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
HOLY MASSES
- 07:00 — in Belarusian
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
16:30 — for the deaf
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 - 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
Parish announcements
October 18, 2026
29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
- October is the month dedicated to the Rosary. Special Rosary services are held in our church on Sundays after the 10:00 AM Holy Mass, from Monday to Friday at 6:00 PM, and on Saturdays after the 8:00 AM Holy Mass.
- Anniversaries
- October 20th marks the 37th anniversary of the episcopal ordination of Archbishop Tadeusz Kondrusiewicz/
- October 21st is the 112th anniversary of the birth of Cardinal Kazimierz Świątek/
- October 23rd is the 5th anniversary of Archbishop Józef Staniewski’s ingress into the Minsk Cathedral.
We encourage you to pray for them. - October 20th, TuesdayThe first meeting of healthcare professionals for this catechetical year will take place.
- October 25, SundayAfter the 1:00 PM Holy Mass, a parish celebration honoring Mother’s Day and Father’s Day will take place in the lower church. Everyone is welcome!
- ConfirmationRegistration for Confirmation preparation is now open. Catechesis sessions will take place on Sundays after the 1:00 PM Holy Mass.
The first meeting is on November 15 - The Jubilee YearThe Catholic Church is currently observing the Jubilee Year of Saint Francis of Assisi, marking the 800th anniversary of the saint's passing into eternity.
In this regard, we invite you to the Franciscan catechetical sessions, which will take place in our Cathedral on Thursdays from October 8 to November 5, following the evening Holy Mass. These sessions will be led by Franciscans from various branches of the Order. - Parish CaritasToday, the parish Caritas group is organizing a collection of items for individuals suffering from multiple sclerosis. There is a great need for personal hygiene products, including: adult diapers (sizes L, XL, M, and S), disposable underpads, urological pads, creams, talcum powders, body care products, wet wipes and towels, liquid soap, shampoo, and shower gel.
Donations may be handed over to volunteers at the church entrance today. Thank you for your compassionate hearts. - NovemberNovember is approaching — a time for the Church’s special prayer for the faithful departed. We encourage you to tend to the graves of your loved ones. We will pray for the deceased in the church during Vespers and evening Holy Masses from November 2nd to 8th. Cards bearing the names of our deceased loved ones may be brought to the sacristy.
- Festival of Sacred MusicThe 20th Festival of Sacred Music in honor of Saint Cecilia is currently underway.
This coming Friday, October 23rd, at 7:30 PM, we invite you to an evening of organ music dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the organ department at the Belarusian State Academy of Music (BSAM), which is headed by our organist, Uladzimir Neudakh. - We remind you that in our Cathedral there is an opportunity to begin the sacrament of penance before each Holy Mass, as well as during the day from 10 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm.
ADVENT 2023
Vigilance program
21.30 — registration of participants
22.00 — preparation for Holy Mass
22.30 - Holy Mass
23.30 - payment sharing
0.00 - prayer with Psalms
0.30 — a conference
1:00 a.m. — coffee break
1.30 - Rosary
2.30 - testimony
3.30 — Wreath
4.00 — coffee break
4.30 - adoration
5.40 — blessing, end of vigil.
Everyone is invited to participate in the vigil.
Young men and women who do not have the opportunity to personally attend the vigil in the cathedral can join spiritually with the help of the online broadcast on the Catholic.by portal.
Contact with questions by phone:
+375 (29) 357 15 86 — Fr. Andrey Burak, responsible for the pastoral care of youth of the Minsk-Mogilev Archdiocese.
You can get material for preparing for the vigil and an invitation after filling out the form at the link below.
22.00 — preparation for Holy Mass
22.30 - Holy Mass
23.30 - payment sharing
0.00 - prayer with Psalms
0.30 — a conference
1:00 a.m. — coffee break
1.30 - Rosary
2.30 - testimony
3.30 — Wreath
4.00 — coffee break
4.30 - adoration
5.40 — blessing, end of vigil.
Everyone is invited to participate in the vigil.
Young men and women who do not have the opportunity to personally attend the vigil in the cathedral can join spiritually with the help of the online broadcast on the Catholic.by portal.
Contact with questions by phone:
+375 (29) 357 15 86 — Fr. Andrey Burak, responsible for the pastoral care of youth of the Minsk-Mogilev Archdiocese.
You can get material for preparing for the vigil and an invitation after filling out the form at the link below.
LENT 2026
Fr. ALEXANDER ASHMENCHUK CSMA
Fr. ALEXANDER ASHMENCHUK CSMA
PARISH RETREAT
FRIDAY, MARCH 20
7.00 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
8.00 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
12.00 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings for older people
18.30 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
19.20 — Stations of the Cross for adults
SATURDAY, MARCH 21
7:00 AM — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
8:00 AM — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
12.00 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
18.30 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
SUNDAY, MARCH 22
7.00 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
8.15 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings on Belarusian Radio
10.00 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings for children
11.30 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
13.00 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
18.30 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
7.00 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
8.00 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
12.00 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings for older people
18.30 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
19.20 — Stations of the Cross for adults
SATURDAY, MARCH 21
7:00 AM — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
8:00 AM — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
12.00 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
18.30 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
SUNDAY, MARCH 22
7.00 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
8.15 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings on Belarusian Radio
10.00 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings for children
11.30 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
13.00 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
18.30 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
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
E-mail: arhikatedraminsk@gmail.com
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
E-mail: arhikatedraminsk@gmail.com
Address:
Minsk, 9 Svoboda Square
(station Neamiga or station Kastrychnitskaya)
The church is open from 06:45 to 19:30