The big moment is fast approaching! Here is the information you need to know about Holy Week celebrations, presided over by Archbishop Christian Lépine, at the Mary Queen of the World Cathedral in Montreal.

Holy Week 2022
Mary Queen of the World Cathedral 

Wednesday of Holy Week, April 13: This mass will be livestreamed on the Diocese of Montreal YouTube page.

7:30 p.m.: Chrism Mass

   This Mass is presided over by Archbishop Christian Lépine of Montreal, live from the Mary Queen of the World Cathedral. The Holy Oils used throughout the year will be consecrated during this celebration.

Thursday of Holy Week, April 14: This mass will be livestreamed on the Diocese of Montreal YouTube page.

8:00 p.m.: Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper 

   This Mass is presided over by Archbishop Christian Lépine of Montreal, live from the Mary Queen of the World Cathedral.  One hour of Adoration will follow before the Repository.

Good Friday, April 15: This mass will be livestreamed on the Diocese of Montreal YouTube page.

9:30 to 11:00 a.m.: The Way of the Cross – Communion and Liberation 

11:45 a.m.: Arrival at the Cathedral

9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Blood Drive at the Cathedral, 1110 Mansfield
                                       (By appointment only: 1 (800) 343 7264) 

3:00 p.m.: Celebration of the Passion of the Lord 

   This service will be broadcast live from the Mary Queen of the World Cathedral. It is the commemoration of the Passion and Death of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

5:00 p.m.: The Way of the Cross,

   Presided over by Archbishop Christian Lépine 

7:00 p.m.: Concert – The Seven Last Words of Christ, Théodore Dubois 

Holy Saturday, April 16: This mass will be livestreamed on the Diocese of Montreal YouTube page.

8:00 p.m.: Vigil Service

   This Mass is presided over by Archbishop Christian Lépine of Montreal, live from the Mary Queen of the World Cathedral. This is a vigil in honor of the Lord during which the Church awaits the Resurrection, celebrates the passage from darkness to light, and the victory of Christ over death.

Easter Sunday, April 17:

   Televised Masses -

8:00 a.m.: in English 

9:30 a.m.: in French

   Regular Masses -

11:00 a.m. / 12:15 p.m. / 5:00 p.m. - Celebrated by Archbishop Christian Lépine