Event Listing

Chrism Mass Commemorating the Founding of the Priesthood

Mon., April 14, 2025 · 2 - 4pm

The Chrism Mass for the Archdiocese of Washington will be celebrated in the Cathedral by Cardinal Robert McElroy, Archbishop of Washington, on Monday of Holy Week, April 14, at 2pm. Join us in the Cathedral or via the Archdiocese of Washington YouTube livestream.

Happy Nothingness: A Retreat Series for Jubilee 2025

Mon., April 14, 2025 · 7 - 10pm

Join us in the Cathedral, (except during Lent, location TBD).

"Come Home for Easter" | Communal Penance Service

Tue., April 15, 2025 · 12:10 - 1:45pm

We invite you to experience the love of Christ through this sacrament at our Communal Penance Service on Tuesday of Holy Week, April 15, at 12:10pm. Fr. Isaac Sagastume, Parochial Vicar is the presider and homilist, with priests available for Confessions in multiple languages.

Liturgy of Tenebrae

Wed., April 16, 2025 · 7:30 - 8:45pm

Join us in the Cathedral for the ancient time-honored Liturgy of Tenebræ on Wednesday of Holy Week, April 16, at 7:30pm. Confessions are available before the service, from 6:15 to 7pm. Penn Parking will remain open until 9pm.

Holy Thursday

Thu., April 17, 2025

See the Cathedral schedule for Holy Thursday, April 17, including the Mass of the Lord's Supper at Mid-day, 12:10pm, and the Mass of the Lord's Supper with Washing of the Feet at 5:30pm.