By CatholicPhilly Staff • Posted July 6, 2026

See scenes from July 2 as the Blessed Sacrament entered the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, launching several days of prayer, worship and celebration in conjunction with the nation’s 250th anniversary observances.

The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage concluded July 5 with a Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul and a eucharistic procession to the National Shrine of St. John Neumann at St. Peter Church. Click here to view photos from the closing Mass and procession. (Photos by Sarah Webb.)