Each year, EWTN brings special programming to its viewers during the Lenten season, culminating in celebrations on Easter Sunday.  This year, we have planned a series of specials and live programming that will touch the hearts of our viewers during this special time of year. 

      During the coming weeks, you may see posters featuring our programming in local parishes.  If you would like posters for your facilities or other locations, please contact your regional manager; phone numbers and email addresses can be found at www.ewtn.info.

LENTEN AND HOLY WEEK PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a partial list of EWTN’s special programming for the Lenten season.  Please consult the EWTN website for more details and last-minute updates.

ROME’S HIDDEN CHURCHES:  A LENTEN PILGRIMAGE
Explore the great stational churches of Rome on a Lenten Pilgrimage with Dr. Timothy O'Donnell.  Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays through Easter, beginning Feb. 17th

LENTEN REFLECTIONS
Each week during Lent, priests from Irish parishes share messages on the meaning of the season.  Sundays and Thursdays, beginning Feb. 21st

FEASTS & SEASONS, LENT & EASTERTIDE
British journalist Joanna Bogle explains the connection between the seasons, the Catholic liturgical calendar, and the feasts we celebrate, with some theological, cultural, and cooking insights for Lent and Easter.  Mondays & Thursdays, beginning March 1st through Holy Week

HOLY WEEK RETREAT
Filmed at the historic St James Roman Catholic Church in London, priests from cities throughout England share daily reflections during Holy Week on the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus.  March 29th - April 2nd

THE SEVEN LAST WORDS OF OUR SAVIOR ON THE CROSS
Filmed on location in Spain, this unique musical program presents the Seven Last Words that Jesus Christ spoke from the Cross on Mount Calvary.  March 30th and April 2nd

HOLY WEEK PROGRAMMING FROM VATICAN CITY AND ROME:

SOLEMN MASS OF PALM SUNDAY - March 28th
CHRISM MASS - April 1st
SOLEMN MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER - April 1st
WAY OF THE CROSS - April 2nd
EASTER VIGIL MASS - April 3rd
SOLEMN MASS OF EASTER SUNDAY - April 4th
URBI ET ORBI MESSAGE AND BLESSING - April 4th

Every day, we receive calls and letters expressing how grateful viewers are to watch EWTN.  On behalf of our audience, thank you for making our programming available to them throughout the year.

Tom Wenzel
Director of Marketing