July 5, 2024

The Eucharist: God’s Greatest Gift

Plan now for National Eucharistic pilgrimage parish stops and processions in the archdiocese from July 8-16

This is an updated map showing the four routes of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage to the National Eucharistic Congress in 2024. The pilgrimage launched from four points in the U.S. on May 18-19 and converges eight weeks later in Indianapolis for the July 17-21 congress. (OSV News illustration/courtesy National Eucharistic Congress)

This is an updated map showing the four routes of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage to the National Eucharistic Congress in 2024. The pilgrimage launched from four points in the U.S. on May 18-19 and converges eight weeks later in Indianapolis for the July 17-21 congress. (OSV News illustration/courtesy National Eucharistic Congress)

Criterion staff report

The National Eucharistic Pilgrimages—originating from eastern, northern, southern and western areas of the United States—began on May 17.

Upon entering the archdiocese—anywhere from July 8 (south) to July 14 (north)—each route will include parish stops and processions as outlined below. For more detailed information such as times and activities, visit the link listed at the end of each list or call the parish in question. (Note: Details are subject to change.)

All routes end at St. John the Evangelist Church, in Indianapolis, on July 16, in time for a noon Mass celebrated by Archbishop Charles C. Thompson. To attend this Mass, registration is required via any of the route links listed below.

Those who wish to participate in one or more of the processions within the archdiocese might also consider registering via the links listed below. Registration is not required for the local pilgrimage events prior to the July 16 Mass, but those who do will receive e-mails with specific route and related information.

For more information on the national pilgrimage, go to eucharisticpilgrimage.org.

Elizabeth Ann Seton (eastern) Route

Planned stops and eucharistic processions:

  • St. John, St. Martin and St. Paul churches of All Saints Parish, Dearborn County, July 8-10, with processions from St. John to St. Paul and from St. Paul to St. Martin on July 9;
  • St. Vincent and St. Joseph churches, Shelbyville, July 11-12, with a 1-mile procession from St. Joseph to Sunset Park in Shelbyville on July 12;
  • St. Michael Church, Greenfield, July 12-14, with a 1-mile procession around the parish grounds on July 14;
  • Holy Spirit Church, Indianapolis, July 14-15, with a procession to St. Philip Neri Church, Indianapolis, on July 15;
  • St. Philip Neri Church, July 15-16, with a procession to St. John the Evangelist Church, Indianapolis, on July 16.

For more detailed information, go to tinyurl.com/NEPEastRoute or call the parish in question.

Marian (northern) Route

Planned stops and eucharistic processions:

  • St. Luke the Evangelist Church, Indianapolis (after a 9-mile procession from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Carmel, in the Lafayette Diocese), July 14-15, with a procession to St. Joan of Arc Church, Indianapolis, on July 15;
  • St. Joan of Arc Church, July 15-16, with a 3-mile pilgrimage to Holy Angels Church, Indianapolis, on July 16;
  • Holy Angels Church, July 16, with a 3-mile procession to St. John the Evangelist Church, Indianapolis, on July 16.

For more detailed information, go to tinyurl.com/NEPNorthRoute or call the parish in question.

Juan Diego (southern) Route

Planned stops and eucharistic processions:

  • Big 4 Park, Jeffersonville, July 9, 6:30 p.m. prayer service with Archbishop Charles C. Thompson, followed by a procession to St. Augustine Church, Jeffersonville;
  • St. Augustine Church, July 9-10, with a procession to St. Mary-of-the-Knobs Church, Floyd County, on July 10;
  • St. Mary-of-the-Knobs Church, July 10-11, with a procession to Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, Mt. St. Francis, on July 11;
  • Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, July 11;
  • Our Lady of the Greenwood Church, Greenwood, July 11-12, with a 1-mile procession around parish grounds on July 12;
  • St. Mark the Evangelist Church, Indianapolis, July 12-14;
  • Good Shepherd Church, Indianapolis, July 14-16;
  • Holy Name of Jesus Church, Beech Grove, July 15, with a 1/2-mile procession in Beech Grove neighborhood;
  • Good Shepherd Church, July 16, with a procession to St. John the Evangelist Church, Indianapolis.

For more detailed information, go to tinyurl.com/NEPSouthRoute or call the parish in question.

St. Junipero Serra (western) Route

Planned stops and eucharistic processions:

  • St. Patrick Church, Terre Haute, July 12, with a 1 1/2-mile procession to St. Joseph University Church, Terre Haute;
  • St. Joseph University Church, Terre Haute, July 12-13;
  • Sacred Heart Church, Terre Haute, July 14, with a procession around parish grounds;
  • St. Susanna Church, Plainfield, July 15, with a 9-mile procession to St. Joseph Church, Indianapolis;
  • St. Joseph Church, Indianapolis, July 15, with a 4-mile procession to St. Anthony Church, Indianapolis;
  • St. Anthony Church, July 15-16, with a procession to St. John the Evangelist Church, Indianapolis, on July 16.

For more detailed information, go to tinyurl.com/NEPWestRoute or call the parish in question.

 

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