NASPA joins Eucharistic Pilgrimage on the Cabrini Route

The National Association of Shrine and Pilgrimage Apostolate is pleased to see member shrines included in this year’s Eucharistic Pilgrimage along the St. Francis Xavier Cabrini Route. NASPA and our shrines are excited to take part in this year's Eucharistic Pilgrimage "One Nation Under God." in honor of our country's 250th anniversary.

“NASPA provides a great service to the Church.  I have used your website before to help identify potential stops at shrines for past routes of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and it has been so helpful.” - Maria Benes, Director of Pilgrimages National Eucharistic Congress, Inc

The Euchistic Pilgrimage began May 24th at The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche. From there, the perpetual pilgrims and our Lord process up the East Coast, visiting parishes along the way. In Washington D.C. the pilgrims will attend events at two of our member shrines, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and the Saint John Paul II National Shrine. The group will visit our members at the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA, before returning to Philadelphia in time for the country’s 4th of July celebrations. The Pilgrimage will then conclude on July 5th at the Basilica of the National Shrine of St. John Neumann.

While the St. Francis Cabrini Shrine in New York will not be hosting any public Eucharistic Pilgrimage events, the route is named after its founder. The shrine staff are prayerfully supporting the perpetual pilgrims and have gifted each of them with a small image of St. Francis Xavier Cabrini to accompany them on their journey.

Below you will find a list of the Eucharistic Pilgrimage's public events taking place at our Member Shrines. The full list with all the stops can be found at the Eucharistic Pilgrimage’s website 

May 24, 2026

Eucharistic Pilgrimage Begins

National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche, 101 San Marco Ave. St. Augustine, FL 32084

Join us on the historic and sacred grounds of the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche for an unforgettable night of music, praise and worship under the open sky and Great Cross before we begin the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. All are welcome. 

June 6, 2026

12:30 PM-3:30 PM

Saint John Paul II National Shrine, 3900 Harewood Rd NE, Washington, DC 20017

Join us for an afternoon of prayer and fellowship! The public will have the option to purchase lunch with a QR code at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine. After lunch and fellowship, a Perpetual Pilgrim will give a witness talk at 1:30pm. There will be a rosary at 2:00pm, followed by a holy hour of Divine Mercy from 2:30-3:30pm. A limited number of lunches will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Corpus Christi Vigil Mass

4:30 PM-5:30 PM

Basilica of the Natl. Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Ave. NE Washington, DC 20017

Join us as we celebrate Corpus Christi Vigil Mass at the beautiful Basilica National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, affectionately called "America's Catholic Church."

June 18, 2026

12:00 PM-3:30 PM 

Divine Mercy Shrine, 2 Prospect Hill Rd. Stockbridge, MA 01262

Join us for the start of the National Eucharistic Piligrimage's visit to the Diocese of Springfield with an afternoon at the National Shrine of Divine Mercy! We'll have a short Eucharistic procession at 12:00 pm, a 1:00 pm Holy Hour with Confessions available and praying the Rosary for Life. Mass will take place at 2:00 pm, followed by the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Benediction to conclude the visit. 

The public is welcome to explore the beautiful grounds of this historic shrine. Food and beverage is available for purchase at Eden Hill Café and the Divine Mercy Gift Shop has a huge selection of Catholic books and gifts.

July 5, 2026

12:30 PM-2:00 PM

1723 Race St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 to 1019 North 5th St. Philadelphia, PA 19123

Join us for a Eucharistic Procession through downtown Philadelphia from the Cathedral Basilica to the National Shrine of St. John Neumann at St. Peter the Apostle Church. The route is approximately 2 miles and will conclude with Benediction at St. Peter's Church.

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