In many Western Christian traditions, Midnight Mass is the first liturgy of Christmastide that is celebrated on the night of Christmas Eve, traditionally beginning at midnight when Christmas …

Dec 24, 2025 · Cardinal Blase Cupich celebrates Christmas Midnight Mass, 2025, at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago. The Archdiocese of Chicago wishes you the happiest and healthiest of …

The world’s most famous Christmas Eve liturgy is the Midnight Mass that the Pope celebrates each year. Officially known as Holy Mass on the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, Midnight …

Jan 8, 2026 · Over time, it became customary for priests to celebrate three distinct Masses on Christmas: at midnight, at dawn, and during the day. It was Pope Sixtus III who played a key …

Dec 3, 2024 · Midnight Mass is a significant Catholic tradition marking the transition from Advent to Christmas, celebrating Jesus’ birth with anticipation and wonder. Typically lasting 60-90 …

Nov 7, 2024 · But what exactly is Midnight Mass? Why is it celebrated at midnight? What symbolism does it carry, and how widespread is the practice? This guide explores the …

Dec 23, 2024 · Midnight Mass typically begins just before Christmas Day starts at midnight. You can expect a quiet, but poignant service, recalling the birth of Jesus - whom Christians regard …