Faith in the Streets: Eucharistic Procession Stops Traffic in Midtown Manhattan

Faith in the Streets: Eucharistic Procession Stops Traffic in Midtown Manhattan

MIDTOWN MANHATTAN — The heart of Manhattan came to a reverent pause on Oct. 14 as 5,000 people participated in the Napa Institute’s annual Eucharistic Procession — believed to be the largest of its kind in New York City.  Participants carried colorful signs as they processed behind Jesus through the streets of Manhattan. (Photos: Jessica Meditz) Drawing participants from across the country, the event brought clergy, religious, and lay faithful i…

Thousands Join Priests, Nuns & Jonathan Roumie for Eucharistic Procession in NYC Streets

On Oct. 14, 2025, thousands joined countless religious and laity for a Eucharistic procession through the streets of New York City, stopping traffic during rush hour. The free event, hosted by the Napa Institute, began at 3:00 p.m. local time with Eucharistic meditations and confessions at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. Actor Jonathan Roumie also surprised participants as a celebrity guest, helping lead the Eucharistic meditations. He sat near actor…