First Friday Veneration of the True Cross

When: Every First Friday of the Month
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Where: Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption
1140 Madison Avenue, Covington, Ky.

Join us at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption for the Cathedral Parish's Veneration of the True Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Confession is also offered at the same time as the Veneration for any wishing to receive the Sacrament. A blessing of the congregation with the relic of the True Cross concludes the hour along with an opportunity to come forward and individually venerate the relic of the True Cross of Jesus Christ.

The Veneration is sponsored and conducted by the clergy and members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre.

  


Section Liturgical Events and Activities in 2026

  • Friday, August 7: First Friday Veneration of the True Cross, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Cathedral Basilica.
  • Friday, August 21: Mass honoring the Feast of Pope St. Pius X, 6:00 PM, Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel, Thomas More University.
  • Friday, September 4: First Friday Veneration of the True Cross, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Cathedral Basilica.
  • Monday, September 14: Investiture of Squires; 7:00 PM, Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel, Thomas More University, followed by Mass of Exaltation of the Holy Cross at 8:00 PM.
  • September 25-27: Investiture Weekend in Toledo, Ohio.
  • Friday, October 2: First Friday Veneration of the True Cross, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Cathedral Basilica.
  • Sunday, October 5: Mass honoring the Feast of St. Bartolo Longo; TBA, Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel, TMU.
  • Tuesday, October 13: Pro Life Mass, 7:00 PM, Cathedral Basilica.
  • Sunday, October 25: Mass honoring the Feast of Our Lady Queen of Palestine, 8:00 PM, Mary Seat of Wisdom Chapel, Thomas More University.
  • Friday, November 6: First Friday Veneration of the True Cross, 12:00 PM, Cathedral Basilica.
  • Friday, December 4: First Friday Veneration of the True Cross, 12:00 PM, Cathedral Basilica.
  • Saturday, December 5: Advent Day of Reflection, 10 AM to 2:30 PM, Mary Seat of Wisdom Chapel, Thomas More University.

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