Gulf Pine Catholic

4 Gulf Pine Catholic • March 1, 2024 Diocese of Biloxi begins preparation for the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage The Diocese of Biloxi is preparing for a major event which will see thousands visiting us from the southern part of the United States to be part of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. The Pilgrimage, which is part of the National Eucharistic Revival, will begin during the week of May 17-19, from four origin points: San Francisco, California, in the west; Bemidji, Minnesota, from the north; New Haven, Connecticut, from the east; and Brownsville, Texas, from the south. Our community is part of the “Juan Diego Route” beginning in Brownsville, Texas, at the U.S.-Mexico border. It will follow the Texas’ eastern border through Corpus Christi and Houston, and continue through New Orleans, Louisiana; Biloxi,Mississippi;Mobile,Alabama; Atlanta, Georgia; Nashville, Tennessee; and Louisville, Kentucky; on its way to join the other routes at the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. More than 100,000 pilgrims are expected to attend the Congress from all over the United States. We expect the Pilgrimage to be in our Diocese from June 9 through June 14. We are the only location on the route that will have the Pilgrimage in our communities for five days. The Diocese is expecting thousands of visitors for the Pilgrimage. Many events are scheduled at our Churches along the coast. To mark the occasion, the Diocese has prepared a commemorative tee shirt for this historic event. These tee shirts are available for purchase for $20 through your Parish Eucharistic Revival Team at your church. Supplies are limited, so place your order today. Confirmation 2024 St. Joseph Mission, Poplarville Bishop Louis F. Kihneman III administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to two young people from St. Joseph Mission Parish in Poplarville on February 18. Pictured l-r Bishop are Father Fintan Kilmurray, Camryn Oney, Bishop Kihneman, Deacon Douglas McNair, and Andrew Molasion. Photo/Juliana Skelton First Holy Communion 2024 First Holy Communion for our older Wednesday night class. It was a beautiful Mass with family and friends. God bless our students that made their First Communion today. Take Christ with you wherever you go. Primera Comunión para nuestra clase mayor de miércoles por la noche. Fue una hermosa misa con familiares y amigos. Dios bendiga a nuestros estudiantes que hicieron su primera comunión hoy. Lleva a Cristo contigo dondequiera que vayas. Immaculate Conception Parish, Laurel