Easter Vigil

The Missale Romanum reminds us that the Easter Vigil is the "mother of all vigils," the "greatest and most noble of all solemnities." On this night, the Church keeps watch, celebrating the resurrection of Christ in the sacraments and awaiting his return in glory. It is the turning point of the Triduum, the Passover of the new covenant, which marks Christ's passage from death to life.

The Vigil, by its very nature is to take place in the dark. It is not begun before nightfall.

You will find Mass times below listed by city/town. For a listing by parish, click here.

Biddeford

Good Shepherd Parish:

St. Joseph Church, 178 Elm Street - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Fort Kent

St. John Vianney Parish:

St. Louis Church, 26 East Main Street - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Portland

Our Lady of Hope Parish:

St. Joseph Church, 673 Stevens Avenue - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Rumford

Parish of the Holy Savior:

St. Athanasius & St. John Church, 126 Maine Avenue - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Scarborough

St. John Paul II Parish:

St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.