St Marys - Roman Catholic - Cathedral - Kilkenny, Ireland. - Roman Catholic Churches on Waymarking.com

St. Mary’s Cathedral has a Gothic Revival architecture which dominates the landscape of Kilkenny, its great tower being visible from all approaches to the city. It stands as a reminder of the faith and growing confidence of a far off generation.

Saint Mary’s was designed by William Deane Butler. He was chosen by Bishop William Kinsella who instigated the building of St. Mary’s in February 1842.Taking 15 years from inception to consecration on October 4, 1857.

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Mass Times:
Sunday & Holy Days Vigil Mass - Saturday 5.40pm (Capuchin Friary)
6.10pm (Black Abbey)
Sunday 10.00am, 11.00am, 5.30pm (The Cathedral)
Holy Days 10am (The Catherdral)
Monday - Saturday 9.00am Cathedral
Sacrament of Reconciliation First Saturday of the Month in the Cathedral or by appointment
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Monday - Friday 9.30am - 10.30am
Monday - 12.30am - 2.30pm

Type of Church: Cathedral Status of Building: Actively in use for worship Date of organization: 01/01/1842 Date of building construction: 10/04/1857 Dominant Architectural Style: Gothic Revival architecture Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: A statue of Our Lady by Benzoni who sculpted the O’ Connell monument in the Irish College in Rome and the Bianconi mortuary chapel in Boherlahan Archdiocese: Dublin Diocese: Roman Catholic Diocese of Ossory Address/Location: James’s Street, Kilkenny, Ireland. Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]

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