Easter usually brings us together with loved ones for dinners and egg hunts galore, but this year will still be different than most: In many states, government officials are advising that people limit social gatherings and stick to celebrating with their household only. Even though we’re physically apart on Easter Sunday, we can — and should — still find ways to safely connect with our communities, especially our religious ones, on such a special occasion.
In the last year, churches near and far have been live-streaming masses, music, and prayers to help their congregants stay connected to God and each other. This Easter Sunday, visit your local church’s website or social media channels to see if they’ll be holding religious services in person or online (or both). Or, if you prefer, stay home with your loved ones and attend a virtual Easter mass online at a world-famous church, including St. Patrick’s Cathedral and St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.
How to Stream the Vatican’s Easter Mass Online
Since traveling to Italy isn’t in the cards this year, experience Easter mass in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican from the comfort of your own home. Pope Francis will celebrate mass on Sunday, April 4 at 11 a.m. in Rome, 5 a.m. EST. You can watch the whole service on the Vatican’s website or through the Vatican Media Youtube Channel.
Other U.S. Churches Hosting Virtual Easter Mass Online
Many churches across the country will host virtual Easter mass online this year, and so you should check your local parish’s website to see their offerings. Here is a selection of Easter services that you can watch online, no matter where in the world you may be.
- Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, California: Mass begins at 11 a.m. PST and will live-stream on the Cathedral’s website.
- Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew, Honolulu, Hawaii: Visit the Cathedral’s Facebook page at 10 a.m. HST for a virtual mass.
- Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, Baltimore, Maryland: All three services — 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 11 a.m. EST — will be available to stream on the Cathedral’s webcast.
- Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri: Watch Easter mass online at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. CDT on the Cathedral’s website.
- Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Newark, New Jersey: Join Cardinal Tobin at 12 p.m. EST for virtual Easter mass on YouTube; the Cathedral will also hold mass in Spanish at 10 a.m.
- Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe, New Mexico: Archbishop Wester will host mass on YouTube at 10 a.m. GMT; 8 a.m. mass will be held in Spanish.
- St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New York, New York: Easter mass will take place at 10:15 a.m. EST and will live-stream on the Cathedral’s website.
- Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul, Charleston, South Carolina: Easter mass will live-stream at 10 a.m. EST on YouTube.
- Washington National Cathedral, Washington, DC: Tune in to a virtual Easter mass online at 11:15 a.m. EST on the Cathedral’s Facebook and YouTube page.
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