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Eucharistic Procession with Bishop Olmsted in Downtown Phoenix
Jun 6, 2021 @ 6:00 am - 8:00 am
Bishop Thomas Olmsted will be leading a Eucharistic Procession through the streets of downtown Phoenix on Corpus Christi Sunday, June 6, beginning at 6 a.m. at Virginia G. Piper Plaza.
The Eucharistic Procession, in combination with the recent release of Bishop Olmsted’s Apostolic Exhortation “Veneremur Cernui,” continues the celebration of the Year of St. Joseph.
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SCHEDULE
| 5:30 a.m. | Gather on Monroe Street in front of Virginia G. Piper Plaza |
| 6 a.m. | Eucharistic Procession begins (approximately 3 miles) |
| 6:30-7 a.m. | Prayer stop at Mater Misericordiæ – alternative for those who do not participate in the procession |
| 8 a.m. | Return to Virginia G. Piper Plaza – Conclusion of Event |
PARKING
- Parking available for a fee at Heritage Garage off 5th St
- Check Light Rail availability
- Limited street parking available
ROUTE MAP & OTHER NOTES
The procession will begin and end on Monroe St between 3rd and 5th streets. We will step off promptly at 6 a.m., process around Mater Misericordiæ Parish, and return to Virginia G. Piper Plaza between 7:30 and 8 a.m. Morning Mass at St. Mary’s Basilica is not available after the procession due to another event.
The procession route is approximately 3 miles round trip. If you would like to participate one way, rather than the full 3 miles, please plan to gather at Virginia G. Piper Plaza for the 6 a.m. beginning or at Mater Misericordiæ at 6:30 a.m. for the second half of the procession.
Bring water and wear comfy shoes.
