reasons, for special intentions, the souls in purgatory, in remembrance for someone who is deceased, or in honor of a birthday or anniversary.
If you would like to have a Mass said for someone, visit us at the Cathedral Parish Office or email us (details below). We will help you with the dates and times which are available. Cards are then given to you so that you can mail them to whomever you choose to so they may also participate in the Mass. The stipend or offering given, signifies the sacrificial nature of giving of something of yourself to associate more intimately with Christ who offers himself in the Eucharist.
Please note that Mass Intentions are not made public during the celebration of the Eucharist but are quietly remembered in the prayer of the celebrant.
Email Requests:
If you wish to request your Mass intention via email, please include your name and best daytime contact phone number, and you will be contacted promptly by Cathedral staff to set up your Mass intention. Click here to email.
Mass Stipends:
Stipends can be made online by clicking here.
If you have a question about suggested donations, please contact the Parish Office at (213) 680-5200.