What is Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration?
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration is private prayer and time before Jesus, really present in the Blessed Sacrament displayed on the altar 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
 
Where does Perpetual Adoration take place?
Eucharistic Adoration takes place in Our Lady, Mother of the Eucharist Perpetual Adoration Chapel.  It is located south of the church at 799 S. York St. and is open to all visitors from 6am to 10pm (keycard access for registered adorers from 10pm to 6am).
 
Why is Perpetual Adoration so important?
Adoration is your personal time with Jesus. It brings together the entire faith community of Visitation and the surrounding Elmhurst area into one continuous prayer and unites our intentions and concerns. Many miracles and blessings have been witnessed with Adoration.  Jesus asks: “Could you not keep watch for one hour?” Mk 14:37
 
What blessings can come from Adoration?
Some graces and blessings can include healing of troubled marriages, sicknesses and diseases, return of fallen-away Catholics and conversions to the faith, employment found, increased vocations to the priesthood and religious life, incredible inner peace and much more!
 
Who can go to Adoration?
Everyone is welcome! You don’t have to be a Registered Adorer, but over time, you may feel that the Lord is calling you to sign up with a weekly commitment.
 
What is the time requirement to be a Registered Adorer?
Registered Adorers make a commitment to be with our Lord at the same hour and day each week. It is ideal to have at least 2 adorers for each hour (to cover sick days or vacations, etc) to make sure Jesus is never left alone. Substitutes are available if a problem arises.
 
What do I do during Adoration?
There is much to choose from! You can pray informal or formal prayers, journal, sit in silence, read a religious book, pray the rosary or Divine Mercy Chaplet, meditate on the Eucharist, or just bring your concerns to Jesus. The main point is general reverence towards the Holy Eucharist. This is your personal time with God.
 
Can I bring my kids?
Yes, absolutely. Adoration is for kids and whole families, too. It is a special quiet place to be with Jesus. Short visits are sometimes the best way to introduce little ones to Jesus in Adoration.

At this time, the chapel will only be open to registered adorers for the hour(s) that they are registered. Please contact Mary Lewis at visitationadorationchapel@gmail.com to sign up as a registered adorer.

Traveling and want to find an adoration chapel on your route?  Click here for a list of adoration chapels by state.