Please contact the Church Rectory office if you are interested in lighting the Sanctuary Lamp for a loved one, purchasing the Altar Flowers or having a Mass said for a loved one. These are beautiful ways to remember and celebrate special people in our lives. Please consider honoring your loved ones, both living and deceased.

COME SING THE PRAISES OF THE LORD! “Gloria In Excelsis” Choral Society has resumed rehearsals on Tuesday evenings at 6:45 p.m. in the Youth Ministry Meeting Hall in the Sacred Heart Center (SHC)! ALL voices of ANY AGE are invited to sing! If you are interested in joining any of these Music Ministries – we would love to have you join us. Please contact Terry D. Maddox, Minister of Music at terrydalemaddox@gmail.com &/or 251-406-1454.

A training for new altar servers will be held on Thursday, October 16th at 5:30 in the cathedral. Any youth who have made their First Communion are eligible to serve. Current servers who would like a refresher are also welcome to come.

The Music & Fine Arts Ministry of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Cathedral will present its fourth annual “All Souls Concert” on All Souls Day – Sunday – November 2nd at 4 pm. This concert-service event remembers loved ones that have passed and seeks to treasure them and make their memory a blessing to the future generations.

The Music & Fine Arts Ministry of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral announces their annual “Patriotic Mass & Concert” for 2025 as a part of the Cathedral’s Concert Series. We will celebrate Mass at 4:00 pm with Patriotic hymns and anthems in celebration of the country’s upcoming Independence Day Holiday. Following shortly after our Mass, our annual Concert will be presented in the Cathedral at 5:30 p.m. The Cathedral is located at 870 Howard Avenue in downtown Biloxi and will be held on Saturday, June 28th. Our Concert will feature music regarding Patriotism, remembrance and in “Thanksgiving” for our Veterans and those who have fallen in protecting our country. A combined massed choir of members of “Gloria in Excelsis” of Biloxi & the “Mobile(AL) Vocal Arts” choral societies will be the featured performers. These events are free, and the public is warmly invited to attend. For further information – contact: Terry D. Maddox, M.M. – Minister of Music ~ Director of Fine Arts at 251 406-1454 &/or terrydalemaddox@gmail.com

Mobile, Alabama’s “Mobile Vocal Arts” Choral Society along with Biloxi, Mississippi’s “Gloria in Excelsis” Choral Society announces their annual “Patriotic Concert” for 2025. This year’s Concert will be presented at Tanner Williams United Methodist Church at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 29th and will feature music of Patriotism, Remembrance and Thanksgiving for our Veterans in celebration of our National Independence Day. Immediately following, the Church will offer an Old Fashion Homemade Ice Cream Social Reception – open to all. This event is free, and the public is warmly invited to attend. For further information – contact: Terry D. Maddox, M.M. – Artistic Director at 251 406-1454 or terrydalemaddox@gmail.com

The Music and Fine Arts Ministry of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral, under the direction of Terry Maddox, will present an special liturgical concert service, Lenten Lessons and Reflections on Sunday, April 6th at 4:00 pm in the Cathedral. This deeply spiritual program will feature a performance of Ronald Nelson's Voices from the Passion by the combined community choirs of Gloria in Excelsis and Mobile Vocal Arts with full chamber orchestral accompaniment. The program is free and the public is cordially invited to attend. For further information, contact Terry Maddox, Minister of Music ~ Director of Fine Arts, Nativity BVM Cathedral, at 251 406-1454 or terrydalemaddox@gmail.com

The Music and Fine Arts Ministry of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral continues their 2024 Concert Season offerings by welcoming the Gulf Coast “Messiah Chorus” with their annual “Holiday Concert.” This seasonal, Classical favorite will be presented on Friday, December 6th at 7:00 pm in the Cathedral - located at 870 Howard Avenue in downtown Biloxi. The program is free and open to the public to attend. For more information – contact Terry D. Maddox, M.M. – Minister of Music ~ Director of Fine Arts for the Cathedral at either 251 406-1454 or terrydalemaddox@gmail.com.

The Music and Fine Arts Ministry of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral continues their 2024 Concert Season offerings by welcoming the University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Coast Civic Chorale with their annual “Holiday Concert. ” Under the direction of Dr. Jonathan Kilgore – Director of Choral Activities - the Chorale will showcase a variety of classical and holiday choral favorites in a concert being presented this Sunday at the Cathedral at 870 Howard Avenue in downtown Biloxi. The program is free and open to the public to attend. For more information – contact Terry D. Maddox, M.M. – Minister of Music ~ Director of Fine Arts for the Cathedral at either 251 406-1454 or terrydalemaddox@gmail.com.

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral will present a special, liturgical concert-service entitled: “Advent Lessons and Musical Reflections” on Saturday, December 7th at 3:00 p.m. in the afternoon. Fashioned after the traditional Christmas: “Lessons and Carols”, this unique scripture and music program illuminates the meaning and depth of the Advent Season of prophecy, expectation and hope as reflected through images of the prophets and the Angel Gabriel. This offering is a part of the Music and Fine Arts Ministry of the Cathedral and is presented by the Community Choirs of “Gloria In Excelsis” and “Mobile Vocal Arts”. For more information – contact Terry Maddox at 251 406-1454 or terrydalemaddox@gmail.com.

The Music & Fine Arts Ministry of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral announces the next Gulf Coast Wind Ensemble Performance as a part of the 2024 Concert Series of the year. The Holiday Program will be presented in the Cathedral at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 8th and the Ensemble is under the direction of Mr. Kyle Brookins. This event is free, and the public is warmly invited to attend. For further information – contact: Terry D. Maddox, M.M. – Minister of Music ~ Director of Fine Arts at 251 406-1454 &/or terrydalemaddox@gmail.com

On Thursday, December 19TH from 7-8:30 p.m. – the Music & Fine Arts Ministry of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral will offer “Caroling on Cathedral Square.” All are invited to come to the front of the Cathedral and Rectory – located at 870 Howard Avenue and we will have this large space to join together in singing Christmas Carols and other Christmas music favorites. The Nativity BVM Cathedral Men’s Club will have hot chocolate, cookies, and electric candles to offer the carolers for a donation. Come – join in this annual holiday tradition at the Cathedral! For more information regarding this and any Music/Fine Arts Programs of Nativity BVM Cathedral – contact Terry D. Maddox – Minister of Music ~ Director of Fine Arts at 251 406-1454 or terrydalemaddox@gmail.com

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral will offer their annual “Christmas Concert” on Sunday afternoon – December 22ND at 4:00 p.m. The program features both sacred and secular popular choral selections with new and original approaches presented by the “Mobile Vocal Arts” of mobile, Alabama and the Cathedral’s Choral Society – “Gloria In Excelsis” . Congregational caroling will be offered along with instrumental works and music selections by the Cathedral’s new Handbell Choir – Sacred Tones. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information regarding these and any of the Music/Fine Arts Programs of Nativity BVM Cathedral – contact Terry D. Maddox – Minister of Music ~ Director of Fine Arts at 251 406-1454 or terrydalemaddox@gmail.com

Save the Date: Sunday, January 19, 2025. Nativity BVM Cathedral. Catholic Elementary School Choir. Various Groups Lead Rosary. Rosary - Mass - Procession - Adoration.

Community Intergenerational Choir. Seventh Season. All Interested Singers Welcome to Join. Begins August 13, 2024 - 7:00pm. Terrydalemaddox@gmail.com. 251-406-1454

The Music & Fine Arts Ministry of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral announces a Concert by the Gulf Coast Wind Ensemble as a part of the Cathedral’s Concert Series – 2024. The Concert will be presented in the Cathedral at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 9th and is entitled “Movie Bonanza. This event is free, and the public is warmly invited to attend. For further information – contact: Terry D. Maddox, M.M. – Minister of Music ~ Director of Fine Arts at 251 406-1454 &/or terrydalemaddox@gmail.com

The Music & Fine Arts Ministry of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral announces their annual “Patriotic Concert & Mass” for 2024. This year’s Concert will be presented in the Cathedral at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 29th and will feature music of Nostalgia and Patriotism in celebration of our national Independence Day and in “Thanksgiving” for our Veterans. Additionally, a special Master Work – Randall Thompson’s “Testament of Freedom” will be featured. This composition is a musical setting of four of the Letters by Thomas Jefferson regarding America’s quest for Independence. Immediately following this very special concert, we will celebrate Mass at 4:00 pm with Patriotic Hymns and anthems. These events are free, and the public is warmly invited to attend. For further information – contact: Terry D. Maddox, M.M. – Minister of Music ~ Director of Fine Arts at 251 406-1454 &/or terrydalemaddox@gmail.com