Mission Statement & Parish Objectives

Our Mission

We the parishioners of
the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
follow Jesus Christ as his disciples through
daily prayer, Sunday worship, Scripture reading,
spiritual friendships and the stewardship of our gifts.
As Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee,
we serve as a beacon of faith,
a patron of the arts,
and a haven and advocate
for the poor and marginalized.

Parish Objectives in Ministry

• Prayer and Worship: The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist serves as a model by providing a variety of quality liturgical prayer experiences that draw culturally diverse people to full participation in the Christian mission

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• Human Concerns: The Cathedral of St. John Evangelist makes the Church a place of healing and acts in solidarity with the poor and marginalized in Milwaukee and other parts of the world to promote human dignity and justice through the stewardship of our resources and partnerships in service, formation and advocacy.


 

• Christian Formation: The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist serves as a mecca for seekers, hungry to deepen their spirituality and understanding of the Catholic faith through formational programs and experiences.


 

• Fine Arts: The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist provides broad-based, culturally diverse fine arts programs, which draw our community together to experience the beauty of God.


 

• Community Life: The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist fosters and nurtures a welcoming of faith by embracing as family all guests and members from the area, the archdiocese and beyond.


 

• Communications: The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist gives voice to its vision and mission by clearly articulating its programs, activities and ministries of staff, parishioners, archdiocese and community.


 

• Administrative Services: The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist promotes the stewardship of gifts for the building up of the community through insuring that the parish's administration of budget, personnel and buildings reflects Christ's mission of word, worship, service and community.