Parishes throughout the Diocese of Arlington will hold the Forty Hours Devotion as we look forward to celebrating our Golden Jubilee in 2024.
At the heart of the Forty Hours Devotion is the Holy Eucharist, the very Real and True Presence of God himself. Christ our Lord is really and substantially present in this great Sacrament, and through our participation in the devotion we enter his presence, remember the salvation he won for us, rejoice in him, and become signs of his divine renewal in our world.
The devotion of Forty Hours originated six centuries ago in Milan. The practice spread quickly in the West through figures such as Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Saint Philip Neri, Saint Charles Borromeo, Pope Clement VIII, and Pope Clement XII. It was fervently promoted in the United States by Saint John Neumann, the fourth bishop of Philadelphia, and in 1866, the devotion was approved for use throughout the United States.
In the Diocese of Arlington, Forty Hours was widely celebrated following the establishment of the diocese in 1974 and has remained an important devotion in many parishes. The faithful of our Diocese are encouraged to participate in their parish's Forty Hours Devotion and in those of other parishes, spending time in prayer before the Eucharistic Lord, who can and will help us in our every need.
Download 40 Hours Devotion Guides
40 Hours Guide Color: English
40 Hours Guide Black and White: English
40 Hours Guide Color: Spanish
40 Hours Guide Black and White: Spanish
Holy Hour Script for Parishes: English
Holy Hour Script for Parishes: Spanish
Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Litany of Loreto): English
Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Litany of Loreto): Spanish
Golden Jubilee 40 Hours FAQ
Diocese of Arlington Golden Jubilee
Preparation Year II
Forty Hours Devotion
By Month
(As of 11/6/2024)
November 2023
| Parish (Deanery) | Date |
|---|---|
| Corpus Christi (III) | November 30-December 2, 2023 |
December 2023
| Parish (Deanery) | Date |
|---|---|
| Precious Blood (IV) | December 14-16, 2023 |
| Saint James (I) | December 5-7, 2023 |
January 2024
| Parish (Deanery) | Date |
|---|---|
| Saint John Bosco (IV) | January 30-February 1, 2024 |
February 2024
| Parish (Deanery) | Date |
|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes (I) | February 8-10, 2024 |
| Our Lady of Hope (III) | February 25-27, 2024 |
| Saint Agnes (I) | February 18-20, 2024 |
| Saint Bernadette (II) | February 25-27, 2024 |
| Saint John the Apostle (III) | February 1-3, 2024 |
| Saint John the Evangelist (V) | February 11-13, 2024 |
March 2024
| Parish (Deanery) | Date |
|---|---|
| Queen of Apostles (II) | March 19-21, 2024 |
| Saint Leo the Great (VI) | March 3-6, 2024 |
April 2024
| Parish (Deanery) | Date |
|---|---|
| - | - |
May 2024
| Parish (Deanery) | Date |
|---|---|
| Christ the Redeemer | May 29-31, 2024 |
| Holy Spirit (II) | May 16-18, 2024 |
| Saint Clare of Assisi (VI) | May 30-31, 2024 |
| Saint Mark (VI) | May 29 - June 1, 2024 |
June 2024
| Parish (Deanery) | Date |
|---|---|
| Saint John the Baptist (IV) | June 21-23, 2024 |
July 2024
| Parish (Deanery) | Date |
|---|---|
| Saint Veronica (VI) | July 10-12, 2024 |
August 2024
| Parish (Deanery) | Date |
|---|---|
| - | - |
September 2024
| Parish (Deanery) | Date |
|---|---|
| Saint Rita (II) | September 18-21, 2024 |
October 2024
| Parish (Deanery) | Date |
|---|---|
| Saint Thomas à Becket (III) | October 24-26, 2024 |
November 2024
| Parish (Deanery) | Date |
|---|---|
| Saint Charles Borromeo (I) | November 2-4, 2024 |
| Saint Philip (I) | November 21-23, 2024 |
| Saint Luke (I) | November 21-23, 2024 |
Diocese of Arlington Golden Jubilee
Preparation Year II
Forty Hours Devotion
By Deanery
(As of 11/6/2024)
Deanery I
| Parish | Date |
|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes | February 8-10, 2024 |
| Saint Agnes | February 18-20, 2024 |
| Saint Charles Borromeo | November 2-4, 2024 |
| Saint James | December 5-7, 2023 |
| Saint Philip | November 21-23, 2024 |
| Saint Luke | November 21-23, 2024 |
Deanery II
| Parish | Date |
|---|---|
| Holy Spirit | May 16-18, 2024 |
| Queen of Apostles | March 19-21, 2024 |
| Saint Bernadette | February 25-27, 2024 |
| Saint Rita | September 18-21, 2024 |
Deanery III
| Parish | Date |
|---|---|
| Christ the Redeemer | May 29-31, 2024 |
| Corpus Christi | November 30-December 2, 2023 |
| Our Lady of Hope | February 25-27, 2024 |
| Saint John the Apostle | February 1-3, 2024 |
| Saint Thomas à Becket | October 24-26, 2024 |
Deanery IV
| Parish | Date |
|---|---|
| Precious Blood | December 14-16, 2023 |
| Saint John Bosco/ Our Lady of the Shenandoah Mission |
January 30-February 1, 2024 |
| Saint John the Baptist | June 21-23, 2024 |
Deanery V
| Parish | Date |
|---|---|
| Saint John the Evangelist | February 11-13, 2024 |
Deanery VI
| Parish | Date |
|---|---|
| Saint Clare of Assisi | May 30-31, 2024 |
| Saint Leo the Great | March 3-6, 2024 |
| Saint Mark | May 29 - June 1, 2024 |
| Saint Veronica | July 10-12, 2024 |
Deanery VII
| Parish | Date |
|---|---|
| - | - |
