W H A T | Mass, Eucharistic Procession and Family Eucharistic Festival
W H E N | Saturday, July 6, 10 a.m. Mass followed by Procession then Festival 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
W H E R E | Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains, then Eucharistic Procession (south along Plum Street to Seventh Street, east on Seventh Street to Race Street then south on Race Street to Fifth Street then east to Fountain Square) and Festival at Fountain Square
W H O | 3,000+ Christians Expected to Participate
Release Date: June 28, 2024
Jesus is Here! National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in area July 1-8
On May 19 four groups of pilgrims embarked on a two-month journey totaling more than 6,500 combined miles through cities, along highways, across bridges, in boats, over mountain ranges and through rural towns. The groups are processing along four pilgrimage routes from four corners of the country: north, south, east and west, to converge at the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis July 17-20. (A pilgrimage is a prayerful journey to a holy place.) The path of the eastern pilgrimage route – the St. Elizabeth Anne Seton Route (Seton Route) – will come through the Archdiocese of Cincinnati July 1 – 8. The pilgrimage is a Eucharistic Pilgrimage. This means Jesus in the transubstantiated bread, known as the Eucharist, is being processed in a sacred vessel, leading the pilgrims along the route. This kind of pilgrimage is special because a journey with the Eucharist is a journey with Jesus and every place visited becomes a holy place.
The Seton Route began in New Haven, Connecticut and has travel through New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and Columbus, Ohio. Combined, over the 44-day journey so far, the pilgrims have visited more than 100 locations. These have included, more than 65 parish churches, 16 cathedrals and/or basilicas, 5 shrines, schools, service locations, convents, prisons, marinas, a rehabilitation center, a seminary, and a cemetery.
Along the Seton Route in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati – locally being called, Jesus is Here – pilgrims will stop at 10 parish churches, the Greene County Jail, Pregnancy Center Plus, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains and a Eucharistic Festival. More information about each stop, the route, and events can be found at www.JesusIsHere2024.org. (A detailed rundown of the route and stops at the end of the release.)
A large crowd of more than 3,000 participants is expected for Jesus is Here in downtown Cincinnati on Saturday, July 6. This day begins with a Eucharistic Procession from Holy Cross-Immaculata Church in Mount Adams, departing at 8:45 a.m. Pilgrims will walk to the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains for Mass at 10 a.m. celebrated by Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr. An overflow crowd is expected at the Cathedral. After Mass all gathered will process in prayer along Plum, Seventh, Race and Fifth Streets (see map below) to Fountain Square for additional time of prayer followed by a Jesus is Here Eucharistic Family Festival sponsored by Mercy Health.
Members of the media are invited to join any event during the pilgrimage. Please reach out to Jennifer Schack ([email protected] or 859.512.5626) to arrange interviews and live-shots. Pilgrims who have walked the entire route from Connecticut are available for interviews.
Eucharistic Procession Map following 10 a.m. Mass on Saturday, July 6:
Detailed Rundown of Events and Pilgrimage Stops in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati:
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
Archdiocese of Cincinnati July 1 – 8
St. Brigid Church
July 1 – 2, Xenia
[Short Description]
Eucharistic procession followed by adoration with praise and worship music and a speaker. A community meal and overnight adoration afterwards. Mass the following morning.
[Details]
Eucharistic procession from Greene County Expo Center (Fairgrounds) to St. Brigid Church on July 1. The procession will begin between 4:30 and 5:00 p.m. Following the arrival of the procession at St. Brigid Church, a Holy Hour is planned that will include a talk from a national Eucharistic speaker and praise and worship music. Priests will also be available to hear confessions. The Holy Hour is planned to take place between about 5:00 and 6:30 p.m. (Actual time is dependent on procession departure and arrival time.) Following the Holy Hour, a community meal will be available for all. The event will feature a display of Eucharistic Miracles by St. Carlo Acutis. After the evening meal and celebration, adoration and confession will be available in St. Brigid Church overnight until 7:00 a.m. Tuesday morning.
Following overnight adoration, morning Mass will begin at 7:30 a.m. Afterwards, a Eucharistic procession will travel from St. Brigid Church to Xenia Station. Along the procession route, pilgrims will stop at Greene County Jail to pray outside. Coffee and donuts available after the Eucharistic procession.
July 2 Pilgrimage Route:
Walk from Xenia Station to Walton Park, Spring Valley
- Departure from Xenia Station: 9:30 a.m.
- Distance: 6.8 miles
- Estimated Time Start-to-Finish: 5 hours
- Approximate arrival at Walton Park, Spring Valley: 2:30 p.m.
St. Francis de Sales Church
July 2 – 3, Lebanon
[Short Description]
Eucharistic adoration with recitation of the Rosary and an evening parish meal. Mass the next morning.
[Details]
A Holy Hour from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. is planned at St. Francis de Sales Church on July 2. The Holy Hour will include music, with the Rosary led by the Holy Family School of Faith, and Benediction. A parish potluck meal will follow the Holy Hour.
Accessibility Features: ASL, Large Print Programs, Braille, Sensory Friendly Space
On July 3, morning Mass will begin at 7:30 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Church. A continental breakfast will follow Mass. After breakfast, a Eucharistic procession will travel through downtown Lebanon from St. Francis de Sales Church to Bicentennial Park. Following the Eucharistic procession to Bicentennial Park, participants in the Pilgrimage Route will drive to Countryside YMCA, participants wishing to return to St. Francis de Sales Church will be able to ride a shuttle back.
July 3 Pilgrimage Route:
Walk from Countryside YMCA in Lebanon Kings Mills Bike Trail Access
- Departure from Countryside YMCA: 10:30 a.m.
- Distance: 6.3 miles
- Estimated Time Start-to-Finish: 4.5 hours
- Approximate Arrival at Kings Mills Bike Trail Access: 3:00 p.m.
St. Gertrude Church
July 3 – 5, Madeira
[Short Description]
Evening Eucharistic adoration and Benediction on July 3. Mass the morning of July 5.
[Details]
An evening prayer vigil for the nation is planned during Eucharistic adoration at St. Gertrude Church from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. on July 3. Benediction will conclude the evening vigil.
Day 4, no events planned for July 4.
The morning of July 5, Mass at 8:00 a.m. at St. Gertrude Church will be followed by a Eucharistic procession through downtown Madeira and conclude at McDonald Commons Park.
McDonald Commons Park 7502 Dawson Rd., Maderia OH 45243
July 5 Pilgrimage Route Part 1:
Walk from McDonald Commons Park in Madeira to St. Cecilia Church in Oakley. The pilgrimage will include two stops: the celebration of the Mass at the Oratory of St. John Vianney at 11:45 a.m. followed by a stop at Pregnancy Center Plus.
- Departure from : 8:30 a.m.
- Distance: 6.2 miles
- Estimated Time Start-to-Finish: 7 hours
- Approximate Arrival at St. Cecilia Church: 3:30 p.m.
St. Cecilia Church & St. Mary Church
July 5 – 6, Oakley
[Short Description]
Adoration and fellowship followed by a Eucharistic procession through Oakley and Hyde Park. Evening Vespers then Lauds the next morning.
[Details]
A Holy Hour at St. Cecilia Church will begin at 6:00 p.m. on July 5. The Holy Hour will include short reflections given by the national pilgrims accompanying the Blessed Sacrament along the Seton pilgrimage route. Following the Holy Hour, a cookout will be held at St. Anne Garden. All are welcome. Beginning at 8:30 p.m., a Eucharistic procession will be made from St. Cecilia Church in Oakley to St. Mary Church in Hyde Park. The Blessed Sacrament will be reposed at St. Mary Church with Vespers to conclude the evening.
July 5 Pilgrimage Route Part 2:
Eucharistic Procession from St. Cecilia Church in Oakley to St. Mary Church in Hyde Park.
- Departure from St. Cecilia Church: 8:30 p.m.
- Distance: 1 mile
- Estimated Time Start-to-Finish: 1 hour
- Approximate Arrival at St. Mary Church: 9:30 p.m.
The morning of July 6 at 7:30 a.m., Lauds will be prayed at St. Mary Church before pilgrims depart.
Holy Cross-Immaculata Church
July 6, Mount Adams
July 6 Pilgrimage Route:
Eucharistic procession from Holy Cross-Immaculata Church in Mount Adams to the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains in downtown Cincinnati.
- Departure from Holy Cross-Immaculata Church: 8:45 a.m.
- Distance: 1.6 miles
- Estimated Time Start-to-Finish: 1 hour
- Approximate Arrival at the Cathedral Basilica: 9:45 a.m.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter In Chains then Fountain Square
July 6, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- 10:00 a.m. Mass at Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains with Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr.
Accessibility Feature: ASL - 11:00 a.m. Eucharistic procession from the cathedral basilica to Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati.\
- 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Jesus is Here Eucharistic Festival at Fountain Square presented by Mercy Health
- Accessibility Features: ASL, Large Print Program, Braille, Confession for the Deaf, Sensory Friendly Tent
- 10:00 a.m. Mass at Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains with Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr.
Jesus is Here at Fountain Square will begin with Holy Hour – adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, praise and worship music by Damascus Worship, a Eucharistic reflection by Father Jacob Lindle, and Benediction. Priests will be available for confession. Following Holy Hour, the festival will feature a concert by popular contemporary Christian artist Jervis Campbell. Games, food trucks and activities will be available during this family-friendly celebration!
St. Lawrence, St. William & St. Teresa of Avila
July 7 – 8, Price Hill
[Short Description]
Sunday morning Mass, then a Eucharistic procession followed by Holy Hour and afternoon cookout. The next morning will include Mass followed by a Eucharistic procession and breakfast.
[Details]
Sunday morning Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Church in Price Hill. Holy Hour including adoration and the opportunity for confession will follow Mass. At 1:00 p.m. a bilingual Eucharistic procession will travel from St. Lawrence Church to St. William Church in Price Hill.
Upon arrival at St. William Church, a bilingual Holy Hour with an opportunity for confession will take place from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. It will be followed by a cookout with food provided by the local Hispanic community.
On Monday, July 8, Mass will begin at 7:00 a.m. at St. William Church, followed by a short procession to St. Teresa of Avila Church. Breakfast will be served upon arrival.
July 7 Pilgrimage Route:
Eucharistic procession from St. Lawrence Church in Price Hill to Elder High School, ending at St. William Church in Price Hill.
- Departure from St. Lawrence Church: 1:00 p.m.
- Distance: 1.2 miles
- Estimated Time Start-to-Finish: 1 hour
- Approximate Arrival at St. William Church: 2:00 p.m.
July 8 Pilgrimage Route:
Eucharistic procession from St. William Church in Price Hill to St. Teresa of Avila Church in Price Hill.
- Departure from St. William Church: 7:30 a.m.
- Distance: 1.3 miles
- Estimated Time Start-to-Finish: 45 minutes
- Approximate Arrival at St. Teresa of Avila: 8:15 a.m.
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