St. Mary's Cathedral, Yangon

St. Mary’s Cathedral in Yangon is the principal Roman Catholic cathedral of the city and the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Yangon. It dates from the late 19th century and has served as the main center of Catholic worship in Yangon since its construction.

The building functions as an active parish cathedral, hosting regular Masses and diocesan ceremonies. Its large interior accommodates congregations and it is a focal point for the local Catholic community.

Construction took place during the British colonial period under Catholic mission authorities in the late 1800s; the cathedral has remained the archdiocesan seat through the 20th and into the 21st century. It has been maintained and repaired as needed but continues to serve its original religious function.

The cathedral sits in central Yangon within the urban grid of the city and is accessible from Yangon’s downtown districts. It is a short distance from other central civic and religious sites in Yangon.

• Seat of the archdiocese: Serves as the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Yangon and is the primary Catholic place of worship in the city.
• Active parish life: Located in central Yangon and active for regular Masses and parish events, so visiting during services gives the clearest view of its liturgical function.