Solemn Mass of Installation

The Solemn Mass of Installation of The Most Reverend John S. Bonnici as the Tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Rochester took place on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 2:00PM.

Livestream coverage can be accessed at links available through the Catholic Courier and Sacred Heart Cathedral

• Catholic Courier's recorded livestream is available with a pre-recorded segment about Bishop Installations here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_djcpMgHr0
• Sacred Heart Cathedral's recorded livestream is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK1AeCdd_JE

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