St Mary's Cathedral, Aberdeen

The Cathedral Church of St Mary of the Assumption, usually known as St Mary's Cathedral, is a cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church in the city of Aberdeen, Scotland. It is the home of the see of the Bishop of Aberdeen, who is the ordinary of the Diocese of Aberdeen in the Province of St Andrews & Edinburgh. It stands at 20 Huntly Street in Aberdeen.

St Mary's Cathedral
Cathedral Church of St Mary of the Assumption, Aberdeen
Cathedral from junction of Huntly and Union Streets
St Mary's Cathedral
Shown within Aberdeen
LocationAberdeen, Aberdeenshire
CountryScotland
DenominationRoman Catholic
Websitestmaryscathedralaberdeen.org
Architecture
Architect(s)Alexander Ellis
Years built1860
Administration
DioceseAberdeen (since 1878)
ProvinceSt Andrews and Edinburgh
Clergy
Bishop(s)Rt Rev Hugh Gilbert
DeanFr Keith Herrera
Laity
Director of musicDr. Shelagh Noden
Organist(s)Ronald Leith

Construction

The cathedral was designed by Alexander Ellis and opened in 1860. The spire and bells were added by Robert Gordon Wilson in 1876-77 to mark the church being raised to cathedral status.[1]

The organ dates from 1887 and is by James Conacher of Huddersfield. The cathedral was rededicated in 1960 following simplification of the interior in alignment with the reforms of the Second Vatican Council.[2]

Stained Glass

A window of 1978 is dedicated to St John Ogilvie by David Gulland.[3]

Monuments

The church contains monuments to four Scottish bishops: George Hay; James Kyle; John MacDonald; and Colin Grant. The latter two are also buried in the cathedral, as is Monsignor William Stopani.[4]

Services

Over and above the daily services there is a weekly Polish mass and monthly Spanish mass.[5]

See also

References
  1. Aberdeen, by W A Brogden
  2. http://www.stmaryscathedralaberdeen.org/about-us/catheral/
  3. http://www.stmaryscathedralaberdeen.org/about-us/catheral/
  4. http://www.stmaryscathedralaberdeen.org/about-us/catheral/
  5. http://www.stmaryscathedralaberdeen.org/
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