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Published on 27 March 2023

2023 Holy Week and Easter in the Basilica

The main holy masses will be streamed live via web and social media

The Pontifical Basilica of Saint Anthony is about to start its Holy Week and Easter celebrations.

Please find below the times of the main religious events celebrated in the Basilica. These may also be accessed live through our web site and social media (links and technical details in the footnotes).*

 

CALENDAR OF CELEBRATIONS

PALM SUNDAY – 2 APRIL

11:00am:        Blessing of Palms and Holy Mass (*)

 

MONDAY; TUESDAY and HOLY WEDNESDAY

6:00pm:          Holy Mass, sung (*). Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at the end of the celebration

 

HOLY THURSDAY – 6 APRIL

6:00pm:          «in Cœna Domini» Solemn Holy Mass (*)

 

GOOD FRIDAY – 7 APRIL

6:00pm          Celebration of the Passion of Our Lord (*)

 

HOLY SATURDAY – 8 APRIL

9:00pm:         Solemn Easter Vigil (*) [time to be confirmed]

 

EASTER SUNDAY – 9 APRIL

11:00 am:      Solemn Holy Mass (*)

6:00pm:         Sung Holy Mass (*)

 

EASTER MONDAY – 10 APRIL

The celebrations of the Holy Masses will follow the weekend timetable

 

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY – 16 APRIL

11:00 am:       Solemn Holy Mass (*) 

6:00pm:          Holy Mass, sung (*)

 

 

(*) The Basilica’s Musical Chapel will animate the following celebrations:

  • Palm Sunday: 11:00am
  • Holy Thursday: 6:00pm
  • Holy Saturday: 9:00pm (time to be confirmed)
  • Easter Sunday: 11:00am and 6:00pm
  • Divine Mercy Sunday: 11:00am

 

(*) THE CELEBRATIONS MAY BE FOLLOWED LIVE HERE