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The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, visited the Diocese of Springfield June 18-20, in honor of the 250th birthday of the founding of the United States.

See coverage from Catholic Communications Staff on diospringfield.org

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage visits the Diocese of Springfield

The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage concluded its three-day stay in the Diocese of Springfield at Thomas Aquinas College in Northfield June 20.

https://iobserve.org/2026/06/23/thomas-aquinas-college-last-stop-for-eucharistic-pilgrimage/

La Salette Father Rene L. Parent, Holyoke native, dies at 76

https://iobserve.org/2026/06/22/obituary-father-rene-l-parent-m-s/

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage arrives at St. Stanislaus Basilica
“It was beautiful,” said Virginia (who didn’t share her last name.) “It was truly Polish, our Polish heritage,” she said.
https://iobserve.org/2026/06/21/national-eucharistic-pilgrimage-arrives-at-st-stanislaus-basilica/

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage visits Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish
“As you go forth into the world after Mass we are on a mission to bring the bread of life, the Body of Christ, to evangelize to the world and to share it,” Father White said. Reminding all that on the road to Emmaus, the apostles recognized the risen Christ in the breaking of the bread.
https://iobserve.org/2026/06/21/national-eucharistic-pilgrimage-visits-our-lady-of-mt-carmel/

The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage draws more than 600 people to the cathedral
“I like seeing multiple cultures come together, it’s beautiful… we’re all coming together for the universal church. And that’s what it’s about. It’s all about seeing Jesus Christ in the Eucharist,” Gutierrez said.
https://iobserve.org/2026/06/20/the-national-eucharistic-pilgrimage-ignite-event-draws-more-than-600-at-the-cathedral/

The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage arrives in Stockbridge
“This pilgrimage is so important number one, because of the nature of the pilgrimage. They are not just walking by themselves. They are walking with Jesus, right? God with us, Emmanuel. It is a very surreal thing to think about that. The Jesus that walked the earth and walked with the disciples, he’s the same Jesus. He’s as present with the pilgrimage group especially with those young adults. He’s walking with them,” said Marian Father Mark Baron, the director of the Association of Marian Helpers.
https://iobserve.org/2026/06/18/the-national-eucharistic-pilgrimage-arrives-in-stockbridge/

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage includes boardwalk evangelization along Atlantic shore
In the Diocese of Paterson, more than 1,700 people participated in a morning procession and Mass in Passaic, New Jersey, June 14. The next day included Divine Liturgy with the state’s Byzantine Catholic community in Woodland Park, followed by another procession leading to Mass that evening in the Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Paterson.
https://iobserve.org/2026/06/17/national-eucharistic-pilgrimage-includes-boardwalk-evangelization-along-atlantic-shore/

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage to visit Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, St. Stanislaus Basilica June 19
“We are very excited to be the first stop in New England. Several parishes will be welcoming the pilgrimage, including Mt. Carmel. The events planned give us the amazing opportunity to shine the light of Christ in Western Mass with eucharistic processions, Holy Hours, the Ignite event at Forest Park, all-night adoration, the closing Mass in Northfield, to name a few. What a privilege it is to be able to welcome the pilgrimage and to be part of this mission, Christ’s mission, to bring his love and mercy to our neighbors, in a beautiful, public way,” said Joe Austin, the director of the Office of Missionary Discipleship. His office is coordinating the local visit.
https://iobserve.org/2026/06/16/national-eucharistic-pilgrimage-to-visit-our-lady-of-mt-carmel-st-stanislaus-basilica-june-19/