A priest elevates the monstrance during Eucharistic adoration

Benedictine College and the National Eucharistic Revival

Benedictine College is pleased to be a sponsor of the National Eucharistic Congress, coming next July to Indianapolis, and we are excited to host a major stop along the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage headed to the event.

National Eucharistic Congress

Pilgrimage Stop in Atchison, Kansas

Pilgrims walking along the western St. Junipero Serra Route, named for the missionary priest who walked thousands of miles ministering to the Spanish settlers and indigenous people in 1700s California, will reach Atchison on June 25, 2024. The group will spend the night in Adoration at Benedictine College and will celebrate Mass on the morning of June 26 before continuing their procession east.

Schedule

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Approx. 3 p.m.

Arrival of the Blessed Sacrament in Atchison and Procession to St. Benedict’s Abbey

5:00 p.m.

Solemn Vespers 

5:30 p.m.

Evening Celebration with Dinner

5:30 p.m. - 5:45 a.m.

Overnight Adoration 

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

5:40 a.m.

Vigils/Lauds 

9:45 a.m.

Benediction 

10:00 a.m.

Holy Mass

11:15 a.m.

Eucharistic Procession around Benedictine College Campus

Be a part of it all!

You can become a pilgrim and participate in the procession across the Missouri River bridge, through Atchison, and up to the Benedictine campus on June 25, 2024! There will also be a dinner, a Christian music concert, Mass, and Adoration. RSVP for the procession in Atchison and for related events using the link below.

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