Holy Week Triduum

Ateneo de Manila marks the Paschal Triduum of 2025 with three days of prayer, retreat, and reflection across its Loyola Heights campus and in online spaces. The community is invited to walk with Christ through Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday—entering into the mystery of the Cross and the hope of the Resurrection.

Below is a summary of activities from April 17 to 19, 2025.

HOLY THURSDAY
APRIL 17

A day of stillness, service, and surrender. The Paschal Mystery was opened in prayer.

8:30–11am
Pins of Light Retreat
The Algorithm of Grace (Day 1)
Fr Johnny Go SJ
Mary the Queen Parish
facebook.com/pinsoflight

9–11am
Alumni Triduum Retreat
The Paschal Graces (Day 1)
Fr Nono Alfonso SJ
Leong Hall

4pm
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Fr Joey Cruz SJ
Church of the Gesù

Church of the Gesù open from 5am-12mn.

GOOD FRIDAY
APRIL 18

A day of silence, grief, and love. The community remained at the foot of the Cross.

8:30–11am
Pins of Light Retreat
The Algorithm of Grace (Day 2)
Fr Johnny Go SJ
Mary the Queen Parish
facebook.com/pinsoflight

9–11am
Alumni Triduum Retreat
The Paschal Graces (Day 2)
Fr Nono Alfonso SJ
Leong Hall

3pm
Liturgy of the Passion of Our Lord
Fr Ben Nebres SJ
Church of the Gesù

Church of the Gesù open from 5am-8pm.

HOLY SATURDAY
APRIL 19

A day of vigil and quiet hope. The community prepared to welcome Easter light.

8:30–11am
Pins of Light Retreat
The Algorithm of Grace (Day 3)
Fr Johnny Go SJ
Mary the Queen Parish
facebook.com/pinsoflight

9–11am
Alumni Triduum Retreat
The Paschal Graces (Day 3)
Fr Nono Alfonso SJ
Leong Hall

8pm
Easter Vigil in the Holy Night
Fr Bobby Yap SJ
Church of the Gesù

Church of the Gesù open from 5am-12mn.

ALL THREE DAYS

The Stations of the Cross are open throughout the Triduum at Bellarmine Field. Members of the community were invited to pray along using two guides:

– The Wounded Way: Soundtrack of the Cross

– University Way of the Cross