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A Grace-Filled Procession of Hope

by Father Joe

Last weekend, on the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, parishioners from both of our collaborative parishes came together in one of the most visible and grace-filled acts of public faith our towns have seen in many years. After celebrating Sunday Mass together at St. Mary church, we followed....
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Thank you to Café Assisi

The delicious luncheon served at St. Mary following the recent Eucharistic Procession was kindly donated by Café Assisi of Wrentham. We are most appreciative of their generosity.
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Corpus Christi - The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ

On the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, we give special honor to Jesus, truly present in the most Blessed Sacrament of the altar. As Catholics, we worship the presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist, both during and outside of Mass. We are encouraged....
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Eucharistic Procession and the Virtues of the Jubilee Year – Pilgrims of Hope - 2025, continued….

by Fr. Patrick Chibuko

Stop 4: Freedom - Liberty The heart of the Eucharistic Procession represents Christ's liberating presence moving through the world. The exposed Blessed Sacrament carried through the streets, neighborhoods, and public spaces symbolizes God's freedom from the confines of sacred buildings to encounter humanity in their everyday contexts. By this procession, the people of God witness their faith....
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Eucharistic Procession and the Virtues of the Jubilee Year Pilgrims of Hope - 2025

by Fr. Patrick Chibuko

Eucharistic procession was instituted in the thirteenth century in honour of the Blessed Sacrament on the solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ. The procession celebrates the consecrated host (the Eucharist) that is carried through the streets or within church grounds, typically displayed in a monstrance for public veneration. It serves as both public worship and evangelization. It is a journey of faith....
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