Christmas is one of the most joyful seasons of the church year, and is celebrated in the Cathedral with appropriate solemnity. Here are details of the various events taking place at this time.
Special Events
Advent Carol Service on Sunday 11 December at 16:00.
Live Crib in the Cathedal grounds on Thursday 15 December, between 11:30 and 16:00.
Confession
Monday 19 December: 17:30 - 17:55
Tuesday 20 December: 17:30 - 17:55
Wednesday 21 December: 17:30 - 17:55
Thursday 22 December: 17:30 - 17:55
Friday 23 December: 11:00 - 12:00; 17:30 - 17:55.
Saturday 24 December: 11:00 - 18:00.
The Solemn Feast of Christmas
Christmas Night Mass on Saturday 24 December at 22:00, celebrated by Bishop Martin Drennan; carols from 21:30.
Christmas Day Mass on Sunday 25 December at 08:30, 10:00, 11:15, 12:30; no evening Mass.
Post-Christmas
St Stephen's Day (Monday 26 December) - Mass at 11:00 only.
Monday 26 December - Friday 30 December: Mass at 11:00 only.
Normal schedule resumes on Saturday 31 December.