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Catholic Churches in Lincoln, Nebraska

St. Mary's (the old Cathedral)

Diocese of Lincoln

Directions

Address

1420 K Street
Lincoln, NE 68508

About St. Mary's (the old Cathedral)

Known as "the Old Cathedral," St. Mary's anchors downtown Lincoln with one of the most robust worship schedules in the Diocese of Lincoln—four Sunday Masses, a daily noon Mass, and an evening Mass every day of the week. Beyond the altar, the parish hosts Foodnet food distribution on Saturdays, Hearts Restored for post-abortion healing, and Salt + Light for diocesan young adults.


St. Mary's (the old Cathedral) is a Roman Catholic parish in Lincoln, Nebraska, part of the Diocese of Lincoln. The parish offers Mass 16 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 10 AM and 12:30 PM and 5 PM. Confession is available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

8 AM
10 AM
12:30 PM
5 PM

Monday

12:10 PM
7 PM

Tuesday

12:10 PM
7 PM

Wednesday

12:10 PM
7 PM

Thursday

12:10 PM
7 PM

Friday

12:10 PM
7 PM

Saturday

12:10 PM
4 PM

Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.

Confession Schedule

Monday

11 AM - 12 PM

Tuesday

11 AM - 12 PM

Wednesday

11 AM - 12 PM

Thursday

11 AM - 12 PM

Friday

11 AM - 12 PM

Saturday

11 AM - 12 PM
3 PM - 4 PM
6 PM - 7 PM

Programs & Ministries

RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)

RCIA / OCIA

Young Adult Ministry

Young Adults

Young Adult Community: Salt + Light “You are the salt of the earth.... You are the light of the world.... ...your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your hea

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at St. Mary's (the old Cathedral)?

St. Mary's (the old Cathedral) Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM, 10 AM, 12:30 PM, 5 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

When is confession at St. Mary's (the old Cathedral)?

St. Mary's (the old Cathedral) confession times: Monday 11 AM - 12 PM; Tuesday 11 AM - 12 PM; Wednesday 11 AM - 12 PM; Thursday 11 AM - 12 PM; Friday 11 AM - 12 PM; Saturday 11 AM - 12 PM, 3 PM - 4 PM, 6 PM - 7 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Mary's (the old Cathedral)?

Yes, St. Mary's (the old Cathedral) celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does St. Mary's (the old Cathedral) have daily Mass?

Yes, St. Mary's (the old Cathedral) offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 12:10 PM, 7 PM.

Where is St. Mary's (the old Cathedral) located?

St. Mary's (the old Cathedral) is located at 1420 K Street, Lincoln, NE 68508. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.