All Night Vigil: December 7th/8th 2026 at Knock Basilica

All Night Vigil for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception

The annual All-Night vigil will take place on Monday night, December 7th 2026

Confessions will be available from 10pm to Midnight.

The vigil begins at Midnight in Knock Basilica and will include, Rosary, Holy Hour and personal testimonies. It will conclude with Mass at 4.00am.

Vigil Programme

Midnight – 12:30am: Rosary

12:45am – 1:15am:  Guest Speaker: Brian McKee

Brian McKee is the director of Drumalis Retreat and Conference Centre, Larne, with over 40 years of experience in teaching and youth work. He has worked extensively in conflict resolution, focusing on anti-social behavior and violence. Brian previously served as Diocesan Director of youth ministry for 10 years and chaired the National Committee of Diocesan Youth Directors in Ireland. He is a regular conference speaker and author of “Ardoyne 69-Stories of Struggle and Hope” (2020).

1:30am – 2:15am Stations of the Cross

2:30am– 3:30 am: Holy Hour

4am:  Mass