US EditionEucharistic Procession Makes Way Through Binghamton
- The 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage began May 18 in Indianapolis and is a 36-day, 3,340-mile walk to Los Angeles ending June 22 on Corpus Christi.
- Organizers promoted strong Catholic turnout to counter growing protests led by the controversial Church of Wells, a Texas-based religious group opposing Eucharistic adoration.
- Protests have escalated along the route, notably in Oklahoma and Dallas, where families with children and adults have shouted at pilgrims but caused no violence.
- Jason Shanks, National Eucharistic Congress president, stated security is robust, the pilgrimage schedule remains unchanged, and Catholics should respond with charity and avoid engaging protesters.
- The pilgrimage symbolizes walking the Way of the Cross, reflecting interior spiritual suffering, and is expected to continue despite protests until its Los Angeles conclusion.
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Eucharistic Procession makes way through Binghamton
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) - A group of clergy and Catholic parishioners made a solemn walk through the Westside of Binghamton Thursday morning. A Eucharistic Procession lead by the Reverend Joseph Ryan and the Reverend Cornelius Deep made the walk from Saint Patrick's Church Leroy Street to Rec Park with a stop at Seton Catholic Central along the way. The event began with a brief service at Saint Pat's, after which the participants began thei…
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Young Catholics walking across the United States as part of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, faced protestors in Dallas Wednesday night, with pilgrimage organizers saying they expect to see protests continue as the group makes its way to Los Angeles.A protestor attempts June 4 to engage participants in the National Eucharistic Congress. Courtesy photo.The Dallas protests were the latest opposition to the walking Eucharistic pilgrimage, after…
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage leaders urge large procession turnouts to counter anti-Catholic protesters - The Dialog
Catholics are encouraged to turn out in strong numbers for the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage’s Eucharistic processions to counter the growing number of anti-Catholic protesters who have afflicted the route’s public events from the first week. “We need to be there. We need to show up for Jesus,” said Jason Shanks, president of National Eucharistic Congress Inc. “This is the Way-of-the-Cross type of pilgrimage. This is walking with our Lord agai…
Increase in numbers as Lough Derg opens pilgrimage season - The Irish Catholic
Lough Derg opened its 2025 pilgrimage season with 256 ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ taking part in the first Three Day Pilgrimage of the Jubilee Year, a 20% increase on last year. The famous pilgrimage, renowned for its spiritual intensity, involves fasting, going barefoot, night-long vigil, and continuous prayer — all in pursuit of reflection, renewal, and… The post Increase in numbers as Lough Derg opens pilgrimage season appeared first on The Iris…
National pilgrimage leaders urge turnouts to counter anti-Catholic protesters
(OSV News) — Catholics are encouraged to turn out in strong numbers for the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage’s Eucharistic processions to counter the growing number of anti-Catholic protesters who have afflicted the route’s public events from the first week. “We need to be there. We need to show up for Jesus,” said Jason Shanks, president of National Eucharistic Congress Inc. “This is the Way-of-the-Cross type of pilgrimage. This is walking with …
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