View a list of public eucharistic processions taking place in parishes on the feast of Corpus Christi, June 11:
Every year on the second Sunday after Pentecost, the Church observes the solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, also known as the solemnity of Corpus Christi, which translates from Latin to “body of Christ.” The main purpose of this feast is to turn our focus to two manifestations of the body of Christ: the holy Eucharist and the Church.
The Church in the U.S. is currently engaged in a National Eucharistic Revival to help restore Catholics’ understanding of and devotion to this great mystery.
Join us June 10 for Into the Mystery
One year ago, on the feast of Corpus Christi, the diocese kicked off its celebration of the eucharistic revival. Our celebration has continued throughout the year and as we transition from the diocesan to the parish year of the revival, the diocese is hosting “Into the Mystery” on Saturday, June 10 on the campus of Aquinas College. All are welcome! Register-Registro
Parish Eucharistic Processions on the feast of Corpus Christi
If your parish is holding a eucharistic procession and you’d like to be included in the list below, please email details to [email protected].
The feast of Corpus Christi presents us with the ideal opportunity for eucharistic procession, the witness of the veneration toward the most holy Eucharist, conducted through public streets. These are opportunities to actively and visibly bring Jesus outside the walls of our churches and into the streets of our local communities. Several of our parishes will be participating in this public veneration of our Eucharistic Lord this weekend.
View the list below:
Basilica of St. Adalbert, Grand Rapids
June 11:
11 a.m. Mass followed by the procession to St. Mary Church, Grand Rapids, and back
Cathedral of Saint Andrew, Grand Rapids
June 11:
12 p.m. Mass followed immediately by the procession (the Mass is in Spanish, the procession will be bilingual). The procession route will be approximately one mile and will return to the cathedral for the Benediction.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, Grand Rapids
June 11:
11:30 a.m. Mass with combined parish choirs singing Rheinberger’s Orchestral Mass in C
1 p.m. Procession begins at 151 Garfield St., Grand Rapids
A potluck, grill-out will take place in the parish courtyard following the procession. The parish will provide meat and drinks. Guests are asked to bring a dish to pass. (Details)
St. Anthony, Saranac
June 13:
As part of the parish’s inaugural Feast Fest, join them for:
5:30 p.m. – Mass at St. Anthony Church
6:30 p.m. – Eucharistic procession through downtown Saranac
7 – 8:30 p.m. – Fest at the pavilion next to the Saranac’s downtown railroad depot with free pizza, dessert and drinks
St. Isidore, Grand Rapids
June 11:
10:30 a.m. Mass followed by the parish’s annual procession that includes singing and praying during a short walking route around the neighborood; refreshments will be served in the hospitality room afterward.
St. Mary-St. Paul, Big Rapids
June 11:
11 a.m. Mass followed by the procession from St. Paul to St. Mary (celebrating the parish’s 150th anniversary year); refreshments following; bring your rosary and walking shoes. Two stops for benediction and adoration along the route (bring your own chair if you’d like to sit); transportation will be provided at St. Mary’s back to St. Paul. (Details)
St. Stephen, E. Grand Rapids
June 11:
10:30 a.m. Mass followed by a eucharistic procession and potluck lunch. Please bring a dish to pass. Click to sign up.
