Renovations 2022

Renovations 2022

Repair and Restoration of the Lady Chapel Work began in the cathedral just before Christmas. The primary work currently is preparation for and installation of a new altar and ambo in the sanctuary. At the same time, we are delighted that the two side chapels – The...
Confirmation 2022

Confirmation 2022

Confirmation 2022 Confirmation will be celebrated in St Mary’s Cathedral Parish on 2 April 2022. Candidates, and their families, from Presentation Primary School, Scoil Iognáid De Rís and Mother of Fair Love School will be invited to participate in a programme of...
Mass in St Mary’s Cathedral

Mass in St Mary’s Cathedral

Mass each morning (Monday to Friday) will be celebrated in The Blessed Sacrament Chapel.  Mass on Saturday (9am) and Sunday (11am and 5.30pm) will be celebrated in the Cathedral.  During these weeks of construction the Cathedral is open for a...
Presentation to Archbishop Dermot Farrell

Presentation to Archbishop Dermot Farrell

Archbishop Dermot Farrell returned to Kilkenny on 9th November for an evening of celebration with the priests and people of the diocese of Ossory. Archbishop Farrell was translated to Dublin in February after three years as Bishop of Ossory. The diocesan clergy...
First Holy Communion

First Holy Communion

Four children from Mother of Fair Love School celebrated First Holy Communion on Saturday, 6th November. Daniel, Jack, PJ and Ellen were joined by their families in St Mary’s Cathedral with the staff of the school for a lovely celebration. Prepared by Mr Kirby the...
Missio Ireland

Missio Ireland

The Irish branch of the Pontifical Mission Societies, formerly known as World Missions Ireland, is being rebranded as ‘Missio Ireland’. The rebranding of the Pope’s official charity for overseas mission takes place ahead of the annual collection on World Mission...