Holy Week 2025
St Carthage's Cathedral
Chrism Mass Monday 14th April - 7.00pm
During this Mass the Priests and Deacons gather around the Bishop who blesses the Holy Oils for use in the coming year. It is also a time where the clergy renew their vows.
The Sacred Triduum:
The three great ceremonies of this sacred time are the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Thursday night, the Celebration of the Lord's Passion on Good Friday afternoon, and the Easter Vigil on Saturday night.
All Catholics are strongly urged to attend and participate in these ceremonies, so central to our Faith.
The Great Three Days
Holy Thursday 17th April
Mass of the Lord’s Supper - 7.00pm
Good Friday 18th April
Office of Readings and Morning Prayers - 9.00am
Stations of the Cross - 10.00am
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion - 3.00pm
Holy Saturday 19th April
Office of Readings and Morning Prayers - 9.00am
Easter Vigil Mass; The Blessing of the New Fire and Paschal Candle; The Solemn Liturgy of the Easter Vigil and Renewal of Baptismal Promises - 7.00pm
Easter Sunday 20th April
Mass, Carmelite Monastery - 7.00am
Mass, St Dympna's Church Dunoon - 8.30am
Mass of the Lord’s Resurrection , St Carthage's Cathedral 9.00am
Please Note: There is no 11am Mass at the Cathedral on Easter Sunday
Reconciliation - Tuesday April 15 and Wednesday April 16 at 4.30pm