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FAQ
When should I register?
It is recommended to register soon to reserve your spot. Tickets are limited to 4,000 participants on a first come, first served basis.
What does my registration fee include?
Your registration fee ($40 for adults, $30 for youth, and $1 for children ages 6 and under) includes a two day pass to the Eucharistic Congress. The registration fee does not include meals.
What are my options for lunch on Saturday?
Participants can purchase lunch items from the Sanford Center Concession Stands or be free to patron any of the restaurants in Bemidji.
Contact
Please direct all questions regarding the Star of the North Eucharistic Congress, or the May 19 Mass & Eucharistic Procession at Itasca State Park to eucharisticrevival@crookston.org
The Marian Route
The northern route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage begins with the Holy Mass on the Solemnity of Pentecost in Itasca State Park.
The procession departs from the headwaters of the great Mississippi River, making its way through the Midwest and meeting up with the other three pilgrimage routes at the National Eucharistic Congrss in Indianapolis. Thousands of pilgrims, including twelve perpetual pilgrims, will walk alongside Jesus, traveling from city to city, attending daily Mass and adoring Jesus in adoration.
The Marian route is named for its visit to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in Wisconsin = the first and only approved Marian Apparition site in the United States..
More information about how to participate in the May 19th Pentecost Mass & the beginning of the Marian Route of the National Eucharistic Procession at the Headwaters of the Mississippi River in Itasca State Park – including schedule, directions, parking, transportation, and other details will be made available here.
The Four Routes
The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is a national procession beginning on May 19, 2024 – The Solemnity of Pentecost. There are four procession routes, all descending on Indianapolis for the 10th National Eucharistic Congress. The Seton Route (East) begins in Hartford, Connecticut, The Juan Diego Route (South) begins in Brownsville, Texas. The Junipero Serra Route (West) begins in San Francisco, California and the Marian Route (North) begins in the Diocese of Crookston, MN – at the Headwaters of the Great Mississippi River (also known as the River of the Immaculate Conception).
May 19th Mass and Procession
Beginning of the Marian Route of the National Eucharistic Procession
On May 19th, Catholics from across the upper Midwest will celebrate Holy Mass on the Solemnity of Pentecost to be followed by the beginning of the Marian Route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. The pilgrimage will proceed over the next three months towards Indianapolis, Indiana, the site of the National Eucharistic Congress.
The Mass will be held near the North Entrance of Itasca State Park at the Lake Itasca Region Pioneer Farmers location (16879 North Entrance Drive, Shevlin, MN). The Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will be held outdoors. After Mass concludes, the Marian Route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will begin by processing the Blessed Sacrament in a monstrance into Itasca State Park. Near the headwaters of the Mississippi River, a solemn Benediction will occur. Those attending the Mass may wish to join in the procession to the site of the Benediction (about ¾ mile walk). After the Benediction, a smaller group of pilgrims will continue processing the Blessed Sacrament towards LaPorte, Minnesota where the first day of the procession will conclude.
SOME INFORMATION FOR THOSE WHO ARE ATTENDING THE MASS:
– There is no registration to attend the Mass.
– Parking is available on site. With Mass beginning at 10:00 we ask that everyone arrive by 9:40 so that you have time to park and move to the location for the Mass.
– Seating will not be provided. You will need to bring your own lawn or folding camping chair.
SOME INFORMATION FOR THOSE WHO ARE ATTENDING THE MASS:
– There is no registration to attend the Mass.
– Parking is available on site. With Mass beginning at 10:00 we ask that everyone arrive by 9:40 so that you have time to park and move to the location for the Mass.
– Seating will not be provided. You will need to bring your own lawn or folding camping chair.
– Plan for the weather- temperatures on this date range from a low of 46 to a high of 78. Given that the Mass is in the morning, plan for cooler temeratures.
Plan your Trip
Please note as the Star of the North Eucharistic Congress draws near there is LIMITED AVAILBILTY at hotels in the Bemidji area.
As you plan your weekend in Bemidji, keep in mind that the Star of the North Eucharistic Congress begins Friday evening at 7:00 PM with Eucharistic adoration and a keynote presentation by Bishop Robert Barron, and continues Saturday with Mass at 9:00 AM, followed by a day filled with testimonies, music, interactive “Saints Alive” presentations for families, keynote addresses by Sister Jude Andrew, Bishop Andrew Cozzens, and Father Mike Schmitz. There will also be a large vendor and exhibit hall throughout the conference. The congress concludes at 4:30 PM.
On Sunday, all are welcome to Lake Itasca State Park for outdoor Mass with Bishop Cozzens . The Mass of the Solemnity of Pentecost will take place at Itasca’s Pioneer Village, beginning at 10:00 AM. Following Mass, there will be a Eucharistic Procession to the headwaters of the Mississippi River. Here will commence the 1,000 mile Eucharistic procession along the Marian Route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. Details and Logistics regarding Sunday’s events at Lake Itasca State Park will be made available here in November.
To accomodate pilgrims, a significant number of hotel rooms have been blocked near the Sanford Center. Hotel information can be accessed here.
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