Immerse yourself in the sacred journey of Holy Week at the Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle. From the reflective solemnity of Palm Sunday to the glorious celebration of Easter Sunday, join us for a series of spiritually enriching services. Witness the moving traditions of the Paschal Triduum including the Washing of the Feet on Holy Thursday, the Veneration of the Cross on Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday. Embrace this opportunity for renewal and reflection in the heart of our faith community.

Holy Week Schedule for the Basilica of our Lady of San Juan Del Valle National Shrine
Holy Week Schedule for the Basilica of our Lady of San Juan Del Valle National Shrine

Palm Sunday Vigil, Saturday, March 23

  • Vigil Mass: 5:30 PM (English)
  • Confessions: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM; 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Palm Sunday, March 24

  • Masses:
    • 7:00 AM (Spanish)
    • 9:00 AM (English)
    • 10:30 AM (Bilingual)
    • 12:00 PM (Spanish)
    • 1:30 PM (Spanish)
    • 3:00 PM (English)
    • 7:00 PM (Spanish)
  • Confessions:
    • 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
    • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday of Holy Week, March 26

  • Chrism Mass: 6:30 PM (Bilingual)

Paschal Triduum

Holy Thursday, March 28

  • Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 7:00 PM (Bilingual)
  • Washing of the feet, followed by distribution of the Blessed bread and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until midnight.
  • No Masses at: 6:30 AM; 11:30 AM; or 5:30 PM
  • Confessions: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM; 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Good Friday, March 29

  • Station of the Cross: 12 PM
  • Liturgy of the Word and Veneration of the Cross: 3:00 PM (Bilingual)
  • “Pésame a la Virgen” (Condolences to the Virgin): 5:00 PM (Bilingual)
  • No Masses (No 6:30 AM; 11:30 AM; or 5:30 PM Masses)
  • Confessions: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Holy Saturday, March 30

  • “Pésame a la Virgen” at 9:00 AM (Bilingual)
  • No Masses (No 6:30 AM; 11:30 AM; or 5:30 PM Masses)
  • Easter Vigil Mass: 8:30 PM (Bilingual)
  • Confessions: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Easter Sunday Masses, March 31

  • 7:00 AM (Spanish)
  • 9:00 AM (English)
  • 10:30 AM (Bilingual)
  • 12:00 PM (Spanish)
  • 1:30 PM (Spanish)
  • 3:00 PM (English)
  • 7:00 PM (Spanish)
  • No Confessions

Please remember that there are no confessions on Easter Sunday.