Carlow Cathedral 
“The Mass of Chrism reminds us of our calling, a calling that is rooted in our baptism. All of us are, as this year’s Confirmation theme runs, ‘Loved, Chosen, Necessary’. Baptism allows us all to belong, and the synod Synthesis reminds us ‘belonging’ is critical to our faith journey. Every one of you in the…
Welcome to our Parish
Our parish aim is to be a vibrant Christian Community. We want to welcome and involve all members of our parish, so that we may all “have life and live it to the full.” We are committed to the Gospel of Christ, to living it ourselves and to sharing it with others. Our Parish vision is based on our Creed - the awesome wonder of the Father, knowledge of and relationship with the Son and confidence that we are continuously nurtured and inspired by the Spirit.
There are many groups and individuals involved in a variety of services and agencies contributing to the life of our parish and building up the Body of Christ.
Our parish church is the Cathedral of the Assumption; it is the Cathedral church of the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin. We are glad to welcome all the people of the diocese to join with us at diocesan celebrations. Our Bishop is Denis Nulty. There are approx. 2,560 homes in our parish, that is a population of 8,000.
We extend a warm invitation to all parishioners, both to those who have been here for some time and to newcomers, to participate in the life of the Parish. We hope that you will find these pages are some benefit to you. We pray that the joy of the Lord may be your strength.
Fr Thomas O'Byrne Adm
GDPR Statement: https://carlowcathedral.ie/gdpr-statement-2/
Child Safeguarding Statement: https://www.kandle.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Safeguarding-Policy-2018.pdf
Mass Times
Cathedral of the Assumption
Carlow Cathedral
| Sunday Masses |
6.15pm Saturday. 8.30am, 10.30am, 12.30pm and 7pm Sunday. Radio Frequency: 107.9FM |
| Weekday Masses |
Monday to Friday: 7.30am, 10am. Saturday: 10am PLEASE NOTE; NO 7.30AM MASS ON BANK HOLIDAYS |
| Holy Days |
Weekday Holy Day Mass Times: 6.15pm Vigil 7.30am 10.30am 7pm |
| Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament | 7pm to 9pm Monday and Tuesday |
| Sacrament of Reconciliation | After 10am Novena Mass on Saturdays |
| Parish Office | The Parish Office is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm. |
| Parish Shop | The Parish Shop is open Monday-Thursday 10am-1pm and 2pm-4:30pm, Friday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 3.30pm. |
| Baptisms | 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, after 12:30pm Mass. |
Notices
A thought for Easter 2026 …
April 2, 2026
Holy Week at the Cathedral
March 27, 2026
Monday to Wednesday, Masses 7.30am and 10am
Sacrament of Reconciliation each morning after the 10am Mass
Stations of the Cross — Monday after 10am Mass
Chrism Mass — Monday 7.30pm
Penitential Service— Tuesday 7.30pm
HOLY THURSDAY
Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7.30pm
Private Adoration until 11pm
GOOD FRIDAY
Solemn Celebration of the…
Safeguarding Sunday
February 20, 2026
This weekend we mark Safeguarding Sunday across our Diocese. In prayer we remember all our young people and their families. We pray for all who are involved in ministry with young people.
We annunciate our commitment to best Safeguarding practices. We remember those who are
survivors of breaches of trust when they were young. We…
‘A Time to Pull in our Nets and take stock’ A LETTER BY BISHOP DENIS TO THE PEOPLE & PRIESTS OF KILDARE & LEIGHLIN DIOCESE February 2026
February 13, 2026
January 2, 2026
New Year’s Day Homily
Bishop Denis Nulty—Cathedral of the Assumption Carlow
“I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year
‘Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown’.
And he replied,
‘Go into the darkness and put your hand
Into the hand of God.
That shall…
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