Holy Week leads to the Celebration of Easter

April 08, 2012

Happy Easter from the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland! There was a lot of activity at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist during Holy Week. Click the videos and photos links to see highlights from each service.

Easter Sunday
On Easter Sunday, Bishop Lennon celebrated the 10:30am Mass.
Below you can watch the Bishop's homily.

Celebration of the Passion of the Lord

Good Friday commemorates the last hours of Jesus' life. Bishop Lennon gathered with the faithful at 3pm to celebrate the Lord's Passion, venerate the cross and recieve Holy Communion.
Click here for images from the service.

Mass of the Lord's Supper
On Holy Thursday, Bishop Lennon celebrated the Mass of the Lord's Supper. During the liturgy, the Bishop washed the feet of 12 people as did Christ prior to the Last Supper.

Chrism Mass

On Tuesday, Bishop Lennon celebrated the Chrism Mass with many of the clergy of the Diocese.
Click here to see photos from the Chrism Mass.