National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
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Our National
Emmaus MomentIn keeping with the vision of the National Eucharistic Revival, the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will accompany Jesus from city to city, lighting hearts on fire along the way.
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Schedule of EventsThe Diocese of Baton Rouge
June 7, 2024
The Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
*Additional logistic information can be found below in our FAQ section.
8 a.m. - Mass
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church
9 a.m. - Grab-and-Go Breakfast
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church
9:30 a.m. - Eucharistic Procession Begins
The procession will begin at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church and go to St. Joseph Cathedral.
10:20 a.m. - Bishop Duca Addresses Diocesan Pilgrims & Eucharistic Adoration
St. Joseph Cathedral
11:30 a.m. - Call to Service Presentation
St. Joseph Cathedral
12:30 p.m. - Lunch and Perpetual Pilgrim Testimonies
St. Joseph Cathedral
1:30 p.m. - Program ends at St. Joseph Cathedral, depart for Christ the King Catholic Church
2 p.m. - Eucharistic Prayer Service
Christ the King Catholic Church
Pilgrims will have the opportunity to go to confession, experience intercessory prayer teams, take part in praise and worship and adore the Blessed Sacrament.
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Thousands of Pilgrims.
Four Routes (we're on St. Juan Diego's Route)
One Jesus.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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On the weekend of May 18-19 — Pentecost weekend — pilgrimages for the National Eucharistic Revival will begin at four different points around the country and start making their way to Indianapolis, the site of the National Eucharistic Congress in July.
Haven't heard about the National Eucharistic Revival? Learn more here!
Interested in learning more about what the Diocese of Baton Rouge has done for the National Eucharistic Revival?
Learn more here!
Haven't heard about the National Eucharistic Congress? Learn more here!
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Thousands of pilgrims will be attending the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage from May 19 - July 17, 2024.
Each pilgrimage route (there are four) will have- 1 priest
- 2 seminarians
- 3 religious
- 6 perpetual pilgrims
who will be in charge of remaining and traveling with the Blessed Sacrament throughout the NEP.
Click here to learn more about the perpetual pilgrims who will be visiting Baton Rouge in June.
*P.S. - We are the Juan Diego Route.
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The Perpetual Pilgrims will arrive in Baton Rouge during the night of June 6th. All public events for the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will be taking place on June 7th, ending at 4 p.m.
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June 7, 2024
The Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
8 a.m. - Mass | Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church
9 a.m. - Grab-and-Go Breakfast |Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church
9:30 a.m. - Eucharistic Procession Begins
The procession will begin at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church and go to St. Joseph Cathedral.
10:20 a.m. - Bishop Duca Addresses Diocesan Pilgrims & Eucharistic Adoration | St. Joseph Cathedral
11:30 a.m. - Call to Service Presentation | St. Joseph Cathedral
12:30 p.m. - Lunch and Perpetual Pilgrim Testimonies | St. Joseph Cathedral
1:30 p.m. - Program ends at St. Joseph Cathedral, depart for Christ the King Catholic Church
2 p.m. - Eucharistic Prayer Service | Christ the King Catholic Church
Pilgrims will have the opportunity to go to confession, experience intercessory prayer teams, take part in praise and worship and adore the Blessed Sacrament.
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No one is required to bring any of these items, but these are a few things we'd recommend:
- Water Bottle(s)
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunscreen
- Prayer Materials (A Bible, Rosary, Journal, etc.)
- A Backpack
- A Rain Jacket (especially if the forecast is predicting light rain)
- And most importantly, a disciple's heart - ready to be ignited by our Eucharistic Lord!
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The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Team and Diocesan Eucharistic Revival Committee will both be monitoring the weather to ensure the safety of all pilgrims in attendance. The pilgrims will not process outdoors if temperatures reach extreme levels or if it is storming.
A light rain shower will not stop the Eucharistic Procession from taking place outside. Please bring a rain jacket if the forecast is predicting light rain.
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June in South Louisiana is hot, so please be sure to be dressed for a 1.5 mile walk from Sacred Heart Catholic Church to the Cathedral. Please keep modesty and practicality in mind when you are determining what you will be wearing.
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Due to the fact the event itself is a solemn Eucharistic Procession and not a march or rally, pilgrims will not be allowed to carry banners, signs, artwork or statues during the event.
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