As part of the Eucharistic Revival in the Catholic Church in America, please join the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown in celebrating the True Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist and welcoming pilgrims from the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage to our diocese on June 9, 10, and 11, 2024.
Join pilgrims from the Seton Route, who will be making their way to the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, for three days of special Masses, witness talks, Eucharistic processions, and other spiritual opportunities here in our diocese.
Schedule of events:
SUNDAY, JUNE 9
LORETTO
5:00 p.m. – The Sacrament of Reconciliation at the Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel and Our Lady of the Alleghenies Shrine with various priests available to hear Confessions
7:00 p.m. – Outdoor Mass at the Our Lady of the Alleghenies Shrine with Bishop Mark as celebrant (If it rains, Mass will be celebrated inside the Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel)
8:00 p.m. – Eucharistic procession around the grounds, followed by a witness talk by one of the national pilgrims and Benediction
MONDAY, JUNE 10
JOHNSTOWN
Noon-3:00 p.m. Confessions at Saint John Gualbert Cathedral, 117 Clinton Street, Johnstown
Noon-3:45 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at Saint John Gualbert Cathedra
3:45 p.m. – Vespers at Saint John Gualbert Cathedral
4:00 p.m. – Eucharistic Procession through downtown Johnstown with witness talks by national pilgrims at Central Park in Johnstown
5:30 p.m. – Mass at Saint John Gualbert Cathedral with Bishop Mark as celebrant
TUESDAY, JUNE 11
ALTOONA
9:00 a.m. – Mass at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona with Bishop Mark
TUESDAY, JUNE 11
Ducansville
10:30 a.m. – The Sacrament of Reconciliation at Saint Catherine of Siena Parish in Duncansville with various priests available to hear Confessions until Noon
11:00 a.m. – Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at Saint Catherine of Siena Parish in Duncansville with witness talks from national pilgrims occurring during exposition
12:30 p.m. – Eucharistic procession around the outdoor shrine behind Saint Catherine of Siena parish, concluding with Benediction
