Thursday 8 December 2011 is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, as well as the traditional start of the run-up to Christmas.
Mass in the Cathedral will be celebrated on Wednesday 7 December at 18:00, and on Thursday 8 December at 09:00, 11:00 and 18:00.
In addition, a vigil of prayer for the feast will take place on Wednesday 7 December; it begins at 18:45 and concludes with benediction at 20:00, and will include prayers for vocations.