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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: 10.30am, 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.
Episcopal Ordination – Jan 22nd
Access to the Cathedral for the Episcopal Ordination of Fr Niall Coll as Bishop of Ossory will be by ticket only. A...
Mass – Week beginning Jan 8th
Please note that there will be no mass on Monday (9th), Tuesday (10th), Wednesday (11th) and Thursday (12th). Mass...
Book of Condolence
A book of Condolence has been opened in St Mary's Cathedral. All are welcome to visit, to sign the book and say a...
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Mass will be celebrated in St Mary's Cathedral for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Thursday morning at 9am. We, in the...
Repair work to the Seating in St Mary’s Cathedral
The first phase of repairing the kneelers of the seating of cathedral will commence during this coming week. The...
St Mary’s Cathedral Parish Carol Service
The Carol Service will take place in St Mary’s Cathedral on the 4th Sunday of Advent at 7.30pm – tell everyone (18th...