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The 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is set to commence in Indianapolis on May 18, traversing ten states before concluding in Los Angeles on June 22. The pilgrimage will follow the St. Katharine Drexel Route, covering 3,300 miles and stopping in 20 dioceses and four Eastern Catholic eparchies across Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.
Jason Shanks, president of the Denver-based National Eucharistic Congress Inc., expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming event: "We are thrilled to be gearing up for the 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. We trust that God has profound blessings and graces in store for us as we journey with Jesus through cities and towns nationwide again this summer."
This year's pilgrimage follows the success of the inaugural National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in 2024. That event began from four points near U.S. borders with a group of 30 young perpetual pilgrims who traveled towards Indianapolis over two months. Along their journey were various religious activities such as processions and Masses.
In anticipation of this year's event, Bishop Andrew H. Cozzens announced at the conclusion of last year’s congress that another national pilgrimage was planned for 2025. The route will include significant stops like the tomb of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen in Peoria and missions in Southern California.
The pilgrimage will also highlight Eucharistic encounters with marginalized communities by visiting assisted living facilities and other locations along its path. Additionally, events will commemorate recent tragedies like the Washington crash of American Airlines Flight 5342 and wildfires in Los Angeles.
"In honor of the Jubilee Year of Hope," noted a media release from February 18th, "there will be an additional focus on Eucharistic healing." Special events are planned throughout various locations including Wichita and Los Angeles.
Further details about participation can be expected later this spring.
