2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Route Announced

3,300 miles from Indianapolis to Los Angeles

As the three-year National Eucharistic Revival in the United States draws to a close on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, we are excited to launch the St. Katharine Drexel Route. This pilgrimage will take us from Indianapolis to Los Angeles, inviting the faithful to pray before the Blessed Sacrament along the way.

Daily Eucharistic Encounters

The 2025 Drexel Route begins with a Mass of Thanksgiving in Indianapolis on Sunday, May 18th. The pilgrimage team will journey through the Midwest, travel through Texas, and continue across the Southwest United States.

Each day will include sacred moments with daily Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Eucharistic Processions, witness talks, and fellowship meals with the Perpetual Pilgrims.

Key Stops Along the Route

• May 18-19: Diocese of Joliet
• May 19-21: Tomb of Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen, Peoria
• Shrine of Blessed Stanley Rother
• Several historic missions in Southern California
• St. Michael Church near Window Rock (Navajo Nation capital)
• Finale: Corpus Christi weekend in Los Angeles, with a procession at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels

Patron of the Pilgrimage: St. Katharine Drexel

St. Katharine Drexel, born into a wealthy and devout family, dedicated her life to serving Native American and African American communities. She founded the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, establishing 50 missions and over 60 schools by the time of her death in 1955. Canonized by Pope John Paul II in 2000, she remains an inspiration for this pilgrimage.

St. Katharine Drexel, pray for us!

Who’s Involved?

• Jesus Christ: The focus of the entire pilgrimage—walk side-by-side with Our Risen Lord.
• Perpetual Pilgrims: A dedicated group of young adults and priest chaplains traveling the full route.
• Eucharistic Caravan: Those joining for segments of the route.
• Gracious Hosts: Lay families, parishes, religious orders, schools, and shrines providing hospitality along the way.

Bringing Christ to the Margins

The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will embrace the universal Church by celebrating Masses in various languages, rites, and musical styles. Pilgrims will serve the marginalized by visiting nursing homes, food banks, and a federal prison.

More Information to Follow

Stay tuned for updates on how you can participate in this historic Eucharistic journey!