(MANCHESTER) The Office of the Bishop announces the Holy Week schedule for Bishop Libasci and Saint Joseph Cathedral. All ceremonies are open to the public.
Saint Joseph Cathedral
Corner of Pine Street and Lowell Street
Manchester, NH 03104
Sunday, March 29 – PALM SUNDAY
10:30 a.m. Mass
Bishop Peter A. Libasci, celebrant
The first day of Holy Week, with Mass recalling the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem.
Tuesday, March 31 – TUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK
6:00 p.m. Chrism Mass
Bishop Peter A. Libasci, celebrant
The Bishop blesses oils used in Sacraments, including Baptism, Confirmation, the Ordination of Priests, and the Anointing of the Sick. Priests renew their promises made at ordination.
Wednesday, April 1 – WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK
7:30 p.m. Office of Tenebrae
Monsignor Anthony R. Frontiero, celebrant
Tenebrae, which means “shadows,” includes Scripture readings and the progressive extinguishing of fifteen candles that evokes the coming death of Christ.
Thursday, April 2 – HOLY THURSDAY
7:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Bishop Peter A. Libasci, celebrant
Mass commemorates the institution of the priesthood and the Holy Eucharist. The Bishop washes the feet of twelve diocesan seminarians, recalling the actions of Jesus in the Gospel of John.
Friday, April 3 – GOOD FRIDAY
3:00 p.m. Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion
Bishop Peter A. Libasci, celebrant
The celebration of the Lord’s Passion takes place with Scripture readings, adoration of the cross, and the receiving of Holy Communion.
Saturday, April 4 – HOLY SATURDAY
8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass
Bishop Peter A. Libasci, celebrant
After sunset, the Bishop celebrates the greatest of the Church’s solemnities. The Bishop blesses a fire representing God’s glory, Catholics renew their faith, and those preparing to become Catholics are received into the Church.
Sunday, April 5 – EASTER SUNDAY
10:30 a.m. Easter Sunday Mass
Bishop Peter A. Libasci, celebrant
Bishop celebrates a Mass that offers praise to the risen Lord
