Pilgrims walk in the steps of the Georgia Martyrs July 16, 2026By Michael R. Heinlein OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, World News In late October, a little more than a month after Archbishop Fulton Sheen is to become “blessed,” the sixth beatification on American soil will take place — this time of five Franciscan martyrs who died in 1597 in the Georgia seedbed of American Catholicism.
A quiet vigil with Jesus July 16, 2026By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, Local News, News In the quiet hours before dawn, while most Marylanders slept, Janine Sterner kept watch in perpetual adoration at Immaculate Conception in Towson. Her story reflects the enduring devotion of those who answer the call to pray before the Blessed Sacrament.
Pope Leo to pilgrims: ‘Strong eucharistic heritage of US must continue as source of renewal, unity’ July 5, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: America's 250th anniversary, Eucharist, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Participants in the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage carry on the “great legacy of faith” that has crucially shaped the U.S., now marking its 250th anniversary, said Pope Leo XIV in a message to those gathered for the pilgrimage’s concluding liturgy in Philadelphia.
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage reaches Maine before turning toward Philadelphia June 26, 2026By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, World News Catholics of all ages walked through downtown Manchester, New Hampshire, June 21, following the Eucharist in a monstrance sheltered by an embroidered baldichino raised on four poles.
Eucharist transforms believers into Christ’s body and counters division, pope says June 24, 2026By Josephine Peterson OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Participation in the Eucharist transforms believers into the Body of Christ and offers a remedy to the divisions affecting families and communities, Pope Leo XIV said during his weekly general audience June 24.
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage includes boardwalk evangelization along Atlantic shore June 17, 2026By Cathy Rossi OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, World News As he began to process on a warm and breezy morning June 12 along the boardwalk, local Catholic Chris Cikanovich said, “I wanted to be a part of this and show what the Eucharist means to us.”
Eucharistic pilgrims focus on bringing Jesus to everyone June 15, 2026By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, Local News, News For the nine “perpetual pilgrims” traveling with the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage from Florida to Maine to Pennsylvania, prayer and mission are at the center of their journey.
Archbishop Lori: Sacred Heart reconciles divisions and transforms hardened hearts June 11, 2026By Jean Gonzalez OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, Local News, News, Video “We consecrate our nation, not because it is perfect, but because it is beloved by God. We entrust to the Heart of Christ our achievements and failures, our hopes and anxiety, our present challenges and our future aspirations.”
National pilgrimage makes history with first eucharistic pilgrimage across Chesapeake Bay June 11, 2026By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, Local News, News After an evening that saw the first-ever eucharistic procession in the state capital’s streets, Catholics recorded another first June 11 with the first eucharistic procession across the Chesapeake Bay.
Rain, sun and rainbows mark eucharistic pilgrimage stops in Anne Arundel County June 11, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, Local News, News While a thunderstorm greeted everyone as they arrived at St. Mary, only a few raindrops were falling when the eucharistic procession to the State House began. Singing songs and saying prayers in both English and Spanish, participants waved white flags, carried signs saying “Jesus, I Love You” and smiled at those gathered to watch the procession.
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage features a blessing for Baltimore from atop the Washington Monument June 10, 2026By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Eucharist, Feature, Local News, News From one of Baltimore’s most iconic landmarks, the Eucharist was lifted in prayer over the city as part of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage.
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage arrives in Maryland June 10, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate With the theme, “One Nation Under God,” the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage arrived in the Archdiocese of Baltimore June 9 at the site of the nation’s first monument to George Washington – a stoic stone tower just off the Appalachian Trail in Middletown.
