For the first time a procession began with a Liturgy of the Word celebration at Saint Ignatius in Yardley (shown) and concluded with Benediction at St John the Evangelist in Morrisville. (photo by Andrea DiGregorio)
Corpus Christi procession between the two parishes (St Ignatius in Yardley and St John the Evangelist in Morrisville), the walk was approximately 3.1 miles (@ 5K). (photo by Andrea DiGregorio)
Bucks Co St Ignatius & St John the Evangelist- The Knights of Columbus from both parishes carried an image of Our Lady of Guadaluepe which traveled through parishes sponsored by the Knights. The image was at Saint Ignatius for three days before Corpus Christi and then remained for three days at Saint John the Evangelist after. (photos by Andrea DiGregorio)
Bucks Co St Ignatius & St John the Evangelist- Simple benediction was held at two spots along the procession in front of parishioners homes (one from Saint Ignatius the other from St John the Evangelist). (photo by Andrea DiGregorio)
Cathedral
Cathedral- After mass people processed to two locations outside for benediction.
Cathedral- The last location for benediction was on the steps of the Archdiocesan Pastoral Office Center on 17th St..
Corpus Christi Procession of St Madeleine Sophie and Holy Cross Catholic Churches (photo by Kevin Fries)
Corpus Christi Procession of St Madeleine Sophie and Holy Cross Catholic Churches- (Fr. James Cox pastor shown) photo by Kevin Fries
After the 11:30 mass pastor of Immaculate Conception in Jenkintown Monsignor Diamond led the Eucharistic procession from Church to the town square and then back to the Church. (photo by Kathleen Stanton)
The procession from Immaculate Conception in Jenkintwon stopped in town square where an alter set up to stop for prayer with the eucharist. (photo by Kathleen Stanton).
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