Relics of St Carlo Acutis to Visit Diocesan Churches
Wednesday 7th January 2026In January 2026, we will host the relics of St Carlo Acutis at two of our churches over five days, during which time we will welcome schools, parishioners and people from all over for veneration.
Born in 1991, Carlo is the first millennial saint and he is celebrated for his profound faith and use of the internet to log Eucharistic miracles from around the world. At just 7 years old, he wished to receive his First Holy Communion and told his parents, “this is my programme of life.”
Alongside his digital Evangelism, Carlo is revered for his charitable work and great desire to help others. He gave his time towards helping those experiencing homelessness and hunger in Milan, even purchasing sleeping bags and food for them using his own money.
Carlo was passionate about spreading the teachings of the Catholic Church up until his death from leukaemia at the age of 15.
About the Relics:
Relics consist of physical remains of a saint that are venerated after their death, or they could be objects that have been in contact with a saint. We use the relics as a reminder of the saint’s life, to inspire our own path to sainthood, and to give praise and glory to God.
St Carlo Acutis
This First Class pilgrim relic is a section of the Saint’s pericardium, the membrane that surrounds the heart. This is a sac filled with water that encloses the heart and the great vessels, holding them in place and protecting the body’s most important organ. The relic, therefore, is of major importance physiologically.
The pericardium is preserved in a reliquary and is carried worldwide by the Diocese of Assisi, as custodian of the relics of Carlo Acutis, and respecting Church guidelines.
When and where can you visit the relics?
Please see below a draft schedule which will be updated regularly.
St Mary’s RC Church, Burnley
Wednesday 28th January
- 10:00am – Welcome of the relics; open to faithful for veneration
- 12:00pm-12:30pm – Talk from Mgr Anthony Figuerido
- 12:30pm – Open visits
- 2:00pm-2:30pm – Talk from Jacquie Stacie on Eucharistic Miracles
- 2:30pm – Open visits
- 7:00pm – Welcome Mass for the Relics with Bishop John Arnold
- 8:00pm – Church closed
Confessions will be available, timings to be confirmed.
Thursday 29th January
- 9:30am-3:30pm – [Closed for School Visit]
- 3:30pm-6:30pm – Open visits
- 7:00pm – Thanksgiving Mass
- 8:00pm – Church closed
Confessions will be available, timings to be confirmed.
St Patrick’s RC Church, Collyhurst
Friday 30th January
- 9:30am-3:30pm – [Closed for School Visit]
- 3:30pm-6:30pm – Open visits
- 7:00pm – Welcome Mass
- 8:00pm-9:00pm – Open visits
- 9pm – Church closed
Saturday 31st January
- 10:00am – Mass
- 10:45am – Open visits
- 1:00pm – Talk from Mgr Anthony Figuerido
- 1:30pm – Open visits
- 7:00pm-8:00pm – Torchlight Vigil for Youth and Young Adults
- 8:00pm-9:00pm – Open visits
- 9pm – Church closed
Sunday 1st February
- 9:30am – Parish Mass with Canon Paul Daly
- 10:30-11:00am – Open to faithful for veneration
- 11:30am – Parish Mass with Canon Paul Daly
- 12:30pm-4:45pm – Open to faithful for veneration
- 5:00pm – Thanksgiving Mass with Bishop John Arnold
If you plan to visit as a group of 10 or more people, please contact the Youth Team ahead of time by emailing youth@dioceseofsalford.org.uk
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