Easter Vigil Mass Times

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 parish. For a listing by city/town, click here.

All Saints Parish, Brunswick

St. John the Baptist Church, 39 Pleasant Street, Brunswick - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

St. Patrick Church, 380 Academy Hill Road, Newcastle - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m. celebrated by Bishop James Ruggieri.

Christ the Divine Mercy Parish, East Millinocket

St. Martin of Tours Church, 19 Colby Street, Millinocket - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Christ the King Parish, Skowhegan

St. Sebastian Church, 161 Main Street, Madison - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Corpus Christi Parish, Winslow

St. John the Baptist Church, 26 Monument Street, Winslow - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Good Shepherd Parish, Saco

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

Holy Family Parish, Greenville

Holy Family Church, 145 Pritham Avenue, Greenville - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Holy Spirit Parish, Wells

St. Martha Church, 30 Portland Road, Kennebunk - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Auburn

St. Philip Church, 2365 Turner Road, Auburn - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Notre Dame du Mont Carmel Parish, Madawaska

St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 309 St. Thomas Street, Madawaska - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Our Lady of Hope Parish, Portland

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

Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish, Lincoln

St. Mary of Lourdes Church, 142 Main Street, Lincoln - Easter Vigil Mass at 8:30 p.m.

Our Lady of the Lakes Parish, Oquossoc

St. John Church, 76 Main Street, Stratton - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Our Lady of the Snows Parish, Dexter

St. Anne Church, 64 Free Street, Dexter - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Saint Agatha

St. Agatha Church, 379 Main Street, Saint Agatha - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Parish of the Ascension of the Lord, Kittery

St. Christopher Church, 4 Barrell Lane, York - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Parish of the Holy Eucharist, Falmouth

Sacred Heart Church, 326 Main Street, Yarmouth - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Parish of the Precious Blood, Caribou

Holy Rosary Church, 34 Vaughn Street, Caribou - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 333 Main Street, Presque Isle - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord, Old Town

Holy Family Church, 429 Main Street, Old Town - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Prince of Peace Parish, Lewiston

Basilica of Ss. Peter and Paul, 122 Ash Street, Lewiston - Easter Vigil Masses at 8 p.m. in the main church (English) and in the chapel (Spanish)

Holy Cross Church, 1080 Lisbon Street, Lewiston - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus Street, Lewiston - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

St. Brendan the Navigator Parish, Camden

St. Francis of Assisi Church, 81 Court Street, Belfast - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

St. Michael Parish, Augusta

St. Mary Church, 41 Western Ave, Augusta - Easter Vigil Mass at 8:00 PM

Parish of the Holy Savior, Mexico

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

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Westbrook

St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown Street, Westbrook - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

St. John Paul II Parish, Scarborough

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

St. John Vianney Parish, Fort Kent

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

St. Joseph Parish, Bridgton

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 857 Main Street, Fryeburg - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

St. Joseph Parish, Ellsworth

St. Joseph Church, 231 Main Street, Ellsworth - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, Calais

Immaculate Conception Church, 31 Calais Avenue, Calais - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

St. Mary of the Visitation Parish, Houlton

St. Mary of the Visitation Church, 110 Military Street, Houlton - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

St. Michael Parish, Augusta

St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 41 Western Avenue, Augusta - Easter VIgil Mass at 8 p.m.

St. Paul the Apostle Parish, Bangor

St. John Church, 217 York Street, Bangor - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

St. Peter Chanel Parish, Van Buren

St. Bruno-St. Remi Church, 174 Main Street, Van Buren - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, Machias

Holy Name of Jesus Church, 8 Free Street, Machias - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

St. Rose of Lima Parish, Jay

St. Rose of Lima Church, 1 Church Street, Jay - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Norway

St. Catherine of Sienna Church, 32 Paris Street, Norway -  Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish, Sanford

Holy Family Church, 66 North Avenue, Sanford - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.