Assembly Gathering

Lansing Gathering

Breslin Center on the MSU Campus

1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Gather with thousands of faith-filled Catholics at the Breslin Center in East Lansing for a once in a lifetime experience where you will be inspired by presentations from world renowned speakers such as Fr. Mike Schmitz, Jennifer Fulwiler, Deacon Larry Oney, Fr. Joe Krupp and the chief shepherd of our diocese, Bishop Earl Boyea. We will also be led in beautiful and uplifting praise and worship by our house band consisting of some of the most talented musicians from across our diocese. Throughout the day you’ll have the opportunity to view several fascinating religious displays from some of the most miraculous events in the history of Christianity.

7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Throughout the morning and afternoon of the Assembly at the Breslin Center, attendees will have access to the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the opportunity to view several religious displays such as the Eucharistic Miracles of the World, the Shroud of Turin, Our Lady of Guadalupe and Sacred Relics of the Saints. Participants will also be able to take advantage of the best-of-the-best of a variety of Catholic vendors and ministries. Fun activities for young children will also be available and professional childcare will be offered free-of-charge during select times in the afternoon. The Breslin Center concession stands will be open for those who wish to purchase meals on site.

Note: Doors to the Breslin Center will open at 7:00 a.m. for Assembly attendees who wish to park at the Breslin and ride the free shuttle to the Eucharistic Procession.  Assembly goers who choose not to walk in the Eucharistic Procession are welcome to view it live, remotely from the Breslin Center.  Parking is available in lots around the Breslin at a cost of $10 for the day. For groups planning to arrive by bus, there is a $40 parking fee. Free bus transportation from the Breslin to St. Mary Cathedral will be provided starting at 7:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. for those who want to be dropped off at the Church of the Resurrection to only walk half of the procession.

4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The day’s events will come to a joyful culmination with a celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass offered by Bishop Earl Boyea with nearly all the clergy of the Diocese of Lansing.

*REMINDER: Parishes throughout the diocese have been asked to refrain from scheduling any events on the day of the Assembly and not to schedule Saturday afternoon/evening Masses in hopes that all our parishioners and clergy from across the diocese may join Bishop Boyea for this special Mass.