Announcing the Date of Easter at Epiphany

Proclamation of the Date of Easter 2025

Know, dear brothers and sisters, that, as we have rejoiced in the glory of our Lord revealed in his birth at Bethlehem, so too we rejoice in the glory of his presence with us until he comes again. In the rhythms and events of time we remember and live the mysteries of salvation.

The Easter Triduum is the centre of the Church's liturgical year and all the other holy days follow from it:

On the 20th day of April we will celebrate with joy Easter Day, the Paschal feast of our Lord Jesus Christ.

On the 5th day of March will fall Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the fast of the most sacred Lenten season.

On the 29th day of May we will celebrate the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ.

On the 8th day of June the feast of Pentecost.

On the 22nd day of June, the feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.

On the 30th day of November the First Sunday of the Advent of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Even on the feasts of the Holy Mother of God, the Apostles, the saints and on the commemoration of the faithful departed, the pilgrim Church on earth proclaims the Paschal Mystery of her Lord. To Christ who was, who is and who comes, Lord of time and history, be eternal praise for ever and ever. Amen.