Detail from the sarcophagus of Manno Donati depicting the Risen Christ (died in 1370), Porch of the Convent of Sant’Antonio, Padua
Below is the calendar of the religious celebrations held in our Basilica. All the 6.00pm Holy Masses, the 11.00am ones on week days, the Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Mass at 9.00pm and the 10.00am Easter Sunday Mass will be streamed live via web and social media on our various online platforms (see footnote below).
In addition, during Holy Week, the Basilica’s confessional will extend its usual opening hours to make it easier for the faithful to receive the sacrament of confession. Specifically, it will remain open all day on Holy Thursday and Good Friday from 7.00 am to 5.30 pm, and on Holy Saturday from 7.00 am to 6.30 pm.
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER CELEBRATIONS 2026
PALM SUNDAY – 29 MARCH
10.45am Blessing of Palms in the square facing the Basilica, with procession back into the shrine
11.00am Holy Mass* presided over by the rector, Fr Antonio Ramina
The other Masses are celebrated according to the feast day timetable
MONDAY, TUESDAY AND HOLY WEDNESDAY – FROM 30 MARCH TO 1 APRIL
6.00pm Holy Mass* presided over by the rector, Fr Antonio Ramina. Exposition and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at the end of the celebration
7.30pm Vesper songs and Eucharistic blessing
HOLY THURSDAY – 2 APRIL
7.00am Office of Readings and Morning Lauds
6.00pm* “in Cœna Domini” Holy Mass, presided over by the Provincial Minister, Fr Roberto Brandinelli, with procession of the Blessed Sacrament to the Chapel of Repose
The Basilica will remain open for prayer until midnight
GOOD FRIDAY – 3 APRIL
7.00am Office of Readings and Morning Lauds
3.00pm Via Crucis presided over by the rector, Fr Antonio Ramina
6.00pm Celebration of Our Lord’s Passion presided over by the vicar, Fr Massimiliano Patassini
HOLY SATURDAY – 4 APRIL
7.00am Office of Readings and Morning Lauds
9.00pm* Solemn Easter Vigil Mass, presided over by the rector, Fr Antonio Ramina
EASTER SUNDAY – 5 APRIL
Holy Masses: 6.30 - 8.00 - 9.00 - 10.00 - 11.00 - 12.15 - 16.00 - 17.00 - 18.00. In particular:
10.00am Holy Mass for the great family of St. Anthony and members of the Messenger of Saint Anthony, presided over by the general director, Fr Giancarlo Zamengo
11.00am* Solemn Holy Mass presided over by the provincial minister, Fr Roberto Brandinelli
6.00pm* Solemn Holy Mass presided over by the vicar, Fr Massimiliano Patassini
EASTER MONDAY – 6 APRIL
Holy Masses according to Sunday times. Holy Masses: 6.30 - 8.00 - 9.00 - 10.00 - 11.00 - 12.15 - 16.00 - 17.00 - 18.00
EASTER OCTAVE or DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY – 12 APRIL
Holy Masses: 6.30 - 8.00 - 9.00 - 10.00 - 11.00 - 12.15 - 16.00 - 17.00 - 18.00
11.00am* and 6.00pm Solemn Holy Mass
* The Solemn Holy Masses marked with an asterisk are sung by the St. Anthony Music Chapel
THE MASSES MAY BE FOLLOWED LIVE AT
⇒ on this site Santantonio.org – click here.
⇒ on Facebook via the page - click here.
⇒ on YouTube via the channel “Messaggero di sant'Antonio” - click here.
For more information:
Information office of the Basilica of St. Anthony
Tel. + 39 049 8225652 - infobasilica@santantonio.org