Adorate 2026
Adorate is a week-long initiative sponsored by the Society of Catholic Priests, open to all, held during the Octave of Corpus Christi. It offers space to pray, reflect, and engage more deeply with the mystery of the Eucharist.
At the centre of Adorate is the 40 Hours+ Devotion: a global prayer vigil made up of individual hours of prayer, each offered locally but linked across the world. Alongside the vigil, a series of talks and events offer further reflection on the Eucharist from a range of perspectives.
40 Hours+ Devotion
A global prayer vigil from the evening of Wednesday 3 June to Thursday 11 June 2026
The 40 Hours+ Devotion is an invitation to commit to one hour of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament—wherever you are. This may take place during a public service or scheduled Holy Hour; alone in church, whether the Sacrament is exposed or reserved; or at home, while praying with a livestream of the exposed Sacrament. Whether in person or online, formal or informal, each hour contributes to a continuous offering of prayer during the Octave of Corpus Christi.
Participants may take part individually or as a group. And more than one person or group may sign up for the same hour.
After signing up, you will receive a confirmation email. You can use the link in that email to edit or cancel your booking at any time.
See Who’s Praying When
The calendar below shows sign-ups for the 40 Hours+ Devotion across the Octave of Corpus Christi. Each entry includes the name of the individual or group, the time of their hour, and their location. If a livestream link has been provided, it appears in the event description.
Times are shown in your local time zone. Click on any entry to view more details.
How do you Adorate?
Learn more about how the vigil works and how to take part. A short introductory video is available below.
Events during the week
The lay contribution to the Anglo-Catholic movement
Monday 8 June, 19:00 BST (online)
Claire McArdle, PhD
The Oxford Movement is often told as a story of clergy and theological leaders. In truth, it depended on lay people in far greater numbers, whose commitment to prayer, discipline, and the Eucharistic life gave Anglo-Catholicism its shape and endurance.
This year’s Adorate keynote draws on Claire McArdle’s research to tell the stories of guild members, workers, patrons, and others who gave the movement its life in practice. It offers a vivid and engaging account of Catholic tradition embodied in the daily faith and life of the Church.
The event is free to attend, but registration is required.
Register for the talk “The lay contribution to the Anglo-Catholic movement” here.
The Light of Rievaulx
Rievaulx, Nr Helmsley, North Yorkshire | Thursday 4 June
Organised by the St Hilda's (York) Chapter of the Society of Catholic Priests (SCP)
A day of prayer, teaching, and fellowship in the remarkable setting of Rievaulx Abbey, marking the Feast of Corpus Christi. Hosted by the St Hilda’s Chapter of the Society of Catholic Priests, the day brings together reflection on the Cistercian tradition, the witness of St Aelred, and the call to live in the light of Christ.
The programme includes talks, a guided tour of the Abbey, a concelebrated Mass, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. All are welcome.
Tickets are available from Fr Darren Moore (frdmoore@icloud.com | 07545 657154). English Heritage members attend free; non-members £16.