Midnight Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
We attended Midnight Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral so I wanted to share details for those that asked me about it.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral is iconic. Not only it is one of the most historic churches in the United States, it has been celebrating Christmas with a Midnight Mass for more than 140 years.
The mass was celebrated by Cardinal Dolan, the Archbishop of New York.
Midnight Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Around 2500 people attend Midnight Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral every year, a tradition that dates back to 1879.
Due to my pregnancy, we decided to stay in the city, instead of driving to Florida to spend the holidays with my family. This was our second time attending Midnight Mass at St. Patrick’s, but this one was extra special for sure!
What Time is Midnight Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Not all churches start Christmas Eve Mass at the same time, some start one hour earlier. St. Patrick’s Cathedral begins Midnight Mass at midnight on December 25th.
Tickets to Midnight Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC
Attending Midnight Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral requires a ticket, but there is no entrance fee.
- Parishioners (must be registered and active for at least one year) can contact the development office to claim a ticket.
- Non-Parishioners need to apply to the Midnight Mass Lottery.
Submitting a lottery request does not guarantee that the request will be fulfilled. The cathedral receives thousands of requests each year. Lottery entries that are selected are notified via e-mail.
The lottery will be open from June 15, 2024, until October 1, 2024.
Christmas Day Mass
You can attend mass on Christmas Day (no ticket required) at 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:15 AM, 12:00 Noon, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM (Spanish), or 5:30 PM.
A final note!
We live our faith all year round, and it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience to be surrounded by other parishioners and worshipers from all over the world during this holiday. To be at this beautiful cathedral, on this night, is just so special.
Here is a link to the video that I made!
VIDEO: Midnight Mass 2023
