The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage has kicked off in the northern, southern, eastern and western United States, with tens of thousands joining in prayer, worship, adoration, fellowship and formation to deepen faith and devotion to the Lord Jesus, present in the Most Holy Eucharist.
Possibly the largest pilgrimage ever undertaken in the United States, the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will prepare hearts, minds and souls for the National Eucharistic Congress this July, the culmination of the last three years of reinvigoration of Eucharistic faith through the National Eucharistic Revival.
Last weekend, the Junípero Serra route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, which will make its way through the Archdiocese of Denver, crossed the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco as part of its grand beginning.
Soon, pilgrims will make their way through northern Colorado, stopping at various parishes around the archdiocese. Among the host parishes in the archdiocese are the St. Ignatius of Antioch in Rangely, part of the Northwest Tri-Parish; Holy Name in Steamboat Springs; St. Thomas Aquinas in Boulder; St. Joan of Arc in Arvada; Light of the World in Littleton; Holy Protection of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Church in Denver; the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver; Holy Ghost in Denver; Sacred Heart in Roggen; St. Helena in Fort Morgan; and St. Anthony in Sterling. Other stops include Camp St. Malo’s St. Catherine Chapel on the Rock, the Mother Cabrini Shrine and Christ in the City. The Augustine Institute will also provide formation and catechesis on the Eucharist, hosting a prayerful event and offering talks at Light of the World and Holy Ghost, as well as hosting time for prayer and reflection on their Greenwood Village campus.
As the pilgrimage makes its way through the archdiocese, it will stop at the parish at which Servant of God Michelle Dupong was baptized. The modern-day missionary, whose cause for canonization is open, was known for her profound faith, which led countless others to pursue holiness as she did.
Other parish stops will allow the faithful to pray, celebrate the Eucharist together and adore the Eucharistic Lord in Adoration.
The culmination of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in the Archdiocese of Denver is set for Sunday, June 9 in downtown Denver. Beginning with Sunday Mass offered by Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila at the Cathedral Basilica, thousands will join in prayerful procession through downtown Denver from the Cathedral to Holy Ghost.
Once they arrive at the parish known for its deep devotion to the Eucharist, especially through adoration, Mass will be offered in Spanish by Bishop Jorge Rodríguez and talks on the Eucharist will be given by the Augustine Institute.
The faithful are welcome to participate in any part of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage as it passes through the Archdiocese of Denver. For the most up-to-date information on upcoming events, visit https://archden.org/revival/national-pilgrimage-stops/.