The Lent and Easter seasons offer spaces for engagement with the rich heritage of our Christian faith.

For nearly two millennia Christians have observed the six weeks of Lent to prepare for Easter. It is a time of soul searching, coming to terms with the reality of who we are, trying different ways of praying (and fasting), and deepening our relationship with God.

This year our Lent will focus on an installation of Stations of the Cross by artist Mark Cazalet, painted on breadboards and everyday kitchen surfaces and accompanied by poems and questions for reflection from Richard Leaf. Do come and see them. As a community, we will live the Holy Week last days of Jesus and then celebrate the joy of Easter in music, words, and powerful symbols at the heart of our faith. Come to be part of that story this year.

We are also looking forward to opening our new Heritage & Learning Centre building after Easter. We are so very grateful to our donors and friends for years of faithful and generous support.

Come to see our renewed and newly revealed spaces. Come to explore our Leicester heritage and to mark the tenth anniversary of the reinterment of King Richard III. Come to experience Luke Jerram's giant Mars suspended in the Cathedral nave. Come to be mindful, playful, crafty, and curious.

There is something here for everyone. We look forward to welcoming you.

The Very Revd Karen Rooms
Dean of Leicester

Cathedral Eucharist | 10.30am
Palm Sunday marks the first day of Holy Week, remembering Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on a donkey, surrounded by crowds with palm branches. We echo Jesus' journey by starting this service in Jubilee Square before walking to the Cathedral, where the service will include a version of the Passion Gospel – a telling of events leading to Jesus' death.

A Service of Music for Palm Sunday | 3.30pm
Music, poetry, and prayer are interwoven to help us reflect on t he journey
Christ made in the days leading up to his crucifixion.

Monday 14 April | 12.30pm
Holy Week Organ Meditation
Performed by a member of our Music Department. Free admission, donations welcome.

Monday 14, Tuesday 15, and Wednesday 16 April | 7.00pm
Holy Week Evening Services
Join us for reflective services inspired by our Stations of the Cross exhibition.

Diocesan Chrism Eucharist | 11.00am
With the Renewal of Ordination Vows, the Celebration of Ministries, and the Blessing of Holy Oils.

Eucharist of the Last Supper | 7.00pm
Remembering the Last Supper and re-enacting the washing of the disciples' feet, ending with a time of silent vigil.

The Three Hours | from 12.00–3.00pm
A three-hour devotion with prayers, hymns, music, addresses, and silence. You are welcome to join us for all or part of this service for Good Friday. The Cathedral will be closed to visiting during the service.

Easter Vigil | 8.00pm
A journey from darkness to light, from the tomb to new life. With fire, incense, and the first Eucharist of Easter – followed by fizz and sparklers.

Easter Day Eucharist | 10.30am
Join us as we celebrate the new life of Easter.

Easter Choral Evensong | 3.30pm
With music sung by the Cathedral Choir.

Thursday 8 May | 5.30pm
VE Day Civic Service
Marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day, followed by bell ringing.
The Cathedral will close for visiting at 4.30pm.

Thursday 29 May | 7.00pm
Ascension Day Eucharist
A special service with music, readings, and hymns celebrating Christ's ascension into heaven on the fortieth day of Easter.

Monday 14 April
The Cathedral is closed for general visiting during the Holy Week Organ Meditation, from 12.30–1.15pm. All are welcome to the recital, which is free to attend with donations welcome.

Good Friday | 18 April
The Cathedral is closed for visiting during the Three Hours service from 12.00–3.00pm. All are welcome to join us for some or all of the service.

Monday 21 April
The Cathedral is closed all day for the Easter Bank Holiday.