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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
Monday – Saturday
The Cathedral: 9:00 am
Sunday
The Cathedral: 11:00 am, 5:30 pm
Capuchin Friary: 10:30 am (Mass as Gaeilge), 12 noon
Black Abbey: 9:00 am, 12 noon, 6:00 pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation
First Saturday of the Month in the Cathedral or by appointment
Monday-Friday
Capuchin Friary: 10:30 am and 5:40 pm
Black Abbey: 10.30am, 1:05 pm
Sunday & Holy Days Vigil Mass – Saturday
Capuchin Friary: 5:40 pm
Black Abbey: 6:10 pm
Advent in Ossory 2024
Faith Seeking Understanding
Learning more about what it is that we believe We were first brought to our faith, probably as infants, by our parents...
Itinerary for the visit of the Relics of Saint Bernadette to St Mary’s Cathedral Kilkenny
Please know at all other times private visits to the Relic are most welcome. Just drop in for a silent prayer if you...
County Kilkenny Mass Paths and Holy Wells Survey
Kilkenny County Council in partnership with Shanarc Archaeology and Wicklow Willow are conducting a survey of Holy...
Godly Play Camp for Primary School Children
Godly Play uses a unique method of storytelling which invites children to wonder about the mysterious presence of God...
Visit of the Relics of Saint Bernadette of Lourdes to Ossory
Bishop Coll welcomes the visit of the Relics of Saint Bernadette of Lourdes to the Diocese of Ossory. It is with joy...