On this page, we spotlight the celebration of various religious/cultural days of significance, with special focus on events hosted by McGill student groups and other groups in the Montreal area.
Holy Week and Easter (Mar 29 - Apr 4)
Campus Club Events
Thurs April 2, 7:00 PM: Holy Thursday Service at the Newman Centre Followed by Eucharistic Adoration and Taize Prayers.
Fri April 3, 9:30 AM: Stations of the Cross Event led by Archbishop Lepine. Begins at Notre-Dame de Bon-Secours Chapel, 400 rue St. Paul.
Fri April 3, 3:00 PM: Divine Mercy Devotion (Novena Begins) at the Newman Centre.
Fri April 3, 5:00 PM: Passion of the Lord Celebration at the Newman Centre
Sat April 4, 7:00 PM: Holy Saturday/ Easter Vigil at the Newman Centre
Sun April 5, time TBA: Easter Dinner Join St. Martha's Chapel for Easter Dinner! Our good pastor, Sarah, and her husband, Scott, will be hosting Easter dinner on Sunday, April 5th, 2026. Please RSVP to sarah [at] stemarthe.ca if interested
Christ Church Cathedral Events
See their full schedule of Holy Week Events Happening March 29-April 3, and their Easter events and services happening April 4 and 5.
St Joseph's Basilica Events
See the Basilica's 2026 Lent, Holy Week and Easter Schedule for events happening from now through April 12.
The Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul Events
Thurs April 2, 6-7 PM: Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service Light fades through magnificent stained glass windows; our candle-lit Communion table at the foot of the chancel steps; the rite of Communion and the centuries old custom of reading the Passion of our Lord in the four Gospels on this day; a candle extinguished at each reading; appropriate chorales from the gallery. As the last candle extinguished, we pause in darkness until the Christ candle is lit – the promise of Easter. In silence we leave the darkened sanctuary.
Fri April 3, 11:00 AM: Good Friday Service A Service of Readings, Meditations, and Music on the Passion.
Fri April 3, 1-4 PM: Mission Project: Easter Meal Preparation Join us to help prepare sandwiches for our Holy Saturday’s contemplative walk and continue our meal prep for Easter lunch! Please contact Rev. Susan Brasier at sbrasier [at] standrewstpaul.com if you might be interested to help.
Fri, April 3, 7:30 PM: Good Friday Choral Service, St. John Passion, BWV 245 Experience one of the greatest choral masterpieces ever written this Good Friday. The Choir of The Church of St Andrew and St Paul and Ensemble Caprice present Bach’s moving St. John Passion, led by conductor Léa Moisan-Perrier, with Haitham Haidar in the role of evangelist, Nathaniel Watson as Jesus, and soloists from The A&P Choir. Suggested donation $40 at the door; no tickets or advance reservation required
Sat April 4, 12-3 PM: Holy Saturday Contemplative Walk On Holy Saturday, April 4th, YAM will host a walk up the mountain, leaving the church at 12:30 p.m. As we walk, we will pause along the way to read the psalms of ascent (Psalms 120-134). If you would like to participate, but think you might not be up to all that climbing, you may join the group starting at the Smith House at 2:00 p.m. and walk with us up to the cross. If you are interested in being part of this very “moving” worship service, please contact Rev. Brasier at sbrasier [at] standrewstpaul.com to register.
Sun April 5, 8:00 AM: Easter SONrise Service Join us for a special early morning Easter Sunday SONrise Service at 8:00 a.m. where our Youth Group & Church School children will present the story of Easter. Led by the A&P Youth Group and followed by breakfast in Kildonan Hall.
Sun April 5. 11:00 AM: Easter Sunday Service Please join us on Easter Sunday at 11:00 a.m. as we rejoice in receiving God’s gift of new life through Christ’s Resurrection. We do this by revisiting the empty tomb and celebrating the Sacrament of Holy Communion accompanied by full choir and a brass ensemble.
Sun April 5, 1-3 PM: Easter Dinner Again this year, we are delighted to invite you to join us for Easter Lunch in the Kildonan Hall! Please let us know if you plan on attending to help us prepare sufficient food. Contact info [at] standrewstpaul.com to RSVP.
Passover (Apr 1-9)
Campus Club Events
Thurs April 2, 1:00 PM: Passover Holiday Lunch Join Chabad for Kosher for Passover holiday meals. Services at 10:30 am followed by Lunch at 1:00pm
Thurs April 2, 8:15 PM: Second Seder at Hillel Prayers at 8:15 PM and Seder at 8:30 PM. Join us for a Seder with great food, good people, and a night that actually feels meaningful. Whether it’s your first time or a yearly tradition, there’s a seat for you at the table. 🕯 April 1 & 2 📍 Location shared after registration. Spots are limited. Secure your spot now — link in bio.
Fri April 3, 1:00 PM: Passover Holiday Lunch 2 Join Chabad for Kosher for Passover holiday meals. Services at 10:30 am followed by Lunch at 1:00pm.
Fri April 3, 8:30 PM: Passover Shabbat Join Chabad for Kosher for Passover holiday meals. Services at 7:30pm followed by Dinner at 8:00pm.
Fri. April 3, 6:00 PM: Passover Shabbat Dinners with Hillel. Shabbat doesn’t stop for Passover, and neither do we. Two dates. One Jlive. Come to one or both… your call. Either way, your seat’s waiting at the table. 📅 Fridays, April 3 & April 10 🕕 6:00 PM – Services 🕖 7:00 PM – Dinner 🕣 8:30 PM – Ja’ale. Good food, great people, and a Friday night you’ll actually look forward to. 🔗Sign up now on Jlive. Come for Shabbat, stay for the community ✨
Sat April 4, 1:00 PM: Passover Shabbat Lunch Join Chabad for Passover holiday meals. Services at 10:30 am, Lunch at 1:00pm.
Sat April 4, 6:30 PM: Passover Seudat Shlishit Join Chabad for Passover holiday meals.
Tues April 7, 7:30 PM: Passover Second days Dinner 1 Join Chabad for Kosher for Passover holiday meals. Services at 7:30pm followed by dinner.
Wed April 8, 1:00 PM: Passover second days Lunch 1 Join Chabad for Kosher for Passover holiday meals. Services at 10:30 am followed by Lunch at 1:00pm.
Thurs April 9, 1:00 PM: Passover Second days Dinner 2 Join Chabad for Kosher for Passover holiday meals. Services at 7:30pm followed by dinner.
Fri. April 10, 6:00 PM: Passover Shabbat Dinners with Hillel. Shabbat doesn’t stop for Passover, and neither do we. Two dates. One Jlive. Come to one or both… your call. Either way, your seat’s waiting at the table. 📅 Fridays, April 3 & April 10 🕕 6:00 PM – Services 🕖 7:00 PM – Dinner 🕣 8:30 PM – Ja’ale. Good food, great people, and a Friday night you’ll actually look forward to. 🔗Sign up now on Jlive. Come for Shabbat, stay for the community ✨
