250 Hours of Adoration

As the United States of America commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, all Catholics are encouraged to join the bishops in praying for the unity and healing of our country.

In his encyclical, Dilexit nos, Pope Francis instructs us to “nourish our lives with the strength of the Eucharist” in Holy Communion and Adoration, so that we might understand Christ’s love for all more deeply and live out this love ourselves. Our contemplation of the Sacred Heart leads us deeper into the mystery of our salvation and deeper into our love for Christ found in the faces of our sisters and brothers—especially those most in need.

How to Participate:
Everyone is invited to pray a Holy Hour between June 22-June 26. The Adoration chapel is open daily from 6am – 9pm. Find a time to drop in and spend an hour with Jesus. Special prayers will be prayed daily during each hour of Adoration. Prayer books will be available in the adoration chapel or visit https://www.usccb.org/250-hours-adoration.