Christmas is a wonderful time to visit the Mother Church of our Archdiocese and city and St Andrew's Cathedral is open every day to welcome you and your family and friends.

The schedule of Masses and confessions changes at this time of year. Here is all the information you need for a lovely visit ...

Day of Confessions on Tuesday 16th December from 9am to 5pm

Wednesday 24th December, Christmas Eve, Mass at 1pm and First Mass of Christmas at 5.15pm. Midnight Mass of Christmas at 12.00 midnight, celebrated by Archbishop Nolan (Carols before Mass from 11.30pm)

Thursday 25th December, Christmas Day Mass at 10am and 12 noon. No Evening Mass

(The Cathedral will close after the 12 noon Mass)

Friday 26th December, Feast of St. Stephen. The Cathedral will open at 12 noon Mass at 1pm

Saturday 27th December, Feast of St. John. Mass at 1pm and Vigil Mass at 5.15pm

Sunday 28th December, Feast of the Holy Family. Masses at 10am 12 noon, 5.15pm Mass celebrated by the Archbishop to close the Holy Year.

Monday 29th December – Wednesday 31 December Masses at 1 pm and 5.15pm

Thursday 1st January 2026, New Year’s Day, Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God. Mass at 12 noon. No Evening Mass (The Cathedral will close after the 12 noon Mass)

Friday 2nd January Mass at 1pm

Saturday 3rd January Mass at 1pm and 5.15pm (vigil)

Sunday 4th January, Solemnity of the Epiphany. Masses at 10 am 12 noon and 5.15pm