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Nestled in the heart of the medieval city of Kilkenny St Mary’s Parish, similar to the other three parishes of the city, serves the people of its geographic area and those who regularly worship in the Cathedral. From Friary Street to the River Breagagh the parish embraces the heart of the ancient city: High Street, Parliament Street and the Watergate, Abbey Street and James Street; ancient laneways that carry names of yesteryear; squares and greens, streets which remember heroes Emmet and Parnell, saints like Dominic and Francis, churchmen such as Murphy and Cavanagh; from the River Nore westward to the townlands of Clonmoran and Poulgour, Drakelands and Castleinch. The parish is the smallest of the four city parishes.
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Celebrating your Marriage
in St Mary’s Cathedral
Join a long list of couples who have exchanged their vows in the beautiful church of St Mary’s and become part of the story of our cathedral. For more details, please view the information page

Mass Times
Sunday & Holy Days Vigil Mass – Saturday
Capuchin Friary: 5:40 pm
Black Abbey: 6:10 pm
Sunday
The Cathedral: 11:00 am, 5:30 pm
Capuchin Friary: 10:30 am (Mass as Gaeilge), 12 noon
Black Abbey: 10:00 am, 12 noon, 6:00 pm
Monday – Friday
The Cathedral: 9:00 am
Capuchin Friary: 10:30 am and 5:40 pm
The Black Abbey: 10 am, 1:10 pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation
First Saturday of the Month in the Cathedral or by appointment
On the occasion of a funeral the 9am weekday Mass will be celebrated in The Cathedral.
Morning Mass in St Mary’s Cathedral – August 2022
Daily Mass in August Please note that mass will be celebrated in St Mary's Cathedral on Monday, Wednesday and Friday...
Thanks to the Kilkenny Squad
Thanks to the Kilkenny squad and their management for the great year they have gifted us all with this year. ...
Go Cats Go
Wishing Brian Cody and the Kilkenny panel the best of luck this weekend in the All Ireland. Safe journey to all who...
June Cathedral Draw
June Draw Results Congrats to the winners of the June Draw. Delighted to have a few local winners here in St Mary's...
Ad Moltus Annos
A shout out of congratulations to Rev Dan Bollard and Rev Jim Murphy on their Golden Jubilee. Both natives of the...
Cemetery Masses – Kilkenny City
The Cemetery Mass and Blessing of Graves will take place in the city cemeteries on the following dates: St Kieran's...