A public Eucharistic procession through Philadelphia’s streets in July will bring hundreds of Catholic pilgrims to the city as part of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, and organizers are seeking volunteers to support the event.
The pilgrimage’s St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Route will stop in Philadelphia on Sunday, July 5, featuring a Eucharistic procession from the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul to the National Shrine of St. John Neumann. The Cathedral Basilica is recruiting more than 40 volunteer procession marshals to assist pilgrims and help guide the event.
The day will begin with a solemn Mass at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. The Eucharistic Procession is scheduled to depart from the cathedral at 12:30 p.m. and will travel approximately two miles through the city, arriving at the National Shrine of St. John Neumann around 1:30 p.m. The event will conclude with Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament followed by a social gathering.
Volunteer marshals will walk the full route alongside participants, assisting with directions, water distribution and access to medical attention if needed.
Volunteers may also be asked to carry small backpacks with supplies and attend a brief orientation prior to the event. Training will be provided in advance.
Those interested in volunteering may email worship@archphila.org for more information. See a flyer here.
Additional details about the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage visit to Philadelphia are available here.
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