Archicatedral Name of
Most Holy Virgin Mary
Most Holy Virgin Mary
The church is open from 06:45 to 19:30
Minsk, Svoboda Square 9
Minsk, Svoboda Square 9
During Advent, Holy Masses Rarata are held every Monday, Thursday and Friday at 7 o'clock in the morning
On Tuesday at 6:30 Rarata with the participation of youth
On Saturday at 18:30 Rarata with the participation of children.
Архiкатэдральны касцёл
Імя Найсвяцейшай Панны Марыі
HOLY MASSES
On Sunday
08:15 — in Belarusian, radio broadcast
10:00 — in Belarusian, with science for children
11:30 — in Polish
13:00 — in Belarusian
15:00 — in Belarusian, at the beginning of the Rosary to God's Mercy
18:30 — in Belarusian
20:00 — in Belarusian
10:00 — in Belarusian, with science for children
11:30 — in Polish
13:00 — in Belarusian
15:00 — in Belarusian, at the beginning of the Rosary to God's Mercy
18:30 — in Belarusian
20:00 — in Belarusian
07:00 — in Belarusian
08:00 — in Polish
15:00 — in Belarusian, at the beginning of the Rosary to the Divine Mercy
18:30 — in Belarusian
08:00 — in Polish
15:00 — in Belarusian, at the beginning of the Rosary to the Divine Mercy
18:30 — in Belarusian
A normal weekday
07:00 — in Belarusian
08:00 — in Polish
12:00 — in Belarusian,
15:00 — in Belarusian, at the beginning of the Rosary to the Divine Mercy
18:30 — in Belarusian
08:00 — in Polish
12:00 — in Belarusian,
15:00 — in Belarusian, at the beginning of the Rosary to the Divine Mercy
18:30 — in Belarusian
In celebration on a weekday
Advent
A time of joyful waiting for the coming of the Savior. During Advent, special Holy Masses are celebrated - Rarata.
In our church, they will be celebrated every Monday, Thursday and Friday at 7 am, on Tuesday – at 6.30 Rarata with the participation of youth, on Saturday – at 18.30 Rarata with the participation of children.
We invite you to participate in these holy Masses.
In our church, they will be celebrated every Monday, Thursday and Friday at 7 am, on Tuesday – at 6.30 Rarata with the participation of youth, on Saturday – at 18.30 Rarata with the participation of children.
We invite you to participate in these holy Masses.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on working days, from Monday to Friday.
Adoration begins after Holy Mass at 3:00 p.m.
End of adoration - before Holy Mass at 18:30.
Adoration begins after Holy Mass at 3:00 p.m.
End of adoration - before Holy Mass at 18:30.
Sacrament of Repentance and Reconciliation
During working days, from Monday to Friday, priests celebrate the sacrament of penance and reconciliation for all who are willing.
You can start confession from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00.
You can start confession from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00.
Parish announcements
December 3 - 9, 2023
1st Sunday of Advent
1st Sunday of Advent
Memorial of St. Ambrose, bishop and doctor of the Church, first Thursday of the month At 18.30 - Holy Mass for priestly and monastic vocations, after Holy Mass - exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and prayer for priests, both living and dead, as well as for vocations.
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Holy Masses at 7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
This celebration is "mandatory" - believers are obliged to participate in the Holy Mass, and must also refrain from non-obligatory work, and there is no obligation to abstain from meat dishes.
This celebration is "mandatory" - believers are obliged to participate in the Holy Mass, and must also refrain from non-obligatory work, and there is no obligation to abstain from meat dishes.
Will take place from December 14 to 17.
During the retreat, on December 16 at 12 o'clock, a Holy Mass for the sick will be held with the sacrament of anointing the sick.
Please take care to bring sick people to the shrine. Those who need help, as well as those who have transport to bring the sick, contact the zakrasty.
You should also take care to invite the priest to the sick who cannot come to the shrine themselves.
During the retreat, on December 16 at 12 o'clock, a Holy Mass for the sick will be held with the sacrament of anointing the sick.
Please take care to bring sick people to the shrine. Those who need help, as well as those who have transport to bring the sick, contact the zakrasty.
You should also take care to invite the priest to the sick who cannot come to the shrine themselves.
Catechetical classes for children and teenagers take place every Wednesday and Saturday.
Sacrament of Confirmation
We are starting registration for preparation for the sacrament of confirmation. The preparation will take place after the Holy Mass at 1 pm on Sunday.
The first meeting is on November 19.
The first meeting is on November 19.
Pastoral care of health care workers
Our archdiocese organizes pastoral care for health care workers.
Meetings will take place every third Tuesday of the month, but the first Holy Mass and meeting will take place on October 18 (Wednesday) - the feast of St. Luke, evangelist, patron saint of healthcare workers.
Meetings will take place every third Tuesday of the month, but the first Holy Mass and meeting will take place on October 18 (Wednesday) - the feast of St. Luke, evangelist, patron saint of healthcare workers.
Meetings of the Daisys prayer movement
Starting from the month of October, on every third Saturday, meetings of the Margarita prayer movement will take place in our Cathedral, who pray for the intentions of the priests.
On December 10 (Sunday), Caritas of our Archdiocese will celebrate the World Volunteer Day
The theme of the meeting is Christian volunteerism, the essence of service and its role in the modern Church.
The meeting will begin with the Holy Mass at 11.30. The detailed program is available online at catholic.by
The meeting will begin with the Holy Mass at 11.30. The detailed program is available online at catholic.by
Many thanks to everyone who responded to the request for help and came to help at the shrine. May the good God bless you.
2023 — 2024 academic year
Catechism for children
WEDNESDAY
17:30 — First Communion group, first year of training
19:15 — First Communion group, second year of training
SATURDAY
09:30 — First Communion group, first year of training
10:00 a.m. — Catechism for the youngest (up to 7 years old)
10:30 a.m. — First Communion group, second year of training
11:00 a.m. — Preparation of teenagers for First Holy Communion (10-13 years old)
14:00 — 4th year after Holy Communion
15:00 — 3rd year after Holy Communion
16:00 — 2nd year after Holy Communion
17:00 — 1st year after Holy Communion
17:30 — First Communion group, first year of training
19:15 — First Communion group, second year of training
SATURDAY
09:30 — First Communion group, first year of training
10:00 a.m. — Catechism for the youngest (up to 7 years old)
10:30 a.m. — First Communion group, second year of training
11:00 a.m. — Preparation of teenagers for First Holy Communion (10-13 years old)
14:00 — 4th year after Holy Communion
15:00 — 3rd year after Holy Communion
16:00 — 2nd year after Holy Communion
17:00 — 1st year after Holy Communion
Everyone willing to help is invited to participate
Caritas Minsk will celebrate World Volunteer Day
On December 9 and 10, a meeting of parish Caritas volunteers of the Minsk-Mogilev Archdiocese will take place in the village of Lyaskovka (Minsk district), and then in the Cathedral Church of the Holy Name of Mary in Minsk.
THE PROGRAM
Saturday, December 9
Address: Minsk district, c. Leskovka, str. Caritas, 9 (Children's Charitable Social Rehabilitation Center of St. Luke)
The meeting for parish Caritas volunteers will be held by Sister Valeria Patsukevich of MSF, who is responsible for charitable activities in the Congregation of the Missionary Sisters of the Holy Family. Volunteers will summarize the results of their work and discuss areas of activity.
Sunday, December 10
Address: Minsk, sq. Svoboda, 9
Holy Mass will be held in the Cathedral of the Most Holy Name of Mary, the celebration will be led by the Metropolitan of Minsk-Mogilev Archbishop Yusof Stanevsky on the occasion of the World Volunteer Day. Afterwards, participants will learn more about the activities of the parish Caritas.
ou can register HERE>>>
Registration by December 1 is required.
Participation is free.
Additional information can be obtained by phone:
+375 (29) 117 97 72 - Irina Famina.
THE PROGRAM
Saturday, December 9
Address: Minsk district, c. Leskovka, str. Caritas, 9 (Children's Charitable Social Rehabilitation Center of St. Luke)
The meeting for parish Caritas volunteers will be held by Sister Valeria Patsukevich of MSF, who is responsible for charitable activities in the Congregation of the Missionary Sisters of the Holy Family. Volunteers will summarize the results of their work and discuss areas of activity.
- 11:00 a.m. Holy Mass
- 12:00 p.m. - coffee break
- 12.20 - First meeting: "Who is a volunteer?" The spirituality of a volunteer"
- 1.30pm - Lunch
- 14.00 - II meeting: "Serving others as a way to salvation"
- 3:00 p.m. - Chaplet of Divine Mercy
- 15.20 - coffee break
- 15.45 - III meeting: "Formation of the association, pitfalls. Burnout"
- 16.30 - coffee break
- 4.45pm - Questions Answered. Ending the meeting
- 18:00 - Dinner
- 20.00 - we spend time together
Sunday, December 10
Address: Minsk, sq. Svoboda, 9
Holy Mass will be held in the Cathedral of the Most Holy Name of Mary, the celebration will be led by the Metropolitan of Minsk-Mogilev Archbishop Yusof Stanevsky on the occasion of the World Volunteer Day. Afterwards, participants will learn more about the activities of the parish Caritas.
- 11:30 a.m. Holy Mass
- 12.40 - coffee break (lower church)
- 13.00 - "The essence of the work of parish Caritas. Values of Christian volunteerism" - Olga Labut, deputy director of the Caritas Catholic Charitable Society of the Minsk-Mohyla Archdiocese
- 1:45 p.m. - welcoming words of Archbishop Yusof Staniewski
- 14.00 - business cards of parish Caritas activities
- 2.30pm - Lunch
- 3:00 p.m. - Parish Caritas activity planning
ou can register HERE>>>
Registration by December 1 is required.
Participation is free.
Additional information can be obtained by phone:
+375 (29) 117 97 72 - Irina Famina.
Contacts:
Phone (closed):
+375 (17) 257-65-41
+375 (29) 311-37-11
Address:
Minsk, 9 Svoboda Square
(station Neamiga or station Kastrychnitskaya)
The church is open from 06:45 to 19:30
+375 (17) 257-65-41
+375 (29) 311-37-11
Address:
Minsk, 9 Svoboda Square
(station Neamiga or station Kastrychnitskaya)
The church is open from 06:45 to 19:30