Live Crib
The annual live crib takes place in the Cathedral grounds on Tuesday 16 December, between 11:30am and 4:00pm.
Carol Service
The Cathedral Carol Service takes place on Thursday 18 December 2025 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 Wednesday 25 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 Thursday 25 December at 9:00am (Gaeilge), 10:30am (Cathedral Choir) and 12:30pm. There is no evening mass.
The Cathedral closes at 1:45pm on Christmas day.
Confession
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available as follows:
- Monday 22 December, 5:00pm - 5:50pm
- Tuesday 23 December, 5:00pm - 5:50pm
- Wednesday 24 December, 11:30am - 1:00pm & 2:00pm - 5:00pm
After Christmas
Friday 26 December: Mass at 11:00am only. Our normal mass schedule resumes on Saturday 27 December.
Sunday 4 January: Peace Mass at 11:00am, celebrated by Bishop Duignan.
Devotions
Eucharistic adoration will not take place between Wednesday 23 December and Saturday 27 December inclusive; it resumes on Sunday 28 December.
The Guided Holy Hour does not take place on Monday 29 December.
The Youth 2000 gathering resumes in January 2026, on a date to be decided.
Other
The Cathedral Office closes on Tuesday 23 December at 1:00pm and reopens on Friday 2 January at 10:00am.
The Cathedral Bookshop closes on Wednesday 24 December at lunchtime, and reopens at 9:30am on Saturday 27 December.