 Pilgrimage of the
Ark of the New Covenant
through the Archdiocese of Toronto
March 23 to 29, 2008
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Ark of the New Covenant
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In preparation for the 49 th International Eucharistic Congress, the Ark of the New Covenant is embarking on a 1700 km, 64 day walking pilgrimage through five national shrines. The journey begins March 23 rd, Easter Sunday, in Midland.
All are invited to join in parish celebrations as the Ark makes its way through the Archdiocese’s northern region.
Keep watch on this page for the latest information about routes and events that are open to all.
The walk from St. Margaret’s parish to Martyrs’ Shrine is open to all. If you would like to join in any other part of the walk, please contact the IEC at: arche@cei2008.ca or (418) 688-1211 ext. 259.
Sunday, March 23 – Midland
11 a.m. Mass at St. Margaret’s Parish (589 Hugel Ave) with Bishop Peter Hundt, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of Toronto & Bishop Pierre-Andr é Fournier, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of Quebec
1 p.m. Departure towards Martyrs’ Shrine
3 p.m. Blessing and Departure Ceremony at Martyrs’ Shrine with Bishop Hundt, Bishop Fournier & Fr. Alex Kirsten, Director of the Shrine
Monday, March 24 – overnight in Alliston, breaking outside Coldwater
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 190 King St. S, Alliston
3 p.m. Ark arrives at parish, followed by Divine Mercy
4 p.m. Opportunity to visit and ask questions about the Ark
5 p.m. Evening Prayer
6:30 p.m. Rosary
7 p.m. Mass
8 p.m. Exposition, Praise & Worship
9 p.m. Taizé Prayer
10 p.m. Silent Adoration to 7:30 a.m.
Tuesday, March 25 – Orillia
St. Paul the Apostle Parish (Alliston)
7:30 a.m. Morning Prayer
8 a.m. Mass
Guardian Angels Parish
7 p.m. Mass
Wednesday, March 26 – Brechin
St. Andrew's Parish, 2172 Concession Rd. 4, Brechin
7 p.m. Mass
Thursday, March 27 – Beaverton
St. Joseph's Parish, 573 Simcoe St., Beaverton
7 p.m. Mass, Adoration & Benediction
Friday, March 28 – Sutton West
St. Joseph's Parish, 573 Simcoe St., Beaverton
9 a.m. Prayer, Discussion and Catechesis
Our Lady of the Lake, 129 Metro Rd. N., Keswick
5 p.m. Novena to the Divine Mercy with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
7 p.m. Mass
Saturday, March 29 – handover to Peterborough Diocese
Brock Park, Manilla
9:30 a.m. Departure Prayer
For Additional Information
- For more information about the International Eucharistic Congress visit: www.cei2008.ca
- For information about the Archdiocese of Toronto pilgrimage to the Congress click here.
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