Carol Service
The Cathedral Carol Service takes place on Thursday 19 December 2024 at 7:30pm. Bishop Michael Duignan will preside, and the singing of carols is led by the Cathedral Choir.
The Solemn Feast of Christmas
Christmas Night Mass on Tuesday 24 December at 6:00pm and 10:00pm (Cathedral Choir). The 10:00pm mass is celebrated by Bishop Duignan; the Cathedral Choir sings carols from about 9:40pm.
Christmas Day Mass on Wednesday 25 December at 9:00am (Gaeilge), 10:30am (Cathedral Choir) and 12:30pm. There is no evening mass.
Confession
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available as follows:
- Monday 23 December, 5:00pm - 5:50pm
- Tuesday 24 December, 11:30am - 1:00pm & 2:00pm - 5:00pm
After Christmas
Thursday 26 - Friday 27 December: Mass at 11:00am only. Our normal mass schedule resumes on Saturday 28 December.
Wednesday 1 January: Peace Mass at 11:00am, celebrated by Bishop Duignan.
Devotions
Eucharistic adoration will not take place between Tuesday 24 December and Friday 27 December inclusive; it resumes on Sunday 29 December.
The Youth 2000 gathering resumes in January 2025, on a date to be decided.
Other
The Cathedral Office closes on Monday 23 December at 1:00pm and reopens on Thursday 2 January.
The Cathedral Bookshop closes on Tuesday 24 December at lunchtime, and reopens at 9:30am on Thursday 2 January.