The Archdiocese of Chicago welcomes the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage (NEP) from Wednesday, June 26 through Sunday, June 30, 2024. The pilgrimage is traveling across the United States, and the Archdiocese will host five days of special events, volunteer opportunities, and Eucharistic celebrations at parishes, shrines, and missions. The faithful are encouraged to register to attend at this link: https://pvm.archchicago.org/events/national-eucharistic-revival/pilgrimage.

The national pilgrimage is a two-month walking journey across the United States with four routes led by clergy and a small group of young adult Catholics converging at the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis on July 17, 2024. The national pilgrimage is part of the National Eucharistic Revival, a three-year grassroots initiative of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to assist Catholics in coming to a fuller understanding and appreciation of the meaning of the Eucharist in the life of the Church. The celebration of the Eucharist is considered the source and summit of Christian life. The Revival has included religious education at local and national levels.

The Archdiocese of Chicago is on the Marian [northern] Route named for its planned visit to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion — formerly Our Lady of Good Help — which is recognized as having had an approved appearance by Mary, Mother of Jesus in the United States. This leg begins in Minnesota and travels through Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana.

During its visit to Chicago, each site will include a procession with gifts for Mass – bread, wine, and lectionary – carried to each location for celebrating the Eucharist. In addition to Mass at each site, there will be witness talks, adoration, and processions.

Events by day:

On Wednesday, June 26, a youth-focused afternoon event will take place at University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary. The seminary was one of the sites for the 1926 National Eucharistic Congress.

On Thursday, June 27, multi-cultural celebrations will be held at Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe from noon to 9 p.m.

On Friday, June 28, ethnic ministries including Asian Catholic Initiative, Black Catholic Initiative, Consejo Hispano and Polonia will host their respective communities for Masses at various parish locations. That evening St. Alphonsus Parish in Chicago will host an event for young adults.

On Saturday morning June 29 from 9 a.m., additional parishes and ministries will host volunteers for service activities followed by a block party with food games witness talks hosted by Mission Of Our Lady Of Angels from 10 a.m until pm

Saturday evening each vicariate will hold celebrations:

- Vicariate I: National Shrine Of St Maximilian Kolbe At Marytown Libertyville (5-7:30 p.m.)

- Vicariate II: Queen Of All Saints Basilica Chicago (5-7 p.m.)

- Vicariate III: St Frances Of Rome Parish Cicero (4-7 p.m.)

- Vicariate IV: St Rosalie Church Harwood Heights (4-6 p.m.)

- Vicariate V Sacred Heart Church Palos Hills (4:30 -6:30 p.m)

- Vicariate VI St Augustine Church Midlothian(7 -9 p.m)

On Sunday June culminating Cardinal Blase Cupich Archbishop preside over Mass lead procession Holy Name Cathedral

Media note Please coordinate advance archdiocesan communications staff cover events More information about Archdiocese celebrations can found https://pvm.archchicago.org/events/national-eucharistic-revival/pilgrimage