Easter Vigil Mass Times

April 4, 2026

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.

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland

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

Holy Spirit Parish, Wells

St. Mary Church, 236 Eldridge Road, Wells - 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 p.m.

Our Lady of the Lakes Parish, Oquossoc

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

Parish of the Ascension of the Lord, Kittery

St. Raphael Church, 6 Whipple Road, Kittery - 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.

Parish of the Transfiguration of the Lord, Bar Harbor

Holy Redeemer Church, 56 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m

St. Matthew Parish, Limerick

St. Matthew Church, 19 Dora Lane, Limerick - 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.