Cathedral of the Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary

The Cathedral has been the Mother Church of the diocese of Kildare and Leighlin since it was built in 1833. It is also the parish church of the Cathedral Parish, the place where people gather to celebrate liturgies, to worship, and to share the joys and sorrows of the Christian community.

Each year many join our faith community through Baptism, children celebrate First Holy Communion and Confirmation, and couples make their commitment in the Sacrament of Marriage.

At the heart of our worship is the daily celebration of the Eucharist. From early morning to late evening, people come to the Cathedral for a quiet moment of prayer and reflection. Situated in the centre of Carlow town, the Cathedral is a real ‘oasis of peace’ in the midst of the busyness of everyday life.

The parish seeks to be a place of welcome and hospitality where people can share their gifts and talents, and where the faith of its people is manifested in deeds as much as in words.