Corpus Christi around the Archdiocese (Photos)
Parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Newark honored the true and real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist with public processions and adoration during the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, also known as Corpus Christi, on June 2.
The faithful joined in processions to publicly witness the belief in the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. On the same day, many parishes celebrated First Holy Communion, marking the first time for some of the faithful to partake of Christ’s love in the Eucharist and be united with Him in the Church. Some parishes also created carpets made of flower petals depicting various religious scenes to welcome the Eucharistic Presence of our Lord.
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The Feast of Corpus Christi began in France in the early 13th century and was made a universal celebration by Pope Urban IV in 1264. This year, parishes prepared for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi on Sunday, June 2, as part of the three-year National Eucharistic Revival Initiative.
Here’s how parishes across the Archdiocese of Newark celebrated the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ:
Saint Aloysius Parish in Jersey City held a Corpus Christi procession and adorned their altar with a visual representation of the breaking of the bread.
St. Stephen’s in Kearny commemorated Corpus Christi with a procession through the surrounding streets, concluding with a benediction upon returning to the church.
Saint Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral in Newark conducted the Eucharistic procession following their 11 a.m. Mass, accompanied by an Ecuadorian band playing traditional Spanish hymns.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Our Lady of the Valley, and St. John’s Church in Orange observed Corpus Christi together with Auxiliary Bishop Cruz. Parishioners prayed and sang for two miles, stopping at all three parishes.
Around 100 parishioners of Our Lady of Sorrows in South Orange participated in the Eucharistic procession, walking alongside the Knights of Columbus Regina Pacis Council, who helped organize the event.
Saint James in Springfield marked the occasion with a Eucharistic procession, pausing to pray at stations decorated by families representing various cultural traditions – Italian, Polish, Filipino, Spanish, and Portuguese.
The Church of St. Philomena in Livingston celebrated Corpus Christi with a procession on parish grounds.
Saint Aloysius Parish in Caldwell hosted a Corpus Christi Procession immediately following their 11 AM Mass.
Saint Michael’s Parish in Cranford marked Corpus Christi with a Eucharistic procession.
Our Lady of Peace in New Providence held a Eucharistic procession, utilizing the ombrellino and baldacchino gifted by Msgr. Harahan to commemorate his 50th anniversary of ordination.
Saint Bartholomew the Apostle Church in Scotch Plains observed the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ with a procession after their noon Mass.
St. Thomas the Apostle in Bloomfield held a Corpus Christi procession after their 10 AM Mass.
Featured Image: Monastery of Our Lady of the Rosary in Summit observed Corpus Christi with a procession. Participants gathered in the monastery chapel, joined by extern sisters and chaplain, Father Elias, before processing through the streets of Summit.
