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2023 Holy Week Schedule


  • St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Chuch 3450 Tennessee Street Vallejo, CA, 94591 United States (map)

April 6: Holy Thursday

Commemorates the foot washing and Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles.
Significance: The institution of Communion and the betrayal by Judas.

7:00 PM
Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Bilingual)

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April 7: Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion

Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary.
Significance: The arrest, trial, crucifixion, death, and burial of Jesus Christ.

9:30 AM ⁠–⁠ Outside
Stations of the Cross (Outside), immediately followed by 7 Last Words

12:00 PM
Veneration of the Cross †

3:00 PM
Divine Mercy Novena

5:00 PM
Veneration of the Cross †

7:30 PM
Veneración de la Cruz (Español) †

Close-up of "Crucifixion" by Bramantino, 1510, oil on panel, 372 x 270 cm.
DEA / G. CIGOLINI / Getty Images

April 8: Holy Saturday

Commemorates Jesus' body resting in the tomb.
Significance: The Sabbath on which Jesus rested in the grave.

8:00 AM
Morning Prayer (Lauds), followed by Mary’s Stations of the Cross

Disciples at the scene of the entombment of Jesus after his crucifixion.
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April 8: Easter Vigil in the Holy Night

Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead and his victory over sin and death.
Significance: Jesus rises from the dead before dawn, and the tomb is empty.

8:30 PM
Mass (Bilingual) –⁠ Begins Outside

April 9: Easter Sunday

8:00 AM

10:00 AM

12:00 PM

3:00 PM – Español

5:00 PM

The Garden Tomb in Jerusalem, believed to be the burial place of Jesus.
Steve Allen / Getty Images

Earlier Event: February 22
Ash Wednesday (Miércoles de Ceniza)
Later Event: April 7
Divine Mercy Novena