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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.
Cathedral Draw
The March Draw took place on Wednesday 30th March in the Chapter House. Congratulations to all the winners. Be in to...
Holy Week in the City Parishes
Below are the times of the ceremonies in the city parishes for Holy Week 2022. Wednesday St Mary’s Cathedral,...
Holy Week Ceremonies in the Cathedral
Holy Thursday: 6.30pm Good Friday: 3pm and 8pm Holy Saturday 8pm
Mass of Chrism
Bishop Denis will celebrate the Mass of Chrism in St Mary's Cathedral on Wednesday 13th April at 7.30pm. At this mass...
Consecration of the Altar
Bishop Nulty will celebrate mass in St Mary's Cathedral on Sunday 27th at 5.30pm during which he will bless the new...
February Draw
The February Draw took place on Wednesday 23rd February in the Chapter House. Congratulations to all the winners. Be...