A Pilgrim Church

July 2024

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After some private time touring Catholic Charities and the Cathedral, the pilgrims will join Archbishop Fabre for noon Mass at the Cathedral, followed by a procession with the Blessed Sacrament to St. Augustine (approximately 10 blocks).

At St. Augustine, they will have some time to visit with the Archbishop and rest. At 4:30 p.m., St. Augustine will host a Holy Hour with music by the gospel choir.

At 6 p.m., Archbishop Fabre and Archbishop Thompson of Indianapolis will meet for a procession with the Blessed Sacrament across the Big Four bridge. We are not permitted to congregate on the walking bridge itself, so any in procession must not obstruct other foot traffic on the bridge.

All are invited to congregate at the pavilion in the park in Jeffersonville, IN, at the base of the walking bridge. A prayer service with both archbishops will commence at approximately 7 p.m., and the Blessed Sacrament will then continue on to St. Augustine parish in Jeffersonville.

For all public events: We expect some rain and possible severe weather over the next few days. Check social media for any last-minute cancellations. Some of the outdoor processions will include water stops and shuttles, but not all. Please prepare to be responsible for your own transportation, meals, and safety. The arrival and departure times of the processions are approximate.

The Pilgrimage So Far:

July 4

Today, the pilgrims begin with Mass for Independence Day at St. Catherine in New Haven at 9 a.m., followed by a procession with the Blessed Sacrament to the Abbey of Gethsemani. At the Abbey, they will join in Midday Prayer at 12:15 p.m. The pilgrims spend the rest of the day privately with a tour of the Abbey and entertainment for the 4th of July.

July 5

Today, the pilgrims begin with Mass at the Abbey of Gethsemani at 8 a.m. and then continue in a long procession with the Blessed Sacrament (about 7 miles) to Holy Cross. After a greeting and rest time at Holy Cross, a simple walking procession continues at 2 p.m. to the Loretto Motherhouse. From 4-4:30 the Motherhouse will be open for prayer.

July 6

Today, the pilgrims begin with some time privately touring the motherhouse at the Dominican Sisters of Peace. A simple walking procession will begin at 12:30 p.m. and go from the motherhouse to St. Rose in Springfield for Adoration at 1:30 p.m., Reconciliation at 3:30 p.m., and Mass for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time at 4 p.m.

July 7

Today, the pilgrims begin at the Basilica Proto-Cathedral of St. Joseph in Bardstown for Mass at 9 a.m. Mass will conclude with a Procession with the Blessed Sacrament to St. Monica in Bardstown.

St. Monica will host a light reception when they arrive and have Midday Prayer with Benediction at approximately 11:30 a.m. After this, a Procession with the Blessed Sacrament will continue on to the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. A Prayer Service will occur at the motherhouse at approximately 1 p.m., followed by some time for the pilgrims to privately visit with the sisters.

At 5 p.m., St. Gregory will have a time of faith-sharing with the pilgrims and a cookout-style dinner at 6 p.m.

July 8

Today, the pilgrims begin with Mass and a coffee & donut reception at St. Gabriel at 8:15 a.m. From 10-11 a.m., they will be at St. Raphael for a Holy Hour with adoration, midday prayer, and benediction, followed by a procession with the Blessed Sacrament to St. Francis of Assisi.

St. Francis will host a rosary at 2 p.m., followed by a procession with the Blessed Sacrament to St. James. At approximately 3:45, the procession will continue on to the Shrine of St. Martin of Tours, with a brief stop at St. Brigid along the way. The Shrine will host Vespers at 6 p.m. and a concert of sacred music at 7 p.m.

A special thank you to Director of Worship Dr. Karen Shadle and Archdiocesan Archivist Tim Tomes for the daily highlights and photos.

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Resources & Recommendations

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Upcoming Events

The National Eucharistic Congress: will take place from July 17-21, 2024, and will feature compelling programming geared to various audiences, including youth, families, and individuals. For more information on the Congress, go here.

Day passes to the Eucharistic Congress are now available for purchase. Please go here for more information about the day passes. Purchase these passes directly at the Eucharistic Congress web page. Those interested in attending also can still purchase discounted tickets to the full Eucharistic Congress. The Archdiocese has received a discount on tickets, reducing the price from $360 to $299 per person. To access this code, email or call archdiocesan Vice-Chancellor, Mr. Richard “Tink” Guthrie here or call 502-585-3291, ext. 1118. Please contact Tink Guthrie as soon as possible. This discount may be discontinued at some point, and it is important to secure limited lodging opportunities.

Registration does not include the cost of transportation, housing, or food. More information about hotels and housing can be found here.

All Night Adoration for Vocations: July 15-16 at St. Edward Church, 9608 Sue Helen Dr., Louisville, KY. Opening Mass at 6 p.m. and closing Mass at 8 a.m. followed by refreshments with seminarians. Groups interested in covering an hour, please contact the Archdiocesan Marian Committee at (502) 224-2288.

Incarceration Ministries Training Event: The Archdiocesan Family and Life Ministries Office is pleased to offer a comprehensive training event for those interested in ministering to the many incarcerated populations throughout the Archdiocese.

The event will be held at the St. Albert the Great Parish Life Center at 1365 Girard Avenue, Louisville, KY, on Saturday August 3 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. with a working lunch provided.

To register for this free event, please contact Stephanie Sanchez at the Archdiocese Family and Life Ministries Office at either ssanchez@archlou.org or (502) 471-2129.

Catholic Charities of Louisville Opportunities

Join Catholic Charities Back to School Empower-Pack program where we are supplying over 700 backpacks full of supplies to our poor and vulnerable youth clients so that they go back to school confident and prepared to succeed.

To donate school supplies, go to our Amazon Wishlist or collect items at your parish or on your own and email Peyton Rhea at prhea@archlou.org for drop off instructions. We cannot do this without YOUR help.

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