National Eucharistic Pilgrimage passes through the
Diocese of Trenton

We are delighted to annonce our participation in the National Eucharistic Pilrimage, where we will have the profound honor of welcoming and adoring Jesus in the most Holy Eucharist. The pilgrimage will intercede with three of our parish communities in Trenton, Manahawkin and Bordentown on May 28 through May 30, 2024. We invite you participate in adoration, processions and masses offered by our Bishop O'Connell all three days. 

The greater National Prilgrimage is made up of four routes; 

• Marian Route (North) 
• St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Route (East)
• St. Juan Diego Route (South) 
• St. Junipero Sera Route (West)

We are the Seton Route, you may see the stops below. 

 

Pilgrimage Schedule in the Diocese of Trenton

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at the Cathedral of St. Mary
151 N. Warren St. Trenton NJ 08628

Note: Wednesday's events will be celebrated in Spanish, mass will be offered by Bishop O'Connell at 7:15 pm.

Acompañenos para una reunión especial adaptada a nuestra comunidad de habla hispana mientras iniciamos la parada de la Peregrinación en nuestra diócesis. Se brindarán charlas, misa, adoracion y procesión para niños y jóvenes haciéndolo una experiencia acogedora para toda la familia.
  6:00 pm  Platicas para hombres, mujeres, jovenes y niños
7:00 pm  Llegada de los peregrinos
7:15 pm  Santa Misa celebrada por el Obispo
8:15 pm  Adoración al Santísimo
9:00 pm  Procesión con Velas
9:30 pm  Bendición final 

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at St, Mary of the Pines Church
100 Bishop Ln. Manahawkin, NJ 08050

On the Second day pilgrims will be recieved in Manahawkin where you are invited to participate in adoration and procession as well as a special mass offered by Bishop O'Connell. 
  7:30 pm  Procession to Parish Center
7:50 pm  Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
8:30 pm  Benediction

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Mary Mother of the Church Parish
45 Crosswicks St. Bordentown NJ 08505 

The third and final day will be celebrated in Bordentown begining with mass and a small procession to Bordentown Hilltop Park. Afterwards everyone is invited to walk with the pilgrims from Bordentown Hilltop Park to the Lower Trenton Bridge where the official handoff to the Archdiocese will take place. 
  10:00 am  Procession from the Parish to Bordentown Hilltop Park
 

Read about the Pilgrimage in 'The Monitor'

This special coverage provides detailed information about the pilgrims and the stops they will be making through the Seton Route. Read about it here.

This issue of the Monitor Magazine has dedicated a special section on the Eucharistic Revival, here you may find information about the Eucharistic Revival campaign, Eucharistic Adoration and our role in the larger national Pilgrimage. Link to Special Section on Eucharistic Revival