What is the Holy Thursday Adoration Pilgrimage?
The traditional Holy Thursday adoration pilgrimage to churches, also known as the "Seven Church Visitation" or "Holy Thursday Visitation," is a custom observed in some Catholic communities, particularly in countries like Italy, Spain, and the Philippines. It involves visiting seven different churches on the evening of Holy Thursday, following the Mass of the Lord's Supper.
During this pilgrimage, participants typically pray and meditate at each church, often focusing on the Stations of the Cross, the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, or other devotions. It's a time for reflection and spiritual contemplation, commemorating the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion on Good Friday.
The number seven symbolizes completeness or perfection in many religious traditions, so visiting seven churches on Holy Thursday is seen as a way to fully participate in the commemoration of Christ's passion and death.
This tradition is not universal across all Catholic communities, but where it is practiced, it serves as a meaningful way for believers to deepen their faith and connect with the solemnity of the Easter Triduum.
During this pilgrimage, participants typically pray and meditate at each church, often focusing on the Stations of the Cross, the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, or other devotions. It's a time for reflection and spiritual contemplation, commemorating the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion on Good Friday.
The number seven symbolizes completeness or perfection in many religious traditions, so visiting seven churches on Holy Thursday is seen as a way to fully participate in the commemoration of Christ's passion and death.
This tradition is not universal across all Catholic communities, but where it is practiced, it serves as a meaningful way for believers to deepen their faith and connect with the solemnity of the Easter Triduum.
EPIC Chapters Adoration Pilgrimage
Each of our EPIC Chapters is planning its own respective pilgrimage that all are welcome to participate in. Although the tradition is to visit seven churches, due to geographical and timing challenges, the Chapters will be doing a modified version of the pilgrimage. Please find the chapter schedules below.
CENTRAL OAHU
9:15 PM St. Elizabeth - Aiea
9:45 PM Our Lady of Good Counsel - Pearl City
10:15 PM Resurrection of the Lord - Waipio
10:45 PM St. John Apostle & Evangelist - Mililani
11:15 PM Our Lady of Sorrows - Wahiawa
11:45 PM St. Michael - Waialua
WINDWARD OAHU (updated)
7:00 PM Mass at St. Anthony of Padua - Kailua
8:30 PM St. Anthony of Padua - Kailua
9:00 PM St. John Vianney - Kailua
9:30 PM St. Ann - Kaneohe
MAUI
6:00 PM Mass at Christ the King - Kahului
8:00 PM Christ the King - Kahului
8:45 PM St. Theresa - Kihei
9:30 PM St. Anthony of Padua - Wailuku
CENTRAL OAHU
9:15 PM St. Elizabeth - Aiea
9:45 PM Our Lady of Good Counsel - Pearl City
10:15 PM Resurrection of the Lord - Waipio
10:45 PM St. John Apostle & Evangelist - Mililani
11:15 PM Our Lady of Sorrows - Wahiawa
11:45 PM St. Michael - Waialua
WINDWARD OAHU (updated)
7:00 PM Mass at St. Anthony of Padua - Kailua
8:30 PM St. Anthony of Padua - Kailua
9:00 PM St. John Vianney - Kailua
9:30 PM St. Ann - Kaneohe
MAUI
6:00 PM Mass at Christ the King - Kahului
8:00 PM Christ the King - Kahului
8:45 PM St. Theresa - Kihei
9:30 PM St. Anthony of Padua - Wailuku
Resources
Links:
Downloads:
- Never Forget: A Reflection on Holy Thursday and the Eucharist
- God's Love: Undeserved, Unconditional, and Unifying
- Young Catholics: Holy Thursday
Downloads:
| Holy Thursday Pilgrimage 2023 |
| Holy Thursday - Visit to the Seven Churches |