Holy Thursday Altars of Repose & Adoration
Holy Thursday, April 2, 2026Following the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, parishes across the Diocese of Erie will host prayer and adoration at an Altar of Repose, commemorating Christ’s time in the Garden of Gethsemane. The faithful are invited to spend time in quiet reflection before the Blessed Sacrament.
Below are reported parish schedules, grouped by county/region. Times are subject to change; please confirm locally if needed.
Erie County
Blessed Sacrament
1626 W. 26th St., Erie, PA 16508
• Mass of the Lord's Supper: 7 p.m.
• Adoration location: school cafeteria
• Adoration end time: 10 p.m.
Holy Cross Parish (Fairview)
• Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 6:00 p.m.
• Altar of Repose Location: Parlor/Gathering Space
• Adoration end time: 9:00 p.m.
Our Lady of the Lake (St. Bernadette Church)
222 Renner Lane, Saegertown, PA 16412
• Mass of the Last Supper: 7 p.m.
• Adoration location: Church
• Adoration end time: 9 p.m.
Our Lady of Peace
2401 W. 38th St., Erie, PA 16506
• Mass of the Last Supper: 7 p.m.
• Adoration location: school cafeteria
• Adoration end time: 11 p.m.
Our Mother of Sorrows (St. Ann Church)
931 East Ave., Erie, PA 16503
• Mass of the Last Supper: 7 p.m.
• Adoration location: Church
• Adoration end time: 10 p.m.
St. Francis
8880 Main St., McKean, PA 16426
• Mass of the Last Supper: 7 p.m.
• Adoration location: parish center
• Adoration end time: midnight
St. George
5145 Peach St., Erie, PA 16509
• Mass of the Last Supper: 7:30 p.m.
• Adoration location: multi-purpose room
• Adoration end time: midnight
St. James
2635 Buffalo Road, Erie, PA 16510
• Mass of the Last Supper: 7 p.m.
• Adoration location: Church
• Adoration end time: 9:30 p.m.
St. Jude
2801 W. 6th St., Erie, PA 16505
• Mass of the Lord's Supper: 6 p.m.
• Adoration: Traveling to San Esteban 1237 W. 21st St.; then to St. Andrew 1116 W. 7th St./ returning to St. Jude Prayer & Fellowship at each location. Length of time not indicated
St. Julia
638 Roslyn Ave., Erie, PA 16505 | 814-833-4347
• Confessions: 4:00–5:00 p.m.
• Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 5:30 p.m.
• Altar of Repose Location: Church proper, West vestibule
• Adoration begins: Following Mass (approx. 6:30 p.m.)
• Adoration end time: 10:00 p.m.
St. Lawrence
180 E. State St., Albion, PA 16401
• Mass of the Lord's Supper: 7 p.m.
• Adoration Location: near the sanctuary
• Adoration end time: 8 p.m.-midnight
St. Luke
421 E. 38th St., Erie, PA 16504
• Mass of the Lord's Supper: 6:30 p.m.
• Adoration Location: Mary's Chapel
• Adoration: 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m.
St. Peter Cathedral
230 W. 10th St., Erie, PA 16501
• Mass of the Lord's Supper: 5:15 p.m.
• Adoration Location: Crypt
• Adoration end time: 8 p.m.
St. Thomas the Apostle
203 Washington St., Corry, PA 16407
• Mass of the Lord's Supper: 7 p.m. at St. Teresa of Avila Church in Union City
• Adoration Location: church
• Adoration end time: 10 p.m.
Elk County
St. Boniface Parish (Kersey)
• Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 7:00 p.m.
• Altar of Repose Location: School Social Hall
• Adoration: Following Mass until midnight
• Night Prayer: 11:45 p.m.
Cameron County
St. Joseph Church (Force)
• Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 7:00 p.m.
• Altar of Repose Location: St. Joseph Church
• Adoration end time: 10:00 p.m.
Clearfield County
Christ the King Church (Houtzdale)
• Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 7:00 p.m.
• Altar of Repose & Adoration: 8:30–11:00 p.m.
Crawford County
St. Hippolyte Parish
26012 N. Frenchtown Road
Guys Mills, PA 16327
• Mass of the Lord's Supper: 6 p.m.
• Altar of Repose Location: social hall
• Adoration end time: 10 p.m.
McKean County
St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish (Bradford)
95 E. Corydon St.
Bradford, PA 16701
• Mass of the Lord’s Supper:7:00 p.m.
• Altar of Repose Location:Divine Mercy Chapel (across the street from the church)
• Adoration end time:10:00 p.m.
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish (Smethport)
210 W. Main Street
Smethport, PA 16749
• Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 7:00 p.m.
• Altar of Repose Location: St. Elizabeth Church — Side altar
• Adoration end time: 8:00–9:00 p.m.
Potter County
St. Eulalia Parish
• Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 6:30 p.m.
• Altar of Repose Location: Gathering Space
• Adoration end time: 9:00 p.m.
Venango / Clarion Region
St. Joseph Bread of Life
• Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 7:00 p.m.
• Altar of Repose Location: Main church — St. Joseph altar
• Adoration end time: 11:00 p.m.
Share Your Parish Information
Parishes wishing to be included may submit:
• Mass of the Lord’s Supper time
• Altar of Repose location
• Adoration end time
Submissions will be added as they are received. Send your information to IBEditor@ErieRCD.org.