Relics of St Carlo Acutis to Visit Diocesan Churches

Wednesday 7th January 2026

In 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?

St Mary’s RC Church, Burnley

Wednesday 28th January

10:00am – Opening Liturgy to Welcome the Relics, including explanation of the relics
Open to the faithful for veneration
2:30pm – Talk: Eucharistic Adoration and Miracles
3:00pm – Adoration and open visits
6:00pm-6:30pm – Talk: St Carlo Acutis: An Ordinary Life Becomes Extraordinary”
6:30pm – Meditated Rosary with Sayings of Saint Carlo Acutis
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 – Open visits
4:30pm – Talk on the Eucharist followed by Adoration
6:00pm – Talk on Miracles and Graces of Saint Carlo Acutis
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 – Open visits with explanation of the Relics
4:30pm – Talk on the Eucharist followed by Adoration
6:00pm – Talk: Saint Carlo’s 5 Steps to Being a Saint
6:30pm – Meditated Rosary with Sayings of Saint Carlo Acutis
7:00pm – Welcome Mass for the Relics with Canon Paul Daly
8:00pm – Open visits
9:00pm – Church closed

Confessions will be available, timings to be confirmed.

Saturday 31st January

10:00am – Parish Mass
10:45am – Talk: Carlo Acutis – Saint of the Young – Apostle of the Eucharist
Open to the faithful for veneration
2:30pm – Talk: Jesus, come right in! Make yourself at home – followed by Adoration
4:00pm – Meditated Rosary with Sayings of Saint Carlo Acutis
Open to the faithful for veneration
7:00pm – Youth and Young Adults Vigil / Holy Hour including Candlelit procession
8:00pm – Open visits
9:00pm – Church closed

Confessions will be available, timings to be confirmed.

Sunday 1st February

AM – Parish Masses with Canon Paul Daly
12:30pm – Open visits
2:30pm – Talk: Saint Carlo Acutis: Why we need his witness today – followed by Adoration
4:30pm – Meditated Rosary with Sayings of Saint Carlo Acutis
5:00pm – Thanksgiving Mass with Bishop John Arnold

Talks to be delivered by our esteemed guests:

Monsignor Anthony Figueiredo, STD, Director of International Affairs, Custodian of Relics, Diocese of Assisi, Italy

Mrs Jackie Stacey, Carlo Acutis Apostolate, UK

Mrs Gwen Wiseman, Assisi, Italy

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

Parking & Further Information

Both churches have on-site parking; for St Mary’s, overflow parking will be available at the Cricket Club
Both churches have disabled access – if you have any specific requirements please contact the Youth Team on youth@dioceseofsalford.org.uk
There will be no refreshments provided

Address for St Mary’s, Burnley:
3 Todmorden Road, Burnley, Lancashire BB10 4AU

Address for St Patrick’s, Collyhurst:
Livesey Street, Collyhurst, Manchester M4 4FA