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Our National Emmaus Moment

Catholic communities across the country are invited to be part of the historic movement to set hearts ablaze along the four distinct routes that make up the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. An updated map is now available that highlights the special events that correspond to the cities and dioceses punctuating each leg of this unprecedented journey converging at the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis on July 16, 2024.

All public events associated with the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage are free and invite the participation of the faithful from every corner of the country. Anyone who wishes to travel with our Eucharistic Lord as a day pilgrim or celebrate our shared faith with the Perpetual Pilgrims at milestones along the way may register online with their respective diocese.

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Pilgrims walking along a road.

The Routes

Click the locations on the map to learn more about the events taking place on the four routes, or visit our About page for a more in-depth overview of this historic journey.

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Exclusive Media Events

Media are invited to attend two special info sessions that will offer more information on the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and the Perpetual Pilgrims serving on each route. These sessions will take place on February 29 at 12:00 pm EST and March 21 at 2:00 pm EST.  Members of the media must register for each event separately.

February 29
12:00PM EST
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March 21
2:00PM EST
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Meet the Spokespersons

Will Peterson

Tim Glemkowski

Chief Executive Officer of the National Eucharistic Congress, Inc.

Tim Glemkowski is the Executive Director of the National Eucharistic Congress. Most recently, he was Director of Strategy in the Archbishop’s Office for the Archdiocese of Denver, assisting with initiatives focused on building for a time of apostolic mission. 

He is the former founder and president of L'Alto Catholic Institute and Revive Parishes. Tim authored Made for Mission: Renewing Your Parish Culture, which was released in Fall 2019 through Our Sunday Visitor. He is an international speaker who has also consulted for many organizations, dioceses, and parishes. His writing has appeared in numerous print and web-based theological and catechetical publications. 

Tim and his wife, Maggie, live in Lakewood, CO, with their four young children.

Will Peterson

Joel Stepanek

Vice President of Programming and Administration For the National Eucharistic Congress, Inc.

Joel Stepanek has been actively and passionately involved in ministry for over 15 years. What began as a simple internship in a parish youth ministry office evolved into an incredible adventure that led him on numerous middle school lock-ins, high school retreats, and parish missions.  

Joel has traveled across the world speaking to groups of all sizes, ages, and vocations. In his new position, he is privileged to mobilize Catholics in the United States on mission through a renewed encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist.   

Joel and his wife, Colleen, reside in Phoenix, AZ, with their three young children.

Suggested Interview Questions:

  • Can you offer an overview of the four routes of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and how the starting locations were selected?
  • You’ve just issued a new interactive map that highlights a multitude of special events taking place on each route. Are you able to share a few highlights?
  • What can you share with our audience about the Perpetual Pilgrims that are being selected to serve on these routes from start to finish? When will those individuals be announced?
  • How are you inviting the public to participate in the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage?
  • Where can people go to learn more and get involved?

Media Requests

Contact Carrie Kline at media@eucharisticcongress.org for interview requests.
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Click on the link below to access logos and route maps for the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage.
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