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Holy Week Schedule of Masses at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick

Posted on March 25, 2026 in: Events, Lent

Holy Week Schedule of Masses at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick

Experience the Sacred Journey of Holy Week

Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Norwich

The Cathedral of Saint Patrick invites the faithful to enter more deeply into the sacred beauty of Holy Week through a series of solemn liturgies with the Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy.

From Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday, these sacred celebrations offer an opportunity to walk with Christ through His Passion, Death, and Resurrection. Holy Week is the heart of the Church’s liturgical year—a time to reflect, remember, and rejoice in the hope of Easter.

Holy Week Liturgical Schedule

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion

Sunday, March 29 • 10:30 a.m.
Concert by the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra

Sunday, March 29 • 7:30 p.m.

Led by Toshiyuki Shimada.
Blessing of the Oils & Consecration of the Chrism

Tuesday, March 31 • 10:30 a.m.
Holy Thursday – Mass of the Lord’s Supper

Thursday, April 2 • 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion

Friday, April 3 • 3:00 p.m.
Way of the Cross

Friday, April 3 • 6:00 p.m.
Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord (Easter Vigil)

Saturday, April 4 • 8:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday

The Resurrection of the Lord

Sunday, April 5 • 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 5:00 p.m.

Come and immerse yourself in these timeless traditions and moments of reflection as we journey together toward Easter joy.

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