Solemn Mass of Installation

Due to the seating capacity at Sacred Heart Cathedral, admission to the Solemn Mass of Installation of The Most Reverend John S. Bonnici as the Tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Rochester on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 2:00PM will be by ticket only.

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Bishop Bonnici’s schedule for Holy Week at Sacred Heart Cathedral can be found below. You are most welcome to pray with Bishop Bonnici and the faithful of the Diocese of Rochester at any or all of these beautiful liturgies.

Bishop Bonnici will preside at the following ceremonies at Sacred Heart Cathedral:

Palm Sunday:
Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 9:15a.m.

Chrism Mass:
Tuesday, March 31, 2206, at 6:00 p.m.

Holy Thursday:
Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.

Good Friday:
Friday, April 3, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.

Easter Vigil:
Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday:
Sunday, April 5, 2026, at 11:15am