"Gloria in Excelsis" and "Mobile Vocal Arts" Choral Societies present their Annual Holiday Concert, Sunday, December 21st at 4 PM at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral in Downtown Biloxi. The program is free and open to the public.

Nativity BVM Elementary School's Cherub and Children's Choir will offer their annual Children's Choir Christmas Concert in the School Gymnatorium on December 10th @ 9:00 A.M. and 5:30 P.M. For more information, please contact the School Office at 228-432-2269.

On Saturday, December 13th, 2025 we will have an Advent Day of Prayer and Reflections, beginning after the 8:00 a.m. Mass in the Marion Chapel. All are invited to join us in prayer amongst the relics of the Saints.

For us to include your name and the names of your loved ones in our Christmas bulletin, please put your “Christmas Flower” envelopes in the collection with your loved ones names on them. We appreciate your contribution toward the flowers for the Cathedral at Christmas. For your convenience, we have placed envelopes in the pews.

The Cathedral will present a "Service of Advent Lessons & Musical Reflections" December 7th @ 4:00 P.M. in the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Our 2025 program will feature Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria.” This concert is FREE and open to the public! For more information, please contact the Cathedral Rectory at 228-374-1717.

The Nativity Carnival Silent Auction is NOW LIVE! It’s time to start bidding! Use the link below to explore all of the amazing auction items and place your bids today! We’re adding new items daily, so be sure to check back often — you never know what great treasures will pop up next! Thank you for supporting Nativity BVM Catholic Elementary and helping make this year’s carnival a success! BID HERE https://event.gives/nbvm2025/items/Nativity_BVM_2025_Silent_Auction

The 66th Annual Nativity BVM Catholic Elementary School Halloween Carnival is happening on Saturday, October 25th, 2025 at Nativity BVM Catholic Elementary School. 10am- Mass in the Gym 11am- Carnival kick off 1-2:30- Costume Contest Registration 3pm- Costume Contest Please refer to the bulletin or visit the Facebook page for more information. https://www.facebook.com/NBVMHalloween

Our Cathedral Chorale Society program will be offering Randall Thompson’s “Testament of Freedom” with members of the National Army Band in a celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the National Army. The event will take place at the LaPoint-Krebs House in Pascagoula on Thursday, October 30th at 5:00 pm. The public is cordially invited to attend.

Support Our Parish and Enter to Win a Cash Prize This Holiday Season️! ️ The drawing will take place on Sunday, December 7th, following the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Tickets are $25.00/each or 5 for $100.00. They are Available Now at the Rectory (Jackie’s Office) or by Contacting One of the Committee Members; Click the link to find out more!

Nativity's Marian Chapel is home to the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi Saints' Relic Collection. Parishioners and visitors are invited to celebrate Mass among the relics at 6:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. Monday through Friday. The reliquary is open on Sunday mornings from 8-8:45 a.m. and 10-10:45 a.m. Tours and visitations can be scheduled by contacting Colleen Kavanagh at colleenkavanagh64@gmail.com.

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.