The seat of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Aberdeen, St Mary’s Cathedral serves as the spiritual heart of Scottish Catholicism in the northeast.
At a glance
A cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church located at 20 Huntly Street, St Mary’s is the ordinary see of the Bishop of Aberdeen within the Province of St Andrews & Edinburgh.
History
The Cathedral Church of St Mary of the Assumption has long served as the institutional and devotional centre for Catholics in Aberdeen and the surrounding region.
What you see
Architectural details of the cathedral are not available in current sources.
Cultural significance
As the mother church of the Diocese of Aberdeen, St Mary’s Cathedral represents centuries of Roman Catholic faith and practice in northeast Scotland. The cathedral embodies the spiritual continuity of the Catholic community in a region shaped by both Protestant and Catholic traditions.
Key facts
- Location: 20 Huntly Street, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
- Coordinates: 57.1454, -2.1064
- Designation: Cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Aberdeen
- Ecclesiastical Province: Province of St Andrews & Edinburgh
Practical information & getting there
St Mary’s Cathedral is situated in central Aberdeen on Huntly Street. Visitors should contact the cathedral directly for opening hours, services, and visitor information.
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