Gigantic Adoratio Congress in Altötting: Rediscover faith!

Gigantic Adoratio Congress in Altötting: Rediscover faith!

The sixth Adoratio Congress took place in Altötting last weekend and made the hearts of over 1,500 participants beat faster. The event took place from September 26th to 28th, 2025 under the motto “Mystery of Faith” and offered a platform for deepening faith and more community. bistum-passau.de reports that the aim of the congress was to encourage parishes to become places of prayer and to show new ways of renewal in the church.

A highlight was the Evening of Mercy on Friday, followed by Lauds and an inspiring lecture by Bishop Stefan Oster on Saturday morning. In the afternoon, a panel discussion with Sophia Kuby offered participants the opportunity to exchange ideas about important topics such as the Eucharist and healing in the digital age. The end of Saturday was a prayer evening with Tom Weißl and band - the perfect setting to reflect on the experience and pray together.

EWTN and more: live broadcasts for everyone

There were numerous opportunities to participate for those who could not be there. Thanks to the live streaming via EWTN and the broadcast on Radio Horeb and Radio Maria, those interested were able to watch and experience the event from the comfort of their own home. The response was high and the feedback was positive - good memories were also made from last year, which inspired many to take part again. Vaticannews.va

Katharina Hauser, speaker for the new evangelization, emphasized in her address the central role of prayer for the renewal of the church. She explained that prayer should not be seen as an escape from challenges, but as a source of inner strength and love. The organizers firmly believe that people have to learn to pray again and are calling for prayer schools to be set up.

The view of Salzburg

The next Adoratio Congress will take place in Salzburg Cathedral in just one week, from October 3rd to 5th, 2025, where Archbishop Franz Lackner will open the congress with a Holy Mass. The event format, which was tested in Altötting, appeals to a mixed audience and offers a varied program with lectures, worship offers and talk show formats. The theme of “God’s passionate love” will also be the focus of this congress. kath.net informs that the speakers will also include Passau Bishop Stefan Oster.

The Adoratio Congress has developed into an important meeting point for believers who want to strengthen and rediscover their faith in a community. With all the inspiring lectures and discussions, it is hoped that these events will inspire many more people to actively participate in the life of faith.