National Eucharistic Pilgrimage: St. Junipero Serra Route

Modern Catholic Pilgrim has partnered with the National Eucharistic Congress to make the first-ever National Eucharistic Pilgrimage a reality.

Beginning on the feast of Pentecost on May 19, the Eucharistic Lord will traverse the United States from north, south, east and west for the first time in history. The western route begins at the Mission Dolores Basilica in San Francisco and joins with the other routes to end in Indianapolis on the threshold of the National Eucharistic Congress, which begins July 17. Four groups of pilgrims — one group for each route — will converge and process behind Jesus.

Each of the four NEP routes has a patron saint, chosen because of special historical significance to the geographical area of that route. The western route is named for St. Junípero Serra, a missionary priest who dedicated his life to introducing people all over California to Jesus. This route will follow the Sacramento River, which was named for the Blessed Sacrament, bring Jesus to big cities and rural towns, and traverse the greatest mileage and all sorts of terrain on the journey to Indianapolis. Each route will be walked by a group of “Perpetual Pilgrims,” young adults aged 19-29 who will accompany our Eucharistic Lord from start to finish.

Meanwhile, you are invited to attend any public event you choose along the route! You can find all the details and learn how to register for events along the St. Junípero Serra Route by clicking below. From there, you can explore the interactive map to see what events are available and proceed to sign up. All members of the public who join segments of the NEP are responsible for their own transportation, food and lodging unless otherwise specified.

Serra Route Perpetual Pilgrims with Bishop Cozzens