A day filled with God’s mercy, endless love and unforgettable blessings. A day when faith brought people together, hearts were touched, and the presence of our Heavenly Father could be felt every step of the way.
Adoremus 2026 - A Journey of Faith, Love and God’s Presence.
Written by Ania Chica, Pilgrim from the Diocese of Shrewsbury
London, Saturday 10th October 2026
On Saturday, 10th October 2026, we had the incredible blessing of taking part in Adoremus 2026 in London. It was a truly beautiful and unforgettable experience, filled with prayer, joy, friendship and, above all, the love and Glory of God. Our journey began at 5:30 in the morning, when we departed from Our Lady Star of The Sea Church. After a six-hour journey, we arrived in London, ready to experience something truly special.
A keynote address by Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe OP © Mazur/cbcew.org.uk
Our day began with Holy Mass at St George’s Cathedral, where we gathered in faith and prayer. From there, we continued our pilgrimage through the heart of London, walking together in the presence of God, accompanied by the Blessed Virgin Mary and guided by the Holy Spirit.
As we walked through the busy streets of London, we sang, prayed and celebrated our faith openly and joyfully. Our pilgrimage came to a beautiful conclusion at Westminster Cathedral.
A Eucharistic procession from St George’s Cathedral to the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Most Precious Blood © Mazur/cbcew.org.uk
Word cannot truly describe what I felt that day. From the moment I left Our Lady Star of The Sea until the moment I returned home, I felt God’s presence surrounding me. His love, mercy and peace filed my heart in a way I will never forget. What made this experience even more precious were the wonderful people I had the blessing of meeting. People who travelled from different parts of England, united by one faith and one love for our Heavenly Father. I formed beautiful new friendships with people whose faith is stronger than rock. It was an honour and a joy to walk beside them, share prayers, laughter and conversations, and simply enjoy one another’s company.
This day remined me that the Church is not simply a building, but family united in Christ, where strangers become friends and faith brings hearts together.
I would like to express my deepest gratitude to our Lord, for allowing me to experience such beautiful moments of His grace. My heartfelt thanks also go to our wonderful parish and especially to the amazing Natalie, whose dedication and hard work made this pilgrimage possible.
Adoremus 2026 will forever hold a special place in my heart. Not only because of the place we visited or the miles we travelled, but because of the love we shared, the friendships we formed and powerful presence of God that accompanied us throughout our journey.
We walked together in faith, we prayed together in love and we returned home with hearts filled with God’s glory.
With much love and our Heavenly Fathers glory,
Ania.
Led by Bishop James Curry in the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Most Precious Blood
“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them” – Matthew 18:20
