Sacred art & conservation
Beauty for God
The Cathedral’s conservation project supports sacred art, traditional crafts and the long-term care of this important place of worship and Aberdeen landmark.
Explore the project
Welcome to St. Mary’s Cathedral, Aberdeen
A place of prayer in the heart of the city.
Come to worship, encounter Christ in the Sacraments, discover Aberdeen’s Catholic heritage, and share in the life of our Cathedral community.
Cathedral life
Welcome
St. Mary’s is the Cathedral Church of the Catholic Diocese of Aberdeen: a living place of worship, formation, service and community.
About
Explore the Cathedral’s history, architecture and Catholic schools in Aberdeen.
Discover more →Giving
Support parish life, everyday running costs and the ongoing care of the Cathedral.
Ways to give →Sacraments
Find information about the children’s sacramental preparation programme for 2026–27.
Preparation programme →
Worship
Mass Times
| Day | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 12.30pm | Communion Service |
| Tuesday | 6.00pm | Mass |
| Wednesday | 12.30pm | Mass |
| Thursday | 6.00pm | Mass |
| Friday | 12.30pm | Mass |
| Saturday | 10.00am; 5.00pm* | *Spanish on the 2nd and last Saturday of the month |
| Sunday | 8.00am | Children’s Mass on the 1st and 3rd Sundays |
| Sunday | 11.00am | Music led by choir |
| Sunday | 3.00pm | Polish |
| Sunday | 6.00pm | Contemporary band |
Mass schedules can change on holy days and special occasions. Confirm parish notices before travelling.
Rosary
Weekdays after each Mass and Saturday after the 10.00am Mass.
Confessions
Wednesday 1.00–2.30pm and Saturday 11.00am–1.00pm.
Opening
Monday–Saturday 7.00am–9.00pm; Sunday 7.30am–8.00pm.
Adoration
Periods of Eucharistic Adoration run through the week, with the parish working toward extended coverage.
What’s on
Featured Events
Upcoming Cathedral and parish events.