Last updated on 05/10/2026
Priests and nuns, deacons, laypeople and consecrated laypeople, young people, and children were invited to the Prado Chapel to ask Blessed Antoine Chevrier to intercede for their mission or their lives, and to discover the riches of his spirituality, which inspires the entire Prado family.
Friday, October 2, 2026 – Day for Priests
“The Priest According to the Gospel: Entrusting Our Ministry to Blessed Antoine Chevrier.”.
Location: Prado Chapel(Lyon 7)
- 3:00 p.m.: The Way of the Cross, the path of the disciple and the apostle. To entrust our priestly ministry.
- 5:00 p.m.: Viewing of the painting of St. Fons and silent adoration.
- 6:00 p.m.: Mass of Thanksgiving and for the intentions of our ministry. Open to everyone. Followed by a casual cocktail reception.
- 8:30–9:30 p.m.: Meditations, intercessions, and adoration.
A big thank you to everyone for coming.
Saturday, October 3, 2026 – Everyone is welcome
Location: Prado Chapel (Lyon 7).
- 10 a.m.–12 p.m. – Children's Morning: «The Nativity Scene: Where It All Begins». Gathering of children from catechism classes in the Guillotière neighborhood and the surrounding areas of Lyon. Reflections to explore the spiritual insights contained in the message conveyed by the chapel where Blessed Antoine Chevrier is buried.
- 3:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. – Solidarity Initiative: « »Love one another". A gathering for those who serve the spiritual needs of the poor, the most vulnerable, and the people they accompany. Rosary meditation, times of prayer and adoration, sharing in small communities, and testimonies from Prado members living in other countries around the world.
- Starting at 8 p.m. – Consecrated Life: « »Our Life at the Bx Antoine Chevrier School". A vigil with the sisters, brothers, consecrated laypeople, and those serving in the diaconate. A time of reflective prayer based on the Word of God, the words of Antoine Chevrier, and the testimonies of those who knew him. Intercessory prayer.
Location: Notre-Dame Saint-Louis de la Guillotière Church (Lyon 7).
- 6:00 p.m. – Mass for Blessed Antoine Chevrier at the parish.
Sunday, October 4, 2026 – Celebration of the 40th anniversary of the beatification of Fr. Chevrier and of Pope Saint John Paul II’s visit to the Prado Chapel (Oct. 7, 1986)
- 9 a.m. – Lauds Prayer at the Prado Chapel
- 9:30 a.m. – Transfer of the relics of Blessed Antoine Chevrier; Procession to Saint-Louis Church
- 10:30 a.m. – Mass at St. Louis Church chaired by Bishop de Germay, Archbishop of Lyon. Consecration of the new altar containing the relics of the Blessed
Locations: Prado Chapel (Lyon 7) and Our Lady of Saint Louis de la Guillotière (Lyon 7). - 3:00 p.m. – Tour of the Prado Chapel and Vespers.
Blessed Antoine Chevrier, pray for us!
Holidays Around the World
In Vietnam – Diocese of Phu Cuong
The festivities take place from October 13–15, 2026.
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