Join us for any or all of the events held in conjunction with the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage “One Nation Under God” Route passing through the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington on June 11 and 12, 2026.
Under the patronage of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, we look forward to walking together, worshipping together, and glorifying Jesus in the Eucharist as the source and summit of our faith.
Additional information will be available soon so please check back often to cdow.org/cabriniroute and keep an eye on The Dialog newspaper/website as the Pilgrimage gets closer!
11:00 AM – Arrival of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
Kent Island, Maryland – the Archdiocese of Baltimore will introduce the Perpetual Pilgrim team and hand off our Eucharistic Lord to the Diocese of Wilmington.
11:30 AM – Mass
St. Christopher’s Church, Chester, MD (Kent Island) – The Diocese of Wilmington will officially begin our leg of the Eucharistic Pilgrimage with Mass at St. Christopher’s and Most Rev. William E. Koenig as Principal Celebrant.
2:00 PM – Service Event and “Meet & Greet”
Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Easton, MD – Jesus and the Perpetual Pilgrims travel to Ss. Peter and Paul Parish in Easton Maryland and you are invited to meet and greet the Perpetual Pilgrim team, join us for Eucharistic Adoration, and connect with Catholic Charities staff and programs available in the Diocese of Wilmington.
Attendees at this event are asked to bring a shelf stable pantry item for donation to Catholic Charities Diocesan-wide food pantry initiative to keep our local food pantries stocked throughout the Summer.
5:30 PM – Eucharistic Procession
St. Michael the Archangel, Georgetown, DE – Join us for a Eucharistic Procession in the immediate area of St. Michael the Archangel (Robinson Street, James Street, N Front Street, and Edward Street). The Eucharistic Procession will be followed by Mass with the St. Michael’s community.
6:30 PM – Mass (Bilingual)
St. Michael the Archangel, Georgetown, DE – Following our Eucharistic Procession, join us for a bilingual Mass with the vibrant Catholic community of St. Michael the Archangel.
7:30 PM – Evening of Fellowship & Faith
St. Michael the Archangel, Georgetown, DE – At the conclusion of Mass, join us for an evening of fellowship and faith, meet the Perpetual Pilgrim team and celebrate the faith of our Georgetown community. Food and drink will be available in addition to an opportunity for Eucharistic Adoration.
(Please note, the Perpetual Pilgrim team will depart Georgetown no later than 9:30 PM)
10:30 PM – 5:30 AM – Overnight Eucharistic Adoration
St. Mary Star of the Sea, Ocean City, MD – Spend time with our Eucharistic Lord into the early hours of June 12th as the Cabrini Route reaches Ocean City, Maryland. St. Mary Star of the Sea is the first Catholic Church in Ocean City, MD.
6:00 AM – Sunrise Eucharistic Procession
– Starting Point: Ocean City Lifesaving Museum (813 S. Atlantic Avenue)
– Ending Point: Holy Savior Parish (1705 Philadelphia Avenue)
Join us in prayer and procession as we bring our Eucharistic Lord to the Ocean City Boardwalk! Procession will begin at 6:00 AM near the Ocean City Lifesaving Museum at the southern tip of the Boardwalk and will end at Holy Savior Parish. Exit the Boardwalk at 17th Street and use the crosswalks at Baltimore and Philadelphia Avenues to reach the church.
Parking is limited and paid in this part of Ocean City, please plan accordingly. If possible plan to park your car closer to Holy Savior and walk south to connect with the procession
7:15 AM – Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
Holy Savior, Ocean City, MD – Following the Eucharistic Procession along the Boardwalk, we will conclude our time in Ocean City with Benediction at Holy Savior Church.
The Perpetual Pilgrim team will depart following Benediction.
10:30 AM – Mass and Consecration to the Sacred Heart
St. Peter Cathedral, Wilmington, DE – All are welcome to join us at the Cathedral of St. Peter for Mass as we close out the CDOW leg of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. In unity with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Bishop William E. Koenig will lead the Consecration to the Sacred Heart as part of the liturgy.
12:00 PM – Departure to the Diocese of Camden
Bishop Koenig and the Perpetual Pilgrim team will depart from downtown Wilmington via boat across the Delaware River to meet Bishop Williams and the faithful of the Diocese of Camden for the next leg of the Eucharistic Pilgrimage.
Parking and public view will be limited in the immediate area of the boat departure. Faithful are welcome to view the departure from the Wilmington Riverwalk and the Jack A. Markell Trail (additional information about the departure route is coming soon).
Registration for individual events is strongly encouraged to ensure event organizers can prepare. Register directly on the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage website.
Interested in volunteering or receiving additional information? Include “National Eucharistic Pilgrimage – CDOW” in the subject line and…
- Recent coverage of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in Wilmington:
- National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is Coming to Wilmington (Press Release, January 2026) https://cdow.org/happenings/national-eucharistic-pilgrimage-coming-to-the-diocese-of-wilmington/
- The Dialog –
- Visit the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage website to learn more about the Theme: One Nation Under God and the Patroness of the Route, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini – https://www.eucharisticpilgrimage.org/
And follow the Diocese of Wilmington and The Dialog on social media