How Will You Take Part in National Eucharistic Pilgrimage?Read Time 15 min

What will you walk away with if you literally walk with Jesus?

There’s an easy way to find out — start planning your time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament when the historic National Eucharistic Pilgrimage comes our way June 18-26.

Words like “historic” and “once in a lifetime” are commonly used to describe the unique pilgrimage that began May 17 on the north, south, east and west edges of the United States.

“Come join the crowds who will follow him across our archdiocese. Bring your brokenness and struggles and ask him to heal and transform them for the life of the world,” said Margaret Rhody, Associate Director for Parish Renewal with the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Office of Evangelization and Catechesis.

Moving south from Mount Calvary in Fond du Lac County, the pilgrimage procession is a public witness of faith that will pass through more than 50 parishes, Marian shrines and retreat centers in the 10-county Archdiocese of Milwaukee.

There will be many ways anyone may participate at any parish, ranging from walking one to six miles as part of the procession to simply being present as a witness to faith as the procession passes by. Other ways to take part include morning Masses, brief stops at churches for Eucharistic Adoration and Encounter Nights with worship, reflection and Reconciliation offered.

Many, many details are available in the listing in this issue, but organizers recommend rechecking times at www.archmil.org/Pilgrimage/stops on the day of a service or event because all procession and location stop times are estimates that will be updated online in real time.  In the case of extreme heat or inclement weather, procession segments may be replaced with extended Eucharistic Adoration indoors.

For months, Our Lady of the Holyland Parish has been excited about being a site for the first pilgrimage processions and services in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, said Sheila Skiff, parish Director of Religious Education.

“Having the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage come right through the Holyland is an amazing opportunity and privilege to participate in this national movement for revival in the Church,” she said. The parish will host an Encounter Night, all-night adoration, a morning Mass and then take part in a procession through Mount Calvary to St. Lawrence Seminary High School.

The Marian Route that passes through the Archdiocese of Milwaukee began in northern Minnesota and will arrive here after it travels through the La Crosse and Green Bay dioceses. Six perpetual pilgrimages selected by the National Eucharistic Revival will complete the entire Marian Route, along with two seminarians and two religious brothers. Fr. John Paul Mitchell, Director of Propaedeutic Formation at Saint Francis de Sales Seminary, will accompany them as their chaplain during their time in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.

People who have participated in other communities so far say they hope their historic public witness has a lasting impact on their communities. They find their hearts moved by how passersby are touched by this public witness to the Catholic faith.

The four routes will form a cross when they converge before 50,000 people at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis at the start of the five-day National Eucharistic Congress that begins July 17.

In addition to checking the complete listing of pilgrimage-related places, dates and times, consider these possibilities based on your availability:

Free on weekday mornings? Come to the daily Mass that will kick off the start of that day’s journey from a host parish and join in a one-mile Solemn Procession that immediately follows. All are welcome to the Mass, whether they join the procession or not.

Free weekdays during the day? Meet up with the pilgrimage at one or more of its five to 10 scheduled stops for the day to join in Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction. All are welcome to be present in the church or outside along the procession route. Afterward, join the procession for a block or longer, but be sure to make a plan to return to your home or vehicle, and pack water and snacks.

Available only evenings? Encounter Nights are every night except Sunday. These one-hour services include Eucharistic Adoration, an inspiring message, prayer with music, silent prayer, prayer teams available and the opportunity for Reconciliation. These are a great opportunity to invite friends who need to experience God’s personal love for them or who have never experienced Eucharistic Adoration.

Bringing children or going to multiple sites? Pick up a free “passport” booklet at the welcome table of the first church you visit. Collect stamps at each stop you visit.

What about the weekend? See the listing and story in this issue of special events on June 21-23 that include procession on the Waukesha parade route, prayer at the Archdiocesan Marian Shrine (Fatima Shrine), service spotlight at Kinship Community Food Center, and the special 6.7-mile Source and Summit Eucharistic Procession following the 9 a.m. Mass with Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki on Sunday, June 23, at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee.

Registration for all events is required and available at archmil.org.

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Here are the days, times and places of Masses, Eucharistic Processions and Adoration, evening services and other happenings along the Marian Route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage as the procession crosses the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.

The 10 perpetual pilgrims and their chaplain will travel by van during parts of the pilgrimage, but all procession dates and times listed below are planned to be on foot.

Updates will be made to information online in real time, and times preceded by “ ~ ” are especially subject to change based on weather conditions and other factors. Double-check details at www.archmil.org/pilgrimage.

• Tuesday, June 18
  • 5 p.m., Mass — Ss. Peter and Paul, Kiel, with Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki and Diocese of Green Bay Bishop David L. Ricken when the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage transfers from the Diocese of Green Bay to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
  • 7:30 p.m., Encounter Night — Our Lady of the Holyland Parish – Holy Cross Church, Mount Calvary. Includes Eucharistic Adoration, inspiring message, prayer with music, silent prayer, prayer teams available and opportunity for Reconciliation. Social to follow.
  • 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. Wednesday, All-Night Adoration — Our Lady of the Holyland Parish – Holy Cross Church, Mount Calvary.

• Wednesday, June 19
  • 8 a., Mass — Our Lady of the Holyland Parish – Holy Cross Church, Mount Calvary.
  • ~ 8:30 a.m., 20-minute Solemn Procession to St. Lawrence High School Seminary, Mount Calvary. One mile, city/village walking.
  • ~ 9:15 a.m., 15-minute stop — Holy Family Parish – St. Peter Church, Malone.
  • ~ 9:30 a.m., Procession for three hours to Holy Family Parish – Holy Family Church, Fond du Lac. 6.5 miles, some on country roads, some on bike trail.
  • ~ 12:30 p.m., Adoration — Holy Family Parish – Holy Family Church, Fond du Lac.
  • ~ 1:45 p.m., 15-minute stop — Matthew, Campbellsport.
  • ~ 2 p.m., Procession for three hours on Eisenbahn Trail to Holy Trinity, Kewaskum. 6.5 miles, crushed gravel biking trail. Free shuttle available.
  • ~ 5 p.m., Adoration — Holy Trinity, Kewaskum, with sacred music provided by a local schola starting at 6 p.m.
  • 7 p.m., Encounter Night — Holy Trinity, Kewaskum. Includes Eucharistic Adoration, inspiring message, prayer with music, silent prayer, prayer teams available and opportunity for Reconciliation. 8 p.m. social to follow.

• Thursday, June 20
  • 7:45 a.m., Mass — Holy Trinity, Kewaskum.
  • ~ 8:30 a.m., Solemn Procession from Holy Trinity, Kewaskum, through community. 0.3 miles.
  • ~ 9:30 a.m., 15-minute stop with adoration — Lawrence, Hartford.
  • ~ 9:45 a.m., Procession around parish cemetery — St. Lawrence, Hartford.
  • ~ 10:15 a.m., Procession for 45 minutes from Little Switzerland Ski Hill to St. Peter, Slinger. 1.5 miles, on trails and sidewalks.
  • ~ 11 a.m., One-hour stop, including adoration and Benediction — Peter, Slinger.
  • ~ 12:30 p.m. to ~1:45 p.m., Procession on trails and Benediction in new chapel — Catholic Ecology Center, Neosho.
  • ~ 2:15 p.m., Procession for 30 minutes along the Outdoor Stations of the Cross at the Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians at Holy Hill, Hubertus, beginning at the First Station and through the Basilica to the Holy Hill Shrine Chapel. 0.5 miles, includes a steep hill with stairs (not handicap accessible).
  • ~ 2:45 p.m., Adoration Holy Hour with Benediction at 3:30 pm. — Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians at Holy Hill, Hubertus.
  • ~ 3:45 p.m., Procession from the shrine chapel, out the main entrance and down the hill to St. Mary of the Hill Parish, Hubertus.
  • ~ 4:30 p.m., Procession for one hour along the Ice Age Trail from Centennial Park in Hartland to St. Charles, Hartland. 1.5 miles, paved city hiking trail and sidewalks.
  • ~ 5:30 p.m., Adoration Holy Hour — St. Charles, Hartland.
  • 7 p.m., Encounter Night — St. Charles, Hartland. Includes Eucharistic Adoration, inspiring message, prayer with music, silent prayer, prayer teams available and opportunity for Reconciliation. 8 p.m. social to follow.
  • 6:30 p.m., Prepare the Way for the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage — Fr. Kentenich Hall, Schoenstatt Retreat Center, Waukesha. Picnic for families, prayer and more.
  • 9 to 11 p.m., Encounter Hour: The Marian Route to Jesus Real and Present — Fr. Kentenich Hall, Schoenstatt Retreat Center, Waukesha. Welcome, praise and worship, adoration, confession, Marian reflection on love for the Eucharist.
  • 9 p.m. until 7 a.m. Friday, All-Night Adoration — Fr. Kentenich Hall, Schoenstatt Retreat Center, Waukesha.

• Friday, June 21
  • 7 a.m., Mass — Kentenich Hall, Schoenstatt Retreat Center, Waukesha.
  • 7:30 a.m., Solemn Eucharistic Procession for five to 10 minutes to Marian Shine, followed by 15 minutes of adoration and Benediction — Fr. Kentenich Hall, Schoenstatt Retreat Center, Waukesha. 0.2-miles, blacktop driveway with gentle uphill slope.
  • 7:45 a.m., Mass and Rosary while anticipating the arrival of the National Perpetual Pilgrims around 8:30 a.m. — Catholic Community of Waukesha – St. William Church.
  • ~ 8:30 a.m., 15-minute stop with adoration — Catholic Community of Waukesha – St. William Church.
  • ~ 8:45 a.m., Procession for two hours to Catholic Community of Waukesha – St. Joseph Church on route that includes the Christmas parade route, site of the 2021 Christmas parade traged Pilgrimage may pause for silent prayer or blessing at the site of the tragedy. 4 miles, city sidewalks.
  • ~ 10:30 a.m., 15-minute stop with adoration — Catholic Community of Waukesha – St. Joseph Church.
  • ~ 11:10 a.m., 45-minute stop with adoration — Christ King, Wauwatosa.
  • Noon, Procession for 2 miles to St. Bernard, Wauwatosa. One-hour walk, city sidewalks.
  • ~ 1 p.m., 15-minute stop including adoration — Bernard, Wauwatosa.
  • ~ 2 p.m., Procession for 20 minutes from Carmelite Sisters, D.C.J., Convent to St. Jude Parish, Wauwatosa. 0.7 miles, sidewalks.
  • ~ 2:20 p.m., 20-minute stop with adoration — Jude, Wauwatosa.
  • ~ 2:40 p.m., Procession for 30 minutes to Vincent Pallotti Parish – West Campus, Milwaukee. 0.9 miles, sidewalks.
  • ~ 3:10 p.m., 15-minute stop including adoration — St. Vincent Pallotti Parish – West Campus, Milwaukee.
  • ~ 3:25 p.m., Procession for 15 minutes to Archdiocesan Marian Shrine (Fatima Shrine), Milwaukee. 6 miles, sidewalks.
  • ~ 3:40 p.m., Adoration and (tentative) Rosary — Archdiocesan Marian Shrine (Fatima Shrine), Milwaukee.
  • ~ 4:15 p.m., Procession for 30 minutes to Our Lady of Schoenstatt Shrine, Milwaukee. 1.1 miles, city sidewalks.
  • ~ 4:45 p.m., 30-minute stop with adoration and (tentative) prayer with music — Our Lady of Schoenstatt Shrine, Milwaukee.
  • ~ 5:15 p.m., Procession for 15 minutes to Sacred Heart Croatian, Milwaukee. 6 miles, sidewalks.
  • ~ 5:30 p.m., Adoration — Sacred Heart Croatian, Milwaukee.
  • 7 p.m., Encounter Night — Sacred Heart Croatian, Milwaukee. Includes Eucharistic Adoration, inspiring message, prayer with music, silent prayer, prayer teams available and opportunity for Reconciliation. 8 p.m. social to follow.

• Saturday, June 22
  • 7 a.m., Mass — Our Lady of Divine Providence Parish – St. Casimir Church, Milwaukee.
  • 7:30 to 11 a.m., Adoration with Benediction at 10:50 a.m. — Our Lady of Divine Providence Parish – St. Casimir Church, Milwaukee.
  • 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Tour onsite Kinship Community Food Center during food pantry operations — Our Lady of Divine Providence Parish – St. Casimir Church, Milwaukee. Tours leave from the north side of the church in the Mary Garden every half hour (with last tour starting at 9:30 a.m.). Donations of full-size hygiene items or nonperishable food items requested.
  • ~ 10 a.m., Reflection on Lazarus at the Gate from Kinship Community Food Center Executive Director Vincent Noth — Gathering on north side of church in the Mary Garden, Kinship Community Food Center, Milwaukee.
  • ~ 11:00 a.m., Procession for 40 minutes from Our Lady of Divine Providence Parish – St. Casimir Church, Milwaukee, to St. Martin de Porres, Milwaukee. 1.3 miles on city sidewalks.
  • ~ 11:40 a.m., 20-minute stop with adoration — Martin de Porres, Milwaukee.
  • ~ Noon, Procession for 45 minutes from St. Martin de Porres, Milwaukee, to St. Francis of Assisi, Milwaukee. 1.5 miles, sidewalks.
  • ~ 12:45 p.m., One-hour stop with adoration — Francis of Assisi, Milwaukee.
  • ~ 1:45 p.m., Procession for 45 minutes from St. Francis of Assisi, Milwaukee, to Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee.5 miles, sidewalks.
  • ~ 2:30 p.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday, Perpetual Adoration (except during 5:15 p.m. Saturday Mass) — Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee.
  • 7 p.m., Encounter Night — Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee. Includes Eucharistic Adoration, inspiring message, prayer with music, silent prayer, prayer teams available and opportunity for Reconciliation. 8 p.m. social to follow.
  • 8 p.m. until 9 a.m. Sunday, All-Night Adoration — Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee.

• Sunday, June 23 – Mass followed by Source and Summit Eucharistic Procession
  • See story in this issue for more information, and go to archmil/pilgrimage for information about registering for shuttle bus options for this day.
  • 9 a.m., Mass — Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee. Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki presides.
  • ~ 10 a.m., Solemn Procession for about 60 minutes from Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee, to Our Lady of Guadalupe, Milwaukee. 1.6 miles, sidewalks.
  • ~ 11 a.m., 15-minute stop at Our Lady of Guadalupe, Milwaukee.
  • ~ 11:15 a.m., Solemn Procession for about 30 minutes to St. Stanislaus, Milwaukee. 0.9 miles, sidewalks.
  • ~ 11:45 a.m., 15-minute stop with adoration — St. Stanislaus, Milwaukee.
  • ~ Noon, Solemn Procession for about 25 minutes to the Basilica of St. Josaphat, Milwaukee. 7 miles, sidewalks.
  • ~ 12:25 p.m., 15-minute stop with adoration — Basilica of St. Josaphat, Milwaukee.
  • ~ 12:40 p.m., Solemn Procession for about 45 minutes to Immaculate Conception, Bay View. 1.4 miles, sidewalks.
  • ~ 1:25 p.m., 15-minute stop with adoration — Immaculate Conception, Bay View.
  • ~ 1:40 p.m., Solemn Procession for about one hour to Saint Francis de Sales Seminary, St. Francis. 2 miles, sidewalks.
  • ~ 2:40 p.m., Arrive and conclude with adoration, Midday Prayer, Benediction and light refreshments — Saint Francis de Sales Seminary, St. Francis.

• Monday, June 24
  • 8 a.m. Mass — Mater Christi Chapel at Mary Mother of the Church Pastoral Center, St. Francis.
  • ~ 8:45 a.m., Solemn Procession about 30 minutes through St. Francis Woods to Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, St. Francis. 1.2 miles, wooded trail and sidewalks.
  • ~ 9:15 a.m., 15-minute stop with adoration — Sacred Heart of Jesus, St. Francis.
  • ~ 9:45 a.m., 15-minute stop with adoration — St. John the Evangelist, Greenfield.
  • ~ 10:00 a.m., Procession for about one hour to St. Mary, Hales Corners. 1.8 miles, sidewalks.
  • ~ 11 a.m., 15-minute stop with adoration — St. Mary, Hales Corners.
  • ~ 11:25 a.m., arrive at St. Alphonsus, Greendale, and begin procession through Greendale and ending at St. Alphonsus for Benediction.
  • ~ Noon, 15-minute stop — St. Alphonsus, Greendale.
  • ~ 12:25 p.m., Adoration Holy Hour — Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology, Franklin.
  • ~ 1:30 p.m., Procession for about one hour to St. Martin of Tours, Franklin. 1.7 miles, with time on Sacred Heart Seminary walking path to West Friar Lane.
  • ~ 2:30 p.m., 15-minute stop with adoration — St. Martin of Tours, Franklin.
  • ~ 3:10 p.m., Procession from Divine Mercy School, South Milwaukee, to Divine Mercy Parish, South Milwaukee. About one hour. 2.3 miles on sidewalks.
  • ~ 4:25 p.m., 15-minute stop with adoration — Divine Mercy Parish, South Milwaukee.
  • ~ 5:30 p.m., 15-minute stop with adoration. Benediction in Spanish — St. Charles, Burlington.
  • ~ 5:45 p.m., Procession for about 15 minutes to Immaculate Conception (St. Mary), Burlington. 0.5 miles.
  • ~ 6 p.m., Adoration — Immaculate Conception (St. Mary), Burlington.
  • ~ 7 p.m., Encounter Night — Immaculate Conception (St. Mary), Burlington. Includes Eucharistic Adoration, inspiring message, prayer with music, silent prayer, prayer teams available and opportunity for Reconciliation. 30-minute social to follow at 8 p.m.

• Tuesday, June 25
  • 8 a.m. Mass — Immaculate Conception (St. Mary), Burlington.
  • ~ 8:45 a.m., Procession for about 2.5 hours to St. Joseph, Lyons. 4.8 miles. Includes trails.
  • ~ 11 a.m., 15-minute stop with adoration — St. Joseph, Lyons.
  • ~ Noon, Holy Hour with adoration — Sacred Heart, Racine.
  • ~ 1 p.m., Procession for about 45 minutes to St. John Nepomuk, Racine. 1.4 miles.
  • ~ 1:45 p.m., 15-minute stop with adoration — St. John Nepomuk, Racine.
  • ~ 2 p.m., Procession for about 15 minutes to St. Joseph, Racine. 0.5 miles.
  • ~ 2:15 p.m., 15-minute stop with adoration — St. Joseph, Racine.
  • ~ 2:30 p.m., Procession for about 50 minutes to St. Patrick, Racine. 0.4 miles.
  • ~ 2:45 p.m., 15-minute stop with adoration and Benediction in Spanish — St. Patrick, Racine.
  • ~ 3 p.m., Procession for about 50 minutes in Spanish to St. Richard, Racine. 1.7 miles, sidewalks.
  • ~ 3:50 p.m., 15-minute stop with adoration — St. Richard, Racine.
  • ~ 4:05 p.m., Procession for about 75 minutes to St. Lucy, Racine. 2.5 miles, sidewalks.
  • 5:30 p.m., Encounter Night — St. Lucy, Racine. Includes Eucharistic Adoration, prayer with music and silent prayer.
  • 7 p.m., Holy Hour — St. Peter, Kenosha. Includes Eucharistic Adoration, inspiring message, prayer with music, silent prayer, prayer teams available and opportunity for Reconciliation. 8 p.m. social to follow.

• Wednesday, June 26
  • 8 a.m., Mass — St. Peter, Kenosha.
  • ~ 8:45 a.m., Solemn Procession for about 75 minutes to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Kenosha. 9 miles.
  • ~ 9:45 a.m., 15-minute stop with adoration — Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Kenosha.
  • ~ 10 a.m., Procession for about 30 minutes to St. Elizabeth, Kenosha. 1.1 miles, sidewalks.
  • ~ 10:30 a.m., 15-minute stop with adoration — St. Elizabeth, Kenosha.
  • ~ 10:45 a.m., Procession for about 25 minutes to St. James, Kenosha. 0.8 miles.
  • ~ 11:10 a.m., 15-minute stop with adoration — St. James, Kenosha.
  • ~ Noon, Gather at Abbey Cemetery Chapel — St. Benedict’s Abbey and Retreat Center, Benet Lake.
  • ~ 12:15 p.m., Procession to Abbey Church and Mass — Benedict’s Abbey and Retreat Center, Benet Lake.

The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage transfers from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee to the Archdiocese of Chicago.