National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

Our National Emmaus Moment

10th National Eucharistic Congress
July 17-21, 2024
Indianapolis, In

The Fire is Spreading

Throughout the National Eucharistic Revival, local communities are gathering tinder in response to God’s invitation for renewal, calling on the Holy Spirit to bring the flame.

In keeping with this vision, the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will accompany Jesus from door-to-door, lighting hearts on fire along the way. Then, at the National Eucharistic Congress in July 2024, all these flames will blaze together.

Click on the starting locations on the map to learn more about the four routes, each of which is named after an important intercessor with ties to that region.

Click on the boxes below to learn more about the four routes, each of which is named after an important intercessor with ties to that region.

North

Marian Route

Starting Location: MISSISSIPPI HEADWATERS, LAKE ITASCA, MN

Departing from the headwaters of the Mississippi, the northern arm of the Pilgrimage will descend through the midwestern United States, pass through Wisconsin and Illinois, and meet up with the other three pilgrimage routes at the Congress in Indianapolis. The route is named for its visit to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help, the first and only approved Marian Apparition site in the United States.

Some Stops Along the Way
  • Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

  • The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help

  • Archdiocese of Milwaukee

  • Archdiocese of Chicago

  • Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend

East

Elizabeth Ann Seton Route

Starting Location: New Haven, CT

The eastern arm of the Pilgrimage will begin near the Atlantic coast, journey through our nation’s oldest diocese, and cross the Appalachian Mountains. The route is named after St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first American-born saint to be canonized by the Catholic Church.

Some Stops Along the Way
  • Archdiocese of New York

  • Archdiocese of Philadelphia

  • Archdiocese of Baltimore

  • Archdiocese of Washington

  • Diocese of Steubenville

  • Archdiocese of Cincinnati

South

Juan Diego Route

Starting Location: Brownsville, TX

The southern arm of the Pilgrimage will depart from the tip of Texas, wind around the Gulf of Mexico, and pass through the southeastern region of the United States on its way to Indianapolis. This route is named for St. Juan Diego, whose vision of Our Lady had a massive impact on the spiritual character of North America. Our Lady of Guadalupe is the official Patroness of the Eucharistic Revival.

Some Stops Along the Way
  • Diocese of Corpus Christi

  • Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

  • Archdiocese of New Orleans

  • Archdiocese of Mobile

  • Archdiocese of Atlanta

  • Diocese of Nashville

West

Junipero Serra Route

Starting Location: San Francisco, CA

From our Pacific coast, the western arm of the Pilgrimage will cross the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains on foot. Named after the “Apostle of California,” this will be the longest and most challenging route—covering over 2,200 miles!

Some Stops Along the Way
  • Diocese of Salt Lake City

  • Archdiocese of Denver

  • Archdiocese of Omaha

  • Archdiocese of Kansas City-KS

  • Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph

  • Archdiocese of St. Louis

Click below to learn more about this historic pilgrimage!
If I but touch his cloak
I shall be cured.
Matthew 9:21
Eucharistic procession through a streetGroup of people walking

Jesus Is Coming to YOU

Shortly after his Resurrection, Jesus accompanied two disciples on their journey from Jerusalem to Emmaus—walking with them in their grief, offering hope, and finally revealing himself through the breaking of the bread. Jesus wants to do the same for YOU!

This will be one of the largest Eucharistic pilgrimages in history. Just as throngs followed Christ throughout his earthly ministry, our nation will process with our Eucharistic Lord through cities, along highways, and past rural towns on his way to the 10th National Eucharistic Congress.

The Fire is
Spreading

Throughout the National Eucharistic Revival, local communities are gathering tinder in response to God’s invitation for renewal, calling on the Holy Spirit to bring the flame.

In keeping with this vision, the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will accompany Jesus from door-to-door, lighting hearts on fire along the way. Then, at the National Eucharistic Congress in July 2024, all these flames will blaze together.

Click on the starting locations on the map to learn more about each route.

Learn more about each route below.

North

Marian Route

Starting Location: MISSISSIPPI HEADWATERS, LAKE ITASCA, MN

Departing from the headwaters of the Mississippi, the northern arm of the Pilgrimage will descend through the midwestern United States, pass through Wisconsin and Illinois, and meet up with the other three processions at the Congress in Indianapolis. The route is named for its visit to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help, the first and only approved Marian Apparition site in the U.S.

East

Elizabeth Ann Seton Route

Starting Location: New Haven, CT

Departing from the headwaters of the Mississippi, the northern arm of the Pilgrimage will descend through the midwestern United States, pass through Wisconsin and Illinois, and meet up with the other three processions at the Congress in Indianapolis. The route is named for its visit to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help, the first and only approved Marian Apparition site in the U.S.

South

Juan Diego Route

Starting Location: Brownsville, TX

The southern arm of the Pilgrimage will depart from the tip of Texas, wind around the Gulf of Mexico, and pass through the southeastern region of the United States on its way to Indianapolis. This route is named for St. Juan Diego, whose vision of Our Lady had a massive impact on the spiritual character of North America. Our Lady of Guadalupe is the official Patroness of the Eucharistic Revival.

West

Junipero Serra Route

Starting Location: San Francisco, CA

From our Pacific coast, the western arm of the Pilgrimage will cross the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains on foot. Named after the “Apostle of California,” this will be the longest and most challenging route—covering over 2,200 miles!

Large crowds followed him,
and he healed them there.
MATTHEW 19:2
Travelers entering a home

Hospitality of Heart and Home

Pilgrims will undertake this life-changing journey both as an act of reverence for the Blessed Sacrament and to witness publicly that Jesus is a King worth following. Full-time members of the procession will rely on the hospitality of local Catholics willing to open their homes for rest and support.

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