The cathedral church, center of the liturgical life of the diocese
The cathedral church is where the cathedra, the bishop’s seat, is located. It is in this church that, on the most solemn occasions, the bishop presides over the liturgy. It serves as the center of the diocese’s liturgical life.
The sacred celebrations led by the bishop also manifest the mystery of the Church, in which Christ becomes present; they are therefore not merely ceremonial displays.
Moreover, these celebrations should serve as an example for the entire diocese, highlighting the active participation of the faithful. Thus, the gathered community should take part through singing, dialogue, sacred silence, interior attentiveness, and sacramental participation.