Easter Vigil: From Darkness to Light

The Easter Vigil is the most important Mass and liturgy of public worship of the liturgical year. The Mass begins after sunset on Holy Saturday. The Easter journey from darkness to light commemorates Christ’s triumph over death. These photos of the Easter Vigil Mass on April 5, 2026, are courtesy of Lee Ann Close (views from the choir loft) and Leon Volskis (slideshow images).

Photo by Lee Ann Close
  • Photos by Leon Volskis
Photo by Lee Ann Close