In response to the pandemic and the need for social distancing during Holy Week 2021, St. Agnes of Bohemia Parish, 2651 S. Central Park Ave., and Most Blessed Trinity Parish in Waukegan, turned annual events into outdoor experiences for parishioners. St. Agnes of Bohemia held eucharistic adoration outside the church following the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, April 1. On Good Friday evening, April 2, Most Blessed Trinity held a drive-in "cinema style" production of the Way of the Cross.
Tenebrae service at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish set tone for triduum St. Elizabeth Seton Parish in Orland Hills welcomed the triduum by celebrating a Tenebrae service on the Wednesday of Holy Week, April 16.
Despite improved health, pope picks cardinals to lead Holy Week liturgies Pope Francis is going without supplemental oxygen for longer periods and is continuing therapy to recover his voice and to recover his physical strength, the Vatican press office said, but he also is increasing the number of private meetings he is holding with the heads of Vatican offices.
Good Friday indoors and outdoors at St. Joseph in Libertyville As another sign of parishes adapting during the pandemic, St. Joseph Parish in Libertyville held Good Friday celebrations of the Lord’s Passion both inside and outside.