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Holy Week begins March 29
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March 27, 2026
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PALM SUNDAY – March 29
Catholics begin Holy Week by remembering Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem.
Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 1111 St. Joseph Pkwy., Houston 7700211 a.m. Palm Sunday Mass, with Archbishop Joe Vásquez celebrating.St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica, 2011 Church St., Galveston 7755012:30 p.m. Palm Sunday Mass, with Bishop Italo Dell’Oro, C.R.S. celebrating.
CHRISM MASS – March 31
The Chrism Mass celebrates the priests’ connection to the Bishop through the priestly anointing and the renewal of their promises; the Bishop blesses the Oils of the Sick and the Catechumens, and Consecrates the Holy Chrism.
Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 1111 St. Joseph Pkwy., Houston 770027 p.m. Chrism Mass, with Archbishop Joe Vásquez celebrating, Bishop Italo Dell’Oro, C.R.S. and hundreds of priests concelebrating.
HOLY THURSDAY – April 2
The Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday marks the beginning of the Holy Triduum, which includes Good Friday and Holy Saturday. It celebrates the institution of the Eucharist and includes the washing of the feet.
St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica, 2011 Church St., Galveston 775506 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper, with Archbishop Joe Vásquez celebrating.Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 1111 St. Joseph Pkwy, Houston 770027 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper, with Bishop Italo Dell’Oro, C.R.S. celebrating.
GOOD FRIDAY – April 3
On Good Friday, the Passion of the Lord is observed with the Liturgy of the Word, Veneration of the Cross, and Holy Communion.
Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 1111 St. Joseph Pkwy., Houston 770023 p.m. The Passion of the Lord, with Archbishop Joe Vásquez presiding.Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 1111 St. Joseph Pkwy, Houston 770025:15 p.m. La Pasión del Señor, with Bishop Italo Dell’Oro, C.R.S. presiding.The following parishes also provide live re-enactments of the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday. This devotion allows Catholics to commemorate Jesus Christ’s final moments on earth as he carried his cross to the Crucifixion.Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 7539 Ave. K, Houston 770125 p.m. starts in the church parking lot.Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 7250 Harrisburg, Houston 770115 p.m. in front of the CCE building and warehouse.St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 501 Tidwell, Houston 7702210 a.m. in front of the church (Spanish).
EASTER VIGIL & EASTER SUNDAY – April 4 and 5
Catholics celebrate Jesus Christ’s victory over death and Resurrection. Catechumens and candidates fully enter the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil.
Easter Vigil, Saturday, April 4, Co-Cathedral in downtown Houston8:30 p.m. Mass in English, with Archbishop Joe Vásquez celebrating.Easter Sunday, April 5, Co-Cathedral in downtown Houston7 a.m. English Mass; 9 a.m. Vietnamese Mass; 11 a.m. English Mass;1 p.m. Spanish Mass.Easter Sunday, April 5, St. Mary Cathedral Basilica in Galveston12 p.m. Mass, Bishop Italo Dell’Oro, C.R.S., celebrating.