Extraordinary Time - Episodes Tagged with “Easter”

A message of Easter joy from Bishop John S. Bonnici

Catholic Courier — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In the final episode of Extraordinary Time: Lent 2026, Bishop John S. Bonnici shares a message of Easter joy with the faithful of the Diocese of Rochester.

To view the video version of Bishop Bonnici's reflection: https://youtu.be/T9MkYS-1nv4

Extraordinary Time is a podcast from the Catholic Courier, the newspaper of the Diocese of Rochester. For more Extraordinary Time, visit https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/ and stay up-to-date with Holy Week resources from the Catholic Courier at https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/

Credits:
Host: Gina Capellazzi
Guest: Bishop John S. Bonnici
Announcer: Robert DiJames
Music by Joseph DiJames

Special Guest: Bishop John S. Bonnici.

Links:

Bishop Bonnici's video reflection — The video version of Bishop Bonnici's reflection.
Catholic Courier's Lent and Easter Section — The Lent and Easter section of CatholicCourier.com

What is the Triduum? Three holy days explained

Catholic Courier — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

In episode 7, Don Smith, coordinator of sacramental catechesis and family life for the Diocese of Rochester, helps us prepare for the Easter Triduum with an explanation of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and the Easter Vigil. Smith explains that he finds it helpful to understand both the totality of how the three days flow into one another, as well as the individuality of each specific day’s traditions and rituals.

For Holy Week and Easter Masses in Monroe County: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-monroe-county/
For Holy Week and Easter Masses in Southern Tier: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-the-southern-tier-region/
For Holy Week and Easter Masses in the Finger Lakes region: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-the-finger-lakes-region/

For the Catholic Courier's Lenten section (which includes the seven-part series on Jesus' Seven Last Words on the cross): https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/

Credits:
Host: Gina Capellazzi
Guest: Don Smith
Announcer: Robert DiJames
Music by Joseph DiJames
Edited by Gina Capellazzi Special Guest: Don Smith.

Easter: The world changed forever

Catholic Courier — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Celebrate the joy of Easter with this special message from Father Paul Bonacci, pastor of St. Pius X in Chili, as he reflects on the day the world changed forever when Jesus conquered death.

To learn more about the Catholic Courier's Jubilee 2025: Pilgrim of Hope podcast: https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/

Credits:
Host: Gina Capellazzi
Guest: Father Paul Bonacci
Announcer: Robert DiJames
Music by Joseph DiJames
Edited by Gina Capellazzi Special Guest: Father Paul Bonacci.

What is the Triduum? Tradition's symbolism explained

Catholic Courier — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Father Michael Costik, pastor of St. Benedict Parish in Canandaigua and Bloomfield, NY, breaks down the origins, customs and symbolism of the Easter Triduum — Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. Prepare to enter into the joy of Easter through deeper understanding of the Triduum.

For a list of Holy Week Masses and services, visit
Monroe County: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-monroe-county/
Finger Lakes: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-the-finger-lakes-region/
Southern Tier: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-the-southern-tier-region/

Credits:
Host: Gina Capellazzi
Guest: Father Michael Costik
Announcer: Robert DiJames
Music by Joseph DiJames
Edited by Gina Capellazzi Special Guest: Father Michael Costik.