Holy Week 2025

During Holy Week, we commemorate Jesus's triumphant entry into Jerusalem, the Last Supper, Jesus's death on the cross, and His victory over death in the Resurrection.

This page is your guide to:

• Watch Bishop Zubik's Holy Week reflections.
• See the Holy Week Schedule at Saint Paul Cathedral, with Bishop Zubik's liturgies and live streamed liturgies.
• If you haven't already registered for the Lenten Challenge, you can still register to receive inspirational Holy Week texts.
• Come to the Easter Blessing of families on Easter Sunday.
• Become a Pilgrim of Hope with with Pittsburgh Catholic magazine.
• Mark your calendar for life-giving events during the Easter season.

• 6:00 p.m.: Mass at Saint Paul Cathedral

• 6:30 a.m.: Mass at Saint Paul Cathedral
• 10:00 a.m.: Mass at Saint Paul Cathedral with Bishop Zubik as principal celebrant and homilist.*
• 12:00 p.m.: Mass at Saint Paul Cathedral
• 6:00 p.m.: Mass at Saint Paul Cathedral
  • Palms will be available at all Masses.

• 10:00 a.m.: Chrism Mass at Saint Paul Cathedral, with Bishop Zubik as principal celebrant and homilist.*
  • This Mass marks the institution of the priesthood. Priests renew their ordination promises. The bishop consecrates all holy oils that parishes and the diocese will use throughout the year.
• 7:00 p.m.: Mass of the Lord’s Supper at Saint Paul Cathedral, with Bishop Zubik as principal celebrant.*
  • The cathedral will be open for private prayer until midnight.

• 12:00 p.m.: Seven Last Words at Saint Paul Cathedral*
• 1:30 p.m.: Liturgy at Saint Paul Cathedral with Bishop Zubik as principal celebrant and homilist.*
  • Good Friday is the only day of the year on which there is no Mass.
• 3:00 p.m.: Confessions available at Saint Paul Cathedral
• 7:00 p.m.: Ecumenical Tenebrae prayer service, with Bishop Zubik, presider, and local leaders of other faith denominations.*
  • This solemn service is marked with Scripture readings and the gradual extinguishing of lights and candles until the church is in darkness and participants quietly process out.

• 12:00 p.m.: Blessing of food and Easter baskets with Bishop Zubik at Saint Paul Cathedral.
• 8:30 p.m.: Easter Vigil at Saint Paul Cathedral with Bishop Zubik as principal celebrant and homilist.*
  • This is the holiest liturgy of the Church year, retelling the stories of God’s creation and redemption of the world. It begins with the lighting of a fire outside the church, and the carrying of light into the darkened nave. New Catholics are baptized and received into the Church during a joyous Mass. No other Saturday evening Masses will be celebrated at the cathedral. 
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• 2:00 – 4:00 p.m..: Easter Blessing of Families with Bishop Zubik at Saint Paul Cathedral
  • All families are invited to meet our bishops, receive an Easter blessing, and take home a sweet treat.

• Celebrating Easter conversion: Read a family's journey to the heart of the Church.
• What is a plenary indulgence? How can you obtain one during the Jubilee Year? We have answers!
• Make a pilgrimage to a local pious visit site.
• Join us in celebrating our jubilarians.
• Meet a woman who has shared the message of Divine Mercy around the world.
• As we honor Saint Joseph the Worker on May 1, meet members of the work force who honor their faith through their occupation.

Join us on Monday, April 28th at 7 p.m. at the Diocesan Pastoral Center to hear Bishop Mark Seitz from the Diocese of El Paso share the Catholic perspective on the intersection of migration and human dignity. All are invited to attend. No cost.