40 Days of Adoration and Reconciliation Monday
40 Days of Adoration is an initiative in the Diocese of Columbus each year during Lent. It was initiated by Bishop Robert Brennan in 2021 and continued by Bishop Earl K. Fernandes. The intent of 40 Days of Adoration is to have a pilgrimage opportunity for the faithful to adore our Eucharistic Lord in churches throughout the Diocese of Columbus in a different location each day during Lent. Many people will travel to the participating Churches during as a special Lenten devotion to our Eucharistic Lord.
The schedule and specific times for each Church can be found below. If not otherwise listed the church will offer Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Please check local websites for any changes and to find confession opportunities in addition to Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
In addition to 40 Days of Adoration each parish is encouraged to participate in Reconciliation Monday on March 30, 2026. This is often offered as a last opportunity for confession prior to the Paschal Triduum. Please check your local parish for details about Reconciliation Monday and other confession opportunities during Lent.
2026 Media Kit Containing Weekly Schedule and Graphics
40 Days of Adoration Schedule
Ash Wednesday, February 18
St. Joseph Cathedral, Columbus
February 19
St. Margaret of Cortona, Columbus
February 20
St. John the Baptist Parish, St. Vincent de Paul Church, Mount Vernon
February 21
St. Catharine, Columbus
February 22
St. John Neumann ,Sunbury
February 23
St Michael the Archangel, Worthington
February 24
St. Joseph Church, Circleville
February 25
Blessed Sacrament Church, Newark
February 26
Our Lady of Peace Church, Columbus
February 27
St. Patrick, Columbus
February 28
St. Patrick, Columbus
March 1
Sacred Hearts, Cardington
March 2
St. Brigid, Dublin
March 3
St. Matthew the Apostle, Gahanna
March 4
St. Pius X Church, Reynoldsburg
March 5
St. Mary Magdalene, Columbus
St. Patrick, London
March 6
St Dominic Church, Columbus
Our Lady Of Lourdes, Marysville
Seton Parish, Pickerington
Church of the Ascension, Johnstown
Ss. Simon and Jude, West Jefferson
March 7
St. John Neumann, Sunbury
March 8
Christ the King Church, Columbus
March 9
Buckeye Catholic, Columbus
March 10
St. Andrew Parish, Columbus
March 11
St. John Neumann, Sunbury
March 12
Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption, Lancaster
March 13
St. Mary, Delaware
March 14
Divine Mercy, Wellston
March 15
St. Matthew the Apostle, Gahanna
March 16
St. Peter St. Joan of Arc, Powell
March 17
Church of the Resurrection, New Albany
March 18
Christ the King Church, Columbus
March 19
St. Christopher, Columbus
St. Bernadette, Lancaster
St. Joseph, Dover
March 20
St. Bernadette, Lancaster
St. Mary’s German Village, Columbus
March 21
Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Canal Winchester
March 22
St. Matthew the Apostle, Gahanna
March 23
St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Columbus
March 24
St. Leo Oratory, Columbus
March 25
Holy Family Catholic Church, Columbus
Immaculate Conception, Columbus
March26
St. Paul the Apostle, Westerville
March 27
St. Mary Church, Marion
March 28
St. Matthew the Apostle, Gahanna
Palm Sunday, March 29
St. Catharine Church, Columbus