From 7–9 September 2018, ten thousand pilgrims from across England and Wales will come to Liverpool for the Adoremus National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and Congress.
The Main congress, which includes a full day of talks and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, will take place at the ACC Liverpool Echo Arena on Saturday 8 September. The event will be attended by two delegates from every parish in England and Wales. Tickets have now been fully allocated for this element of the weekend, however there are lots of other ways to get involved:
Parallel Programme
7 – 8 September
Various venues
The Adoremus Parallel Programme features a range of diverse events taking place across Liverpool, focussing on how we respond to the Eucharist in the way we live our lives. Highlights include:
‘Broken’, A Discussion with Writer Jimmy McGovern: A rare opportunity to watch an episode of the BAFTA-winning TV Drama and hear an inside account of how the programme, about an inner-city Priest, was made.
‘Eucharist, The Bread of Life’: An ecumenical conversation between Archbishop Malcolm McMahon, Bishop Paul Bayes and Rev Dr Cheryl Anderson which will take place at Our Lady and St Nicholas on the waterfront.
Lost and Found Gospel Concert: Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir and Frank Cottrell-Boyce tell the story of The Prodigal Son with songs from The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Judy Garland and others. Featuring The Ukulele Uff Trio.
The full programme is presented by the Archdiocese of Liverpool and many of the events are free. Details of all events can be found by clicking here.
Youth Congress
8 September, 10.30-5.30pm
Liverpool Echo Arena Auditorium
An opportunity to join a thousand young adults from around the country in a lively day to celebrate faith and to deepen an understanding of Jesus, the bread of life.
Tickets are now available through Eventbrite for those 18-25. Those aged 13-17 can also take part in the day as part of an organised group – for more information, visit www.adoremusyouth.co.uk or the dedicated Facebook page.
Pilgrimage Masses (ticketed)
9 September, 9.30am and 11.30am
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
The 9.30am Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Malcolm McMahon OP and the 11.30am Mass will be celebrated by Cardinal Vincent Nichols. For those who have already applied, tickets are now available to be picked up from Cathedral House (Monday – Friday during business hours) or after Solemn Mass each Sunday.
Please note, you will not be admitted into the Cathedral without your ticket so please bring it with you on the day. Car parking will be severely restricted so we advise make your way on public transport or plan alternative parking arrangements.
The Cathedral will reopen to members of the public at 3pm.
Outdoor Procession
9 September, 1pm
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
The processional route will be a short distance along even surfaces in the vicinity of the Cathedral, with just one gentle incline. All are welcome to join.
In addition to the above, across the whole weekend there will be amendments and additions to our regular Services and Masses. Please check individual dates on our website event calendar.
