Holy Week 2025

All events at JPII Newman from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. All are welcome!

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April 13: Palm Sunday Mass

JPII Newman Oratory | 10:30 a.m. or 8:30 p.m.

To start off Holy Week, join us for Mass on Palm Sunday.

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April 17: Holy Thursday Mass & Pilgrimage to Altars of Repose

JPII Newman Oratory | 8:30 p.m.

At this liturgy, we commemorate the Last Supper when Jesus establishes the sacrament of Holy Communion and the institution of the priesthood.

Following Mass on Thursday, we will travel as a group to other altars of repose across Omaha. We will be organizing carpools if you would like to join.

Never heard of this? Learn more about the Seven Churches Pilgrimage tradition.

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April 18: Good Friday Service

JPII Newman Oratory | 3:00 p.m.

Good Friday is a day of fasting within the Church. This is the only day of the year when there is no Mass celebrated. However, there is a service where we remember Jesus’ arrest, trial, and crucifixion.

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April 19: Easter Vigil Mass & Party

JPII Newman Oratory | 9:00 p.m.

Saturday is often a day of preparing for the Easter Vigil and Easter celebrations, but it is also a day to remember Jesus in the tomb before his resurrection. The Easter Vigil is celebrated after sunset and begins outside where the Easter fire is enkindled, and the Paschal candle is blessed and lit.

After the Easter Vigil Mass, all are invited to a Resurrection Party in the Commons beginning around 11:00 p.m.

A priest in a white and red robe stands behind an altar decorated with candles and floral arrangements during a church service. A cross is placed on the altar. The background features wooden paneling and the words "The Spirit and the Bride say, 'Come.'" are inscribed on the wall.

April 20: Easter Sunday Mass

JPII Newman Oratory | 10:30 a.m.

He is risen! Alleluiah!

There will be NO Sunday evening Mass on Easter Sunday.