A time of grace, mercy and renewal
24 Hours for the Lord is a Lenten initiative introduced by Pope Francis that encourages 24 hours of Eucharistic adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation, inviting the faithful to experience God’s mercy. It typically takes place on the Friday and Saturday before the Fourth Sunday of Lent, with churches worldwide offering extended opportunities for prayer and confession.
St. Peter Cathedral, Erie
Friday, March 28 – Saturday, March 29, 2025
Join us at St. Peter Cathedral for 24 Hours for the Lord, a profound opportunity for prayer, adoration and confession during this Jubilee Year. Over the course of 24 hours, 22 priests from across the Diocese of Erie will be available to hear confessions, offering the healing grace of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
• Mass celebrated by Bishop Persico – begins the 24 hours on Friday at 5:15 p.m.
• Adoration & confession – continues throughout the night and day
• Bishop Persico hearing confessions – a unique opportunity for spiritual renewal
• Jubilee pilgrimage opportunity – take part in the steps toward a plenary indulgence
SCHEDULE:
Friday, March 28:
• 5:15 p.m. – Opening Mass celebrated by Bishop Persico
• Following Mass – Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Stations of the Cross and 24 Hours of Adoration & Confession begin
• 7:00 p.m. – Evening Prayer
• 10:00 p.m. – Night Prayer
Saturday, March 29:
• 3:00 a.m. – Divine Mercy Chaplet
• 6:30 a.m. – Morning Prayer
• 8:00 a.m. – Morning Mass
• 12:00 p.m. – Rosary
• 3:00 p.m. – Divine Mercy Chaplet
• 3:30 p.m. – Benediction
• 4:00 p.m. – Vigil Mass
Make Your Jubilee Pilgrimage
As part of the Holy Year, this is an opportunity to visit St. Peter Cathedral, attend Mass, receive Holy Communion and make a sacramental confession—important steps in receiving a plenary indulgence. The photos below highlight the steps to receiving the plenary indulgence—all of which must be completed.
Click here to read the official decree from Bishop Persico.
