"The Eucharist is the Highway to Heaven"
Blessed Carlos Acutis
Come and join the Diocese of New Ulm along with GIFT Pilgrimage, May 17-19, 2024, as we journey to the Star of the North Eucharistic Congress in Bemidji, MN, celebrate Pentecost Mass at Itasca State Park with Bishop Cozzens and the start of the Marian Route Pilgrimage, and join Bishop Zielinski at the Ignite event which includes Eucharistic Adoration and dinner at St. Anthony in Watkins, MN.
Fr. Bob Mraz retired and resident from St. John Paul II AFC and Fr. Shawn Polman from Bread of Life AFC will be our spiritual leaders during our Pilgrimage.
On Friday, May 17-18th, we will participate in the Star of the North Eucharistic Congress at the Sanford Center in Bemidji, MN. Keynote speakers include:
- Bishop Andrew Cozzens of the Diocese of Crookston
- Bishop Daniel J. Felton of the Diocese of Duluth
- Bishop Robert Barron of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester
- Father Mike Schmitz of the Diocese of Duluth
- Sister Jude Andrew Link, OP
We will celebrate Mass on Sunday, May 19th officially kicking off the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage at Itasca State Park.
As we journey to and from Bemidji, MN, here are some of our activities:
- New Ulm Diocese Social
- Fireworks over Lake Bemidji
- Diocese of New Ulm Eucharistic Revival "Ignite" Event in Watkins, MN
- St. Mary's Cathedral - St Cloud, MN
- And much much more
COME & JOIN THIS ONCE IN A LIFETIME NATIONAL EUCHARISTIC PILGRIMAGE
Registration cost includes congress ticket, meals, bus and hotel.
Room Occupancy
- 4 people per room, individual cost is $514.00
- 3 people per room, individual cost is $543.50
- 2 people per room, individual cost is $603.50
- 1 person per room cost is $780.00
Pickup locations: Darwin, Redwood Falls, Watkins, Willmar & Winsted