RTE broadcasting output of liturgies during Holy Week 2020
Palm Sunday 5 April
1100-1150 Mass on Palm Sunday. The Rev. Prof. Michael Mullaney, President of St
Patrick’s College, Maynooth, celebrates Mass in the Kairos chapel studio, Maynooth, Co
Kildare, with music from internationally acclaimed singer, Celine Byrne, accompanied by
Ronan Murray. (RTE One TV / RTE Radio 1 Extra / LW252 / Digital Radio platforms.)
Holy Thursday 9 April
1640-1735 Mass of the Lord’s Supper. Father Joe Campbell CC, Mullingar, Diocese of
Meath, to celebrate Mass in commemoration of the Last Supper and Christ’s agony in
Gethsemane, from the Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar. (RTÉ One TV and RTÉ
Radio 1 Extra / LW252 / Digital Radio platforms. The Mass will air on radio at the later time
of 19.00.)
Good Friday 10 April
1500-1600 Solemn Liturgy for Good Friday. Live from the Cathedral of Christ the King,
Mullingar, Diocese of Meath, Father Derek Darby commemorates the Passion and death of
Christ, observing full health and social distancing protocols. (RTE One TV & RTE Radio
1Extra/LW252)
22.00-2230 The Leap of Faith. Michael Comyn asks whether and how the Easter story
continues to resonate with people in today’s Ireland (Radio 1).
Holy Saturday 11 April
2200-2300 Easter Vigil Mass. Bishop Tom Deenihan of Meath celebrates the
resurrection of Christ, with a vigil Mass in the Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar.
Beginning with the lighting of the Paschal candle, the liturgy, which signifies the triumph of
light over darkness and of life over death (RTɠTwo & RTɠRadio 1 Extra/LW252).
Easter Sunday 12 April
1000-1100 Easter Sunday Mass. A Eurovision Mass, previously planned for Metz
Cathedral, takes place instead in the Dominican Convent of Saint Jacques (St James the
Great) in Paris, due to France’s COVID-related restrictions on indoor gatherings. Translation
and commentary are by Fr Thomas McCarthy OP. (RTE One & RTE Radio 1 Extra)
1100-1120 Urbi et Orbi: Pope Francis’ Easter Message. Pope Francis will deliver his
Easter blessing To the city and the world with prayer and encouragement by video link from
within the Vatican. Translation and commentary by Fr Thomas McCarthy OP (RTE One).