About St. Mary's Cathedral
St. Mary's Cathedral is a Catholic Cathedral in Grand Island, Nebraska located at 112 S Cedar St, Grand Island, NE 68801, United States. St. Mary's Cathedral was founded in 1926. As of April 2026, St. Mary's Cathedral holds a 4.7-star rating across 181 Google reviews. The St. Mary's Cathedral parish office answers at +1 308-384-2523.
he Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as St. Mary's Cathedral, is the cathedral church for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand Island located in Grand Island, Nebraska, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
Patron saint of St. Mary's Cathedral
Other parishes named after Saint Mary's
5 other churches named in honor of Saint Mary's are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Catholic · Columbus, OH
Saint Mary's Church
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Episcopal · Jacksonville, FL
Saint Mary's Episcopal Church
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Episcopal · Phoenix, AZ
Saint Mary's Episcopal Church
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Catholic · Wausau, WI
Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Oratory
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Catholic · Detroit, MI
St. Mary's of Redford
Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Grand Island, Nebraska)
The Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as St. Mary's Cathedral, is the cathedral church for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand Island located in Grand Island, Nebraska, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. It has a seating capacity of 900 people.
St. Mary's Cathedral through the years
- 1926 Founded
- July 15, 1982 Added to the National Register
When does St. Mary's Cathedral hold services?
St. Mary's Cathedral publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 6 am–9 pm, Thursday 6 am–9 pm, Friday 6 am–9 pm, Saturday 6 am–9 pm, Sunday 6 am–9 pm, Monday 6 am–9 pm, Tuesday 6 am–9 pm. All times are local to Grand Island, NE.
- Wednesday
- 6 am–9 pm
- Thursday
- 6 am–9 pm
- Friday
- 6 am–9 pm
- Saturday
- 6 am–9 pm
- Sunday
- 6 am–9 pm
- Monday
- 6 am–9 pm
- Tuesday
- 6 am–9 pm
Where is St. Mary's Cathedral located?
St. Mary's Cathedral is located at 112 S Cedar St, Grand Island, NE 68801, United States. The building sits at coordinates 40.92810, -98.36223, placing it in Grand Island, NE 68802.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
What to expect at a service at St. Mary's Cathedral
Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.
- Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
- Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
- Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
St. Mary's Cathedral on the National Register of Historic Places
St. Mary's Cathedral is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 82003189, added to the Register on July 15, 1982.
Read the official NPS nomination for St. Mary's Cathedral →
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of St. Mary's Cathedral
5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA · est. 1939
- Sweetest Heart of Mary Detroit, MI
- St. Francis of Assisi New York, NY · est. 1892
- St. Mary Basilica Natchez, MS · est. 1882
- Most Blessed Sacrament Detroit, MI · est. 1915
Churches founded the same year as St. Mary's Cathedral
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1926 are indexed in Churches List.
- St. Mary Los Angeles, CA
- Fort Caroline Baptist Church Jacksonville, FL
- Southside Baptist Church Jacksonville, FL
- Riverside Baptist Church Jacksonville, FL
- San Jose Baptist Church Jacksonville, FL
Your Sunday at St. Mary's Cathedral
St. Mary's Cathedral by the numbers
Questions and answers about St. Mary's Cathedral
- What denomination is St. Mary's Cathedral?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- What are the service times at St. Mary's Cathedral?
- Published hours: Wednesday 6 am–9 pm, Thursday 6 am–9 pm, Friday 6 am–9 pm, Saturday 6 am–9 pm, Sunday 6 am–9 pm, Monday 6 am–9 pm, Tuesday 6 am–9 pm
- What is the phone number for St. Mary's Cathedral?
- You can reach the parish at +1 308-384-2523.
- Where is St. Mary's Cathedral located?
- The parish is located at 112 S Cedar St, Grand Island, NE 68801, United States.
- When was St. Mary's Cathedral founded?
- Founded in 1926.
- Is St. Mary's Cathedral on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 82003189, added July 15, 1982.
- How do visitors rate St. Mary's Cathedral?
- 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 181 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of St. Mary's Cathedral?
- St. Mary's Cathedral is a Gothic Revival architecture building.
- Is St. Mary's Cathedral the official parish listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent St. Mary's Cathedral, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
Photographs of St. Mary's Cathedral
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