During this most sacred time of the liturgical year, the faithful are invited to gather in prayer and reflection as we commemorate the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Our Lord.
Below you will find the Masses and liturgies that will be celebrated by The Most Reverend Lawrence T. Persico, Bishop of the Diocese of Erie at Saint Peter Cathedral.
A full schedule of Holy Week Masses and services throughout the diocese can be found here.
Bishop Persico — Holy Week Liturgies
Mass of the Lord’s Supper — Holy Thursday
Saint Peter Cathedral | Erie
Thursday, April 2
5:15 p.m.
This liturgy commemorates the institution of the Eucharist and the priesthood, recalling Christ’s Last Supper with His disciples.
Celebration of the Passion of the Lord — Good Friday
Saint Peter Cathedral | Erie
Friday, April 3
2:00 p.m.
The church gathers in solemn prayer, veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion.
Easter Vigil in the Holy Night
Saint Peter Cathedral | Erie
Saturday, April 4
8:30 p.m.
The Easter Vigil is the most sacred liturgy of the church year, proclaiming Christ’s Resurrection through light, Word and sacrament.
Additional Resources
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Welcome! We’re so glad you found this page and hope you will be able to participate in Mass at Easter.
Below is a listing of all the parishes in the Diocese of Erie that responded to a request for updated information on their Masses to be offered for the Easter Vigil and on Easter Sunday. Please scroll to the bottom of the page for more information on the "7 Church Walk" on Holy Thursday in Erie.
If you don't find your church listed below, click here to find websites of all the parishes in the Diocese of Erie; many will be posting updated information on their own sites concerning celebrations.
All Easter Vigil Masses will be offered on Saturday, April 4, 2026
and all Easter Sunday Masses will be offered on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
ALBION
St. Lawrence Parish180 East State St.
Also see St. Philip Church, Crossingville
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m. at St. Lawrence
Sunday Mass: 8 a.m. at St. Philip; 10 a.m. at St. Lawrence
BRADFORD
St. Bernard of Clairvaux95 E. Corydon St.
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m.
Easter Mass: 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
BROCKWAY
St. Tobias Parish1135 Hewitt St.
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m.
Easter Mass: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.
All Masses and services (all year) are livestreamed on YouTube: "St. Tobias Parish - Brockway"
CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS
St. Anthony of Padua Parish165 Beach Avenue
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lake
Easter Mass: 8 and 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake; 8:30 at St. Anthony of Padua
CLARION
Immaculate Conception Parish715 East Main St.
Holy Thursday: 7 p.m. at Christ the King, Houtzdale
Good Friday: 12 p.m. at St. Basil, Coalport
3 p.m. at St. Agnes, Morrisdale
Easter Vigil: 9 p.m. at Christ the King, Houtzdale
Easter Sunday: 9 a.m. at Christ the King, Houtzdale
9 a.m. at St. Basil, Coalport
11 a.m. at St. Agnes, Morrisdale
11 a.m. at Holy Trinity, Ramey
COALPORT
St. Basil the Great Parish183 Locust St.
Also see Holy Trinity Church, Ramey
Easter Vigil: 9 p.m. at Christ the King
Easter Sunday: 9 a.m. at St. Basil
CORRY
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish203 West Washington St.
Also see St. Teresa of Avila (Union City)
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m. at St. Teresa (Union City)
Easter Mass: 8 a.m. at St. Thomas (Corry); 11 a.m. at St. Teresa (Union City)
COUDERSPORT
St. Eulalia Parish6 E. Maple St.
Holy Thursday, April 2
6:30 p.m. St. Eulalia
Good Friday Service, April 3
12 p.m. Sacred Heart, Genesee
3 p.m. St. Eulalia
Holy Saturday, April 4
8:30 p.m. St. Eulalia
CROSSINGVILLE
St. Philip Church25797 State Highway 98
Also see St. Lawrence Parish, Albion
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m. at St. Lawrence
Sunday Mass: 8 a.m. at St. Philip; 10 a.m. at St. Lawrence
CROWN
St. Mary Parish
117 Lencer Drive, Leeper
Also see St. Ann Church, Marienville
Easter Vigil: 8:30 pm at St. Mary, Crown
Easter Sunday: 8 a.m. at St. Mary; 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph, Lucinda; 11 a.m. at St. Michael, Fryburg
CURWENSVILLE
St. Timothy Parish
306 Walnut St.
Easter Vigil: 8:15 p.m.
Easter Sunday: 11 a.m. at St. Bonaventure Church, Grampian
DUBOIS
Holy Spirit Parish at St. Catherine of Siena Parish123 S. State St.
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m. at St. Catherine, Dubois
Easter Mass: 7:30 a.m., and 10 a.m. at St. Catherine Church;
8 a.m. at Assumption of BVM, Sykesville
EDINBORO
Our Lady of the Lake Parish128 Sunset Drive
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lake
Easter Mass: 8 and 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake; 8:30 at St. Anthony of Padua
ELDRED
St. Raphael Parish16 First St.
Easter Vigil: 8 p.m. at St. Raphael
Easter Mass: 9 a.m. at St. Mary, Sartwell; 11 a.m. at St. Theresa, Shinglehouse
ERIE
Blessed Sacrament Parish1626 W. 26th St.
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m.
Easter Mass: 8:30 a.m, 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Holy Rosary Parish
2701 East Ave.
Also see St. John the Baptist Parish
Easter Vigil: 8 p.m. at Holy Trinity
Easter Mass: 10:30 a.m. at Holy Rosary
Easter Mass: 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity
(No 8 a.m. Mass at St. John)
Holy Trinity Parish
2220 Reed St.
Easter Vigil: 8 p.m. at Holy Trinity
Easter Mass: 10:30 a.m. at Holy Rosary
Easter Mass: 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity
(No 8 a.m. Mass at St. John)
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish
1531 East Grandview Blvd.
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m. at St. Luke
Easter Mass: 8 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel; 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at St. Luke
Our Lady of Peace Parish
2401 W. 38th St.
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m.
Easter Mass: 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m.
Our Mother of Sorrows Parish
See St. Casimir Church
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m.
St. Boniface Parish
9367 Wattsburg Road
Holy Thursday: 7 p.m.
Good Friday: 3 p.m.
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m.
Easter Mass: 7:30, 9 and 10:30 a.m.
St. Casimir Church
629 Hess Ave.
Easter Mass: 11 a.m. at St. Casimir
St. George Parish
5145 Peach St.
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m.
Easter Mass: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
St. James Parish
2635 Buffalo Road
Easter Vigil: 8:30 pm
Easter Sunday: 7:30 and 11:30 a.m.
St. Mark at 9:30 a.m.
St. John the Baptist Parish
509 E. 26th St.
Also see Holy Rosary Parish
Easter Vigil: 8 p.m. at Holy Trinity
Easter Mass: 10:30 a.m. at Holy Rosary
Easter Mass: 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity
(No 8 a.m. Mass at St. John)
St. Joseph Parish/Bread of Life Community
147 W. 24th St.
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart
Easter Sunday: 8:45 a.m. at St. Paul Church; 10:45 a.m. at St. Joseph Bread of Life
St. Julia Parish
638 Roslyn Ave.
Palm Sunday: Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m.
Holy Thursday: Confessions 4-5 p.m.; Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper at 5:30 p.m. Location of the Altar of Repose: Church proper, West vestibule. Adoration begins at 6:30 p.m., ends at 10 p.m.
Good Friday: Commemoration of the Passion with Veneration of the Cross and distribution of Holy Communion Friday at 2 p.m.
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m.
Easter Sunday: 9 a.m.
St. Luke Parish
421 E. 38th St.
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m. at St. Luke
Easter Mass: 8 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel; 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at St. Luke
St. Mark the Evangelist Church
695 Smithson Ave.
Easter Sunday: 9:30 a.m.
St. Paul Church
1617 Walnut St.
Easter Sunday: 8:45 a.m.
St. Patrick Parish
130 East 4th St.
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m.
Easter Mass: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
St. Peter Cathedral
230 W. 10th St.
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m.
Easter Mass: 6:30, 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Confession after each Mass.
St. Stanislaus Parish
516 E. 13th St.
Easter Vigil: 8 p.m. at St. Stanislaus
Easter Mass: 9 a.m. at St. Stanislaus; 11 a.m. at St. Casimir
FAIRVIEW
Holy Cross Parish7100 West Ridge Road
Holy Thursday: 6 p.m. (livestreamed on Holy Cross Fairview Facebook page); Adoration 7:30-9 p.m.
Good Friday: 3 p.m. (livestreamed on Holy Cross Fairview Facebook page)
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m.
Easter Sunday: 9 a.m. (livestreamed on Holy Cross Fairview Facebook page)
FARRELL
Our Lady of Fatima Parish601 Roemer Boulevard
Also see St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Sharon
Easter Sunday: 9 a.m.
FORCE
St. Joseph Parish17764 Bennetts Valley Highway
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m. (at the fire barrel outside of the church)
Easter Mass: 9:15 a.m.
FRYBURG
St. Michael ParishP.O. Box 918765 Route 208
See also St. Joseph Parish, Lucinda
Easter Vigil: 8:30 pm at St. Mary
Easter Sunday: 8:30 a.m. at St. Mary; 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph, Lucinda; 11 a.m. at St. Michael, Fryburg
GENESEE
Sacred Heart Church263 Main St.
Holy Thursday, April 2
6:30 p.m. St. Eulalia
Good Friday Service, April 3
12 p.m. Sacred Heart, Genesee
3 p.m. St. Eulalia
Holy Saturday, April 4
8:30 p.m. St. Eulalia
GREENVILLE
St. Michael Parish85 N. High St.
Also see St. Margaret Church, Jamestown
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m. St. Michael
Easter Mass: 8 a.m. St. Margaret; 11 a.m. St. Michael
GUYS MILLS
St. Hippolyte Parish26012 N. Frenchtown Road, Guys Mills
Holy Thursday: 7:30 p.m.
Good Friday: 3 p.m.
Easter Vigil: 8:30 pm
Easter Mass: 11:00 am
HARBORCREEK
Our Lady of Mercy Parish837 Bartlett Road
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m.
Easter Sunday: 9:30 a.m.
HERMITAGE
Notre Dame Parish2325 Highland Road
Holy Thursday: 6:30 p.m. at St. Bartholomew, Sharpsville
Good Friday: 12:10 p.m. at Notre Dame, Hermitage
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m. at St. Bartholomew
Easter Mass: 8:30 a.m. at St. Bartholomew; 11 a.m. at Notre Dame
HOUTZDALE
Christ the King Parish123 Good St.
Holy Thursday: 7 p.m. at Christ the King, Houtzdale
Good Friday: 12 p.m. at St. Basil, Coalport
3 p.m. at St. Agnes, Morrisdale
Easter Vigil: 9 p.m. at Christ the King, Houtzdale
Easter Sunday: 9 a.m. at Christ the King, Houtzdale
9 a.m. at St. Basil, Coalport
11 a.m. at St. Agnes, Morrisdale
11 a.m. at Holy Trinity, Ramey
JAMESTOWN
St. Margaret Church701 Denver St.
Also see St. Michael Parish, Greenville
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m. St. Michael
Easter Mass: 8 a.m. St. Margaret; 11 a.m. St. Michael
JOHNSONBURG
Holy Rosary Parish210 Bridge St.
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m. at St. Anne (Wilcox)
Easter Mass: 10 a.m. at Holy Rosary
KERSEY
St. Boniface Parish355 Main St.
Easter Vigil: 9 p.m.
Easter Mass: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
LUCINDA
St. Joseph Parish84 Rectory Lane
Also see St. Michael Parish, Fryburg
Easter Vigil: 8:30 pm at St. Mary
Easter Sunday: 8:30 a.m. at St. Mary; 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph, Lucinda; 11 a.m. at St. Michael, Fryburg
MCKEAN
St. Francis Xavier Parish8880 Main St.
Easter Vigil: 9 p.m
Easter Sunday: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
MEADVILLE
The Epiphany of the Lord Parish353 Pine St.
Holy Thursday: 7pm Mass at St Agatha, adoration following until Night Prayer at 10pm
Good Friday: 2pm Liturgy at St Agatha (confessions to follow)
Easter Vigil: 8:30 Great Easter Vigil at St Agatha
Easter Mass: Masses at usual Sunday times
NEW BETHLEHEM
St. Charles Parish201 Washington St.
Easter Vigil: 8:30 pm at Immaculate Conception
Easter Sunday: 6:30 am at St. Charles; 8:30 at Immaculate Conception; 10:15 at St. Eusebius
OIL CITY
St. Joseph Parish35 Pearl Ave.
Easter Vigil: 9 p.m.
Easter Mass: 8 and 9:45 a.m.
PUNXSUTAWNEY
Ss. Cosmas & Damian Parish616 W. Mahoning St.
Easter Vigil: 8 p.m.
Easter Mass: 8 and 10 a.m.
RAMEY
Holy Trinity Church52 Parish St.
Also see St. Basil the Great Parish, Coalport
Holy Thursday: 7 p.m. at Christ the King, Houtzdale
Good Friday: 12 p.m. at St. Basil, Coalport
3 p.m. at St. Agnes, Morrisdale
Easter Vigil: 9 p.m. at Christ the King, Houtzdale
Easter Sunday: 9 a.m. at Christ the King, Houtzdale
9 a.m. at St. Basil, Coalport
11 a.m. at St. Agnes, Morrisdale
11 a.m. at Holy Trinity, Ramey
RIDGWAY
St. Leo Magnus Parish111 Depot St.
Wednesday, Tenebrae Service: 6 p.m.
Holy Thursday: 7 p.m.
Good Friday: Stations of the Cross at 9 a.m.; Commemoration of the Lord's Passion and Death Liturgy at 1 p.m.
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m.
Easter Mass: 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.
ST. MARYS
Queen of the World Parish134 Queens Road
Sacred Heart Parish
337 Center St.
St. Mary Parish
315 Church St.
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m Queen of the World and St. Mary
Easter Sunday: 7:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. at Queen of the World
7 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart
9 a.m. at St. Mary
SHARON
St. Anthony of Padua Parish804 Idaho St.
Easter Mass: 8:30 am
St. Joseph Parish
79 Case Ave.
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m.
Easter Mass: 11 a.m.
SHARPSVILLE
St. Bartholomew Parish311 W. Ridge Ave.
Holy Thursday: 6:30 p.m. at St. Bartholomew, Sharpsville
Good Friday: 12:10 p.m. at Notre Dame, Hermitage
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m. at St. Bartholomew
Easter Mass: 8:30 a.m. at St. Bartholomew; 11 a.m. at Notre Dame
SHEFFIELD
St. Anthony of Padua Church7222 Route 6
Also see Holy Redeemer Parish, Warren
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m. at Holy Redeemer
Easter Mass: 8:15 a.m. at Holy Redeemer; 11 am at St. Anthony Mission in Sheffield
SYKESVILLE
Holy Spirit Parish at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary20 Shaffer St.
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m. at St. Catherine, Dubois
Easter Mass: 7:30 a.m., and 10 a.m. at St. Catherine Church;
8 a.m. at Assumption of BVM, Sykesville
TIDIOUTE
St. John Parish25 First St.
Holy Thursday: 8 p.m. at St. John, Tidioute
Good Friday Service: 3 p.m. at St. John, Tidioute
Easter Vigil: 9 p.m. at St. Anthony, Tionesta
Easter Mass: 9 a.m. at St. Anthony; 11 a.m. at St. John
TIONESTA
St. Anthony Church112 Bridge St.
Holy Thursday: 8 p.m. at St. John, Tidioute
Good Friday Service: 3 p.m. at St. John, Tidioute
Easter Vigil: 9 p.m. at St. Anthony, Tionesta
Easter Mass: 9 a.m. at St. Anthony; 11 a.m. at St. John
TITUSVILLE
St. Titus Parish513 W. Main St.
Easter Mass: 8 and 10 a.m.
UNION CITY
St. Teresa Parish9 Third Ave.
Also see St. Thomas Parish, Corry
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m. at St. Teresa (Union City)
Easter Mass: 8 a.m. at St. Thomas (Corry); 11 a.m. at St. Teresa (Union City)
WARREN
Holy Redeemer Parish11 Russell St.
Also see St. Anthony of Padua Church, Sheffield
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m. at Holy Redeemer
Easter Mass: 8:15 a.m. at Holy Redeemer; 11 am at St. Anthony Mission in Sheffield
St. Joseph Parish
600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Also see St. Luke Church, Youngsville
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m. at Holy Redeemer
Easter Mass: 8 a.m. at St. Luke; 10:45 a.m. at St. Joseph
WATERFORD
All Saints Parish11264 Route 97N
Holy Thursday: 7 p.m.; Adoration until 9 p.m.
Good Friday: 2 p.m.
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m.
Easter Mass: 9 a.m.
WEST MIDDLESEX
Church of the Good Shepherd3613 Sharon Road
Holy Thursday: 7 p.m. with Adoration to follow until 11 p.m.
Good Friday: 3 p.m. and Stations of the Cross at 6:30 p.m.
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m.
Easter Mass: 7:30, 9:00, and 11:30 a.m.
YOUNGSVILLE
St. Luke Church420 N. Main St.
Also see St. Joseph Parish, Warren
Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m. at Holy Redeemer
Easter Mass: 8 a.m. at St. Luke; 10:45 a.m. at St. Joseph
Holy Thursday - 7 Church Walk
On Holy Thursday there is a tradition of visiting several churches after the Mass of the Last Supper, "Keeping Watch" with Our Lord while he prays in the Garden of Gethsemane. If you desire to take part in this tradition, below are the Churches, Times, and Locations of their "Altar of Repose" sorted by the end time of Adoration.
|
Church |
Mass of the Last Supper |
Adoration Location |
Adoration End Time |
| Christ the King |
8:30 p.m. |
Church |
11 p.m. |
| Epiphany of the Lord |
7 p.m. |
St. Agatha's Center |
10 p.m. |
| St. Bernard of Clairvaux 95 E. Corydon St. Bradford, PA 16701 |
7 p.m. |
Divine Mercy Chapel (across the street from the church) |
10 p.m. |
| St. Boniface 9367 Wattsburg Road Erie, PA 16509 |
7 p.m. |
Church gathering space |
11:45 p.m. |
| St. Elizabeth & St. Gabriel 210 W. Main St. Smethport, PA 16749 |
7 p.m. |
Side altar of church |
8 p.m. - 9 p.m. |
| St. Eulalia 6 E. Maple Street Coudersport, PA 16915 |
6:30 p.m. |
Church gathering space |
9 p.m. |
| St. Patrick 130 E. 4th St. Erie, PA 16507
|
5:30 p.m. |
Chapel of St. Patrick Church |
Adoration will last one hour after Mass |
|
Our Lady of the Lake 222 Renner Ln., Saegertown 16412 |
7:00 p.m. |
Church social center |
9:00 p.m. |
|
St. Joseph/Bread of Life 147 W. 24th St. Erie 16502 |
7:00 p.m. |
Church |
11:00 p.m. |
| St. Joseph 17764 Bennetts Valley Highway Force, PA 15841
|
7:00 p.m. |
Church |
10 p.m. |
|
St. Francis Xavier 8880 Main St., McKean 16426 |
7:00 p.m. |
Parish Center |
Midnight |