What is it?!
The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is an opportunity to follow Christ literally. Physically. Countless numbers of Christians have been on pilgrimages to countless holy sites in order to be drawn closer to Him. This pilgrimage is the first of its kind at such a large scale! Jesus is the focus of this pilgrimage. Walking coast to coast with our Eucharistic Lord!
Below is a map showing the four routes that will be taken and information and descriptions of each route. There will be four dozen young adults who will make this entire journey form May 2024 until July. Be a part of the Eucharistic Caravan. Meet up and join the walk for any portion of the four routes!
Not able to join any of the routes? Plan your own self-led personal pilgrimage. Download the guide below to help you plan! This is wonderful to do alone or with a group. Don't forget to send us a picture for the bulletin!
The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is an opportunity to follow Christ literally. Physically. Countless numbers of Christians have been on pilgrimages to countless holy sites in order to be drawn closer to Him. This pilgrimage is the first of its kind at such a large scale! Jesus is the focus of this pilgrimage. Walking coast to coast with our Eucharistic Lord!
Below is a map showing the four routes that will be taken and information and descriptions of each route. There will be four dozen young adults who will make this entire journey form May 2024 until July. Be a part of the Eucharistic Caravan. Meet up and join the walk for any portion of the four routes!
Not able to join any of the routes? Plan your own self-led personal pilgrimage. Download the guide below to help you plan! This is wonderful to do alone or with a group. Don't forget to send us a picture for the bulletin!
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The Four Routes
Marian Route (North)
The Marian route is named for its visit to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion—formerly Our Lady of Good Help—the first and only approved Marian Apparition site in the United States. This is fitting, because the very first Eucharistic Pilgrimage was made by our Blessed Mother who traveled with the Body of Christ growing in her womb. Just as Mary followed Jesus perfectly throughout his earthly life, pilgrims will journey closely with Our Lord from May 2024 to July 2024.
Mother of the Incarnation, pray for us!
The Marian route is named for its visit to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion—formerly Our Lady of Good Help—the first and only approved Marian Apparition site in the United States. This is fitting, because the very first Eucharistic Pilgrimage was made by our Blessed Mother who traveled with the Body of Christ growing in her womb. Just as Mary followed Jesus perfectly throughout his earthly life, pilgrims will journey closely with Our Lord from May 2024 to July 2024.
Mother of the Incarnation, pray for us!
HEADWATERS OF THE MISSISSIPPI. We will have Pentecost Mass at Lake Itasca Park, followed by a solemn Eucharistic procession.
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HONORING OUR PATRONESS. Pilgrims will visit the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion near Green Bay, WI.
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RURAL TOWNS. The Pilgimage will follow Jesus through rural Minnesota and Wisconsin farmland, with many Masses along the way.
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MILWAUKEE. Pilgrims will bear witness to Christ's Risen Presence in the most populous city in the state of Wisconsin.
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UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME. The Pilgrimage will process with the Blessed Sacrament through this beautiful campus in Indiana.
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Route (East)
The route is named after St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first American-born saint to be canonized by the Catholic Church. A lifelong protestant, the young mother was drawn to the Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. St. Elizabeth Ann opened the first free Catholic school for girls in America in 1810. Her work laid the foundation for what is now the parochial school system.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, pray for us!
The route is named after St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first American-born saint to be canonized by the Catholic Church. A lifelong protestant, the young mother was drawn to the Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. St. Elizabeth Ann opened the first free Catholic school for girls in America in 1810. Her work laid the foundation for what is now the parochial school system.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, pray for us!
NEW HAVEN. The Pilgrimage will venerate the remains of Bl. Michael McGivney at his tomb in Connecticut.
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MANHATTAN. We will process publicly with the Blessed Sacrament through one of the cultural capitals of the world.
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PHILADELPHIA HOLY SITES. Pilgrims will venerate the tombs of St. John Neumann and St. Katherine Drexel.
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BALTIMORE / WASHINGTON, DC. The Pilgrimage will pass by our nation's capital. blessing locals and tourists alike with his Real Presence.
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FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY OF STEUBENNVILLE. Thousands of students will join us for Mass at this prominent Catholic university.
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St. Juan Diego Route (South)
This route is named for St. Juan Diego, whose vision of Our Lady has had a massive impact on the spiritual character of North America. St. Juan Diego had a great devotion to the Eucharist and made his own little pilgrimage every day, rising before dawn and walking 15 miles to daily Mass. Today we join him in asking Our Lady to lead America to a greater love for her Son in the Eucharist.
St. Juan Diego, pray for us!
This route is named for St. Juan Diego, whose vision of Our Lady has had a massive impact on the spiritual character of North America. St. Juan Diego had a great devotion to the Eucharist and made his own little pilgrimage every day, rising before dawn and walking 15 miles to daily Mass. Today we join him in asking Our Lady to lead America to a greater love for her Son in the Eucharist.
St. Juan Diego, pray for us!
CORPUS CHRISTI. We will have a special Mass in this Texas city named for the Body of Christ.
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SHRINE OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT. The pilgrimage will visit this beautiful shrine nestled in the countryside of northern Alabama.
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ST. LOUIS CATHEDRAL. We will attend Mass at the oldest cathedral in North America, followed by a reverent Eucharistic procession.
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LOUISVILLE. Pilgrims will pass through this city named for St. Louis XVI, French king and martyr.
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Serra Route (West)
This route is named after the “Apostle of California,” St. Junipero Serra, a missionary priest who dedicated his life to administering the sacraments to indigenous people and Spanish settlers across the west coast of our continent. He traveled approximately 24,000 miles throughout his ministry, mostly on foot. Join us in asking for his intercession as we respond to the Holy Spirit’s invitation to revival.
St. Junipero Serra, pray for us!
This route is named after the “Apostle of California,” St. Junipero Serra, a missionary priest who dedicated his life to administering the sacraments to indigenous people and Spanish settlers across the west coast of our continent. He traveled approximately 24,000 miles throughout his ministry, mostly on foot. Join us in asking for his intercession as we respond to the Holy Spirit’s invitation to revival.
St. Junipero Serra, pray for us!
GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE.
Pilgrims will accompany the Blessed Sacrament across the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco,
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SACRAMENTO RIVER.
Our Perpetual Pilgrims will transport the Blessed Sacrament by boat up the "Nile of the West."
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ROCKY MOUNTAINS.
The Pilgrimage will carry Jesus across the largest mountain system in North America.
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BENEDICTINE COLLEGE.
This Catholic campus in Kansas will host Mass and give Pilgrims ample space for prayer.
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GATEWAY TO THE WEST.
We will follow Jesus through St. Louis, stopping for Mass and Adoration along the way.
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