SAN DIEGO — The second annual Camino de California Eucharistic Pilgrimage is a 10-day driving pilgrimage from Friday, May 29, to Sunday, June 7.
Beginning in Sonoma, at Mission San Francisco Solano, the pilgrimage will visit all 21 historic California Missions. It will be in the Diocese of San Diego on June 6 and 7, bringing an estimated 200 pilgrims, including clergy and religious, for a dynamic weekend of faith-filled events across the region.
The pilgrimage’s San Diego portion will begin with visits to historic mission sites, including Mission San Luis Rey, where pilgrims will process through the grounds with the Blessed Sacrament and reflect on Franciscan spirituality.
The journey will then continue to Barrio Logan for a public Eucharistic procession from Port Park to Father Joe’s Villages, where participants will engage in service by distributing care packages to those in need and hear testimonies from the community.
Later in the day, pilgrims will process to Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish for a bilingual prayer experience, Eucharistic adoration, and a special message from Bishop Felipe Pulido, followed by a communal dinner. The evening will conclude at Mission San Diego de Alcalá with a solemn Holy Hour inside the historic church.
On June 7, the pilgrimage will culminate at the University of San Diego with a 9 a.m. Mass at Founders Chapel, celebrated by Bishop Pulido, followed by a Eucharistic procession across campus and a closing community brunch.
Supported by diocesan leadership, parish communities, and local volunteers, the San Diego events highlight devotion to the Eucharist, cultural diversity, and a commitment to service. All are invited to join part or all of this unique spiritual journey.
Bishop Pulido said, “I warmly invite all the faithful of our Local Church to participate, whether by walking in the pilgrimage, praying for its success, welcoming pilgrims along the way, or joining the Corpus Christi procession here in San Diego.”
For a full list of events and itinerary, visit caminodecalifornia.org.
