Highlights

On 3 June 2026, at the invitation of the bishops of Île-de-France and the Bishop for the Armed Forces, the Prayer Vigil for Life took place at Notre-Dame de Paris. 17th annual Prayer Vigil for Life Launched in 2009 by Cardinal André Vingt-Trois, this vigil aims to bring together the faithful, families, pastoral leaders and […]

On 1 June 2026, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris celebrated the solemnity of its dedication, that is to say, the anniversary commemorating its consecration. On this occasion, the reliquary cabinet was blessed during Vespers, followed by a Mass presided over by His Grace Laurent Ulrich, Archbishop of Paris, in the presence of the cathedral chapter. Blessing […]

On 31 May 2026 at 3 pm, on the Feast of the Holy Trinity, a solemn Mass to mark the opening of the Ecclesiastical Province Assembly was celebrated at Notre-Dame de Paris. The Ecclesiastical Province Assembly of Île-de-France In response to a record increase of over 153% in requests for baptism over a five-year period, […]

As Ascension Day and Pentecost draw near, amidst the lingering joy of Easter, Our Lady invites everyone to celebrate Christ’s ascension and the gift of the Holy Spirit, the source of life and mission for the Church. Feast of the Ascension On 14 May, we will celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, […]

Yesterday, L’Œuvre d’Orient celebrated its 170th anniversary with a Mass at Notre-Dame de Paris, bringing together a large congregation and nearly 150 Eastern patriarchs and priests at Notre-Dame Cathedral. The celebration was presided over by Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, Prefect of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches, in the presence of Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris […]

A year after its reopening, Notre-Dame continues its revival. More than 11 million visitors passed through its doors in 2025; worship has resumed, and the cathedral has once again become a vibrant place that welcomes, brings people together and passes on its heritage. Notre-Dame 2030: a new phase in the restoration But the story doesn’t […]

Saturday, May 9, 2026 – Free entry until 10:00 p.m. (no reservation required) On the occasion of the Night of the Cathedrals, Notre-Dame de Paris opens its doors for an exceptional evening, inviting everyone to discover the cathedral in a new way, at dusk. A living place of prayer, open to all, the cathedral reveals […]

At the heart of the liturgical year, Holy Week unfolds over a few days the central mystery of the Christian faith: the Passion, death, and Resurrection of Christ. Once again this year, thousands gathered at Notre-Dame de Paris to take part in the various services. This film invites you to revisit the key moments, in […]

The Crown of Thorns at Notre-Dame: “Here is your King!” (John 19:14) This year the Lenten conferences focused on the Crown of Thorns of Jesus during his Passion and took place every Sunday of Lent at 4:30 p.m. Venerated at Notre-Dame de Paris, this relic of the Passion of Christ constitutes a spiritual and heritage […]