Eucharistic Adoration

“Could you not watch one hour with me?” – Matthew 26-40

Bishop Carl A. Kemme
Eucharist Reflections

Why do we Adore

The Eucharist is not a symbol

Our faith holds that Jesus Christ is truly present in the Host — Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. In adoration, we respond to that reality in love, worship, and surrender.

Here, in the Diocese of Wichita, our desire is that adoration becomes a regular heart posture in our parishes, nurturing spiritual renewal, parish life, and mission.

Find An Adoration Chapel

What Happens During Adoration?

Here’s what typically occurs or may be included:

– The consecrated Host is exposed in a monstrance on the altar.

– The faithful enter in silence, genuflect (or bow) before the Blessed Sacrament.

– Individuals pray in their own way: Scripture reading, rosary, vocal prayer, silent meditation, or simply sitting in the Lord’s presence.

– Occasionally, there may be a Holy Hour with guided prayers, reflections, hymns, or readings.

– In many parishes, toward the end of the time, there may be Benediction, during which a priest or deacon gives a blessing with the Blessed Sacrament.

– When the adoration ends, the Blessed Sacrament is reposed (returned to the tabernacle) with reverence.

How Can you Participate

Locate a Chapel or Adoration Hour

Use the Diocese’s Adoration Chapel Finder (map & listing) to search by address or parish name below

Sign Up for a Holy Hour

In parishes with perpetual adoration, volunteers often sign up for a committed hour each week. This ensures that Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is never left alone.
Contact your parish to see if they have a schedule and how you can join

Drop In When You Can

Even if you don’t have a commitment, you are welcome to spend time in adoration during open chapel hours — even 5 or 10 minutes is meaningful.

Bring Others

Encourage your family, friends, youth groups, or prayer communities to come. Adoration can be an entry point for those new to deeper prayer life.

Pray with Intention

Come with a heart — bring your joys, your worries, your gratitude. Use Scripture, a rosary, or quiet silence. Be present.

Participate in Diocesan Devotions / Events

Watch for diocesan adoration nights, Eucharistic congresses, holy hours, or parish-wide adoration events during the Year of the Eucharist / Revival

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Eucharistic Adoration

Why do we Adore

The Eucharist is not a symbol

What Happens During Adoration?

Here’s what typically occurs or may be included:

How Can you Participate

Locate a Chapel or Adoration Hour

Sign Up for a Holy Hour

Drop In When You Can

Bring Others

Pray with Intention

Participate in Diocesan Devotions / Events

Find time to spend with our Lord in an Adoration Chapel near you

St. Mary – Aleppo

St. Joseph

St. Vincent de Paul

Sacred Heart

St. Joseph

St. James

St. Joseph

St. Martin of Tours

Sacred Heart

St. Patrick

St. Francis Xavier

St. John

Holy Name

St. Rose

Sacred Heart

St. Mary

St. John the Evangelist

St. Ambrose

Sacred Heart

Mary Queen of Angels

Sacred Heart

Sacred Heart

St. Patrick

St. Anthony of Padua

St. Michael

Church of the Holy Spirit

Sacred Heart of Jesus

St. John

St. Joan of Arc – Harper Co.

St. Cecilia

St. Joseph

Church of the Holy Cross

Our Lady of Guadalupe

St. Teresa

St. Andrew

St. John

St. Patrick

St. Bridget of Sweden

Holy Trinity

St. Paul

St. Teresa of Avila

Holy Family – Marion Co.

St. Joseph

St. Mary

St. Rose – Mt. Vernon

St. Michael

St. Ignatius

Our Lady of Guadalupe

St. Mary

St. Joseph – Ost

Mary Mother of God

St. Mary

St. Patrick

St. Martin Oratory

Our Lady of Lourdes

St. Pius X Student Center (PSU)

St. Bridget

St. Peter the Apostle – Schulte

St. Robert

St. Leo – St. Leo

St. Francis

St. Anthony

St. Louis – Waterloo