By Jonathan Magee
The whole of Donegal is invited by Bishop Donal McKeown to take part in a worldwide Marian procession next month.
The worldwide Eucharistic procession will start at St Mary’s chapel, Creggan, Derry, and move through the streets, concluding at Celtic Park GAA Stadium with the Benediction and an afternoon of praise and worship, on Saturday June 13.
Some of the world’s most recognised Marian shrines will take part.
Organisers are calling on all families in Donegal to come to Derry for the occasion. Buses are travelling from across the country and organisers plan to distribute over 10,000 bottles of holy oils, miraculous medals, rosary beads and other sacramentals to those attending.
Organisers call for joining in unity at the Marian Procession in Derry on Saturday, June 13.
The event takes place during the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Fatima and St Anthony.
So far it will see over 140 parishes across six continents join in unity, with shrines including Fatima, Knock, Lourdes, La Salette, Garabandal and Beauraing among those who have signed up.
The schedule begins with 24 hours of adoration at St Mary’s Chapel, Creggan, commencing at 10.30am on Friday, June 12, the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
The Men’s Rosary of Ireland will lead the Holy Rosary at Guildhall Square from 10.45am to 11.15am on Saturday, followed by Holy Mass at St Mary’s Chapel, Creggan at noon.
The worldwide Eucharistic Procession will then move through the streets of Derry, concluding at Celtic Park GAA Stadium.
The procession follows two worldwide Eucharistic processions held in the city in 2025, which were joined by 220 parishes across six continents.
Organisers say those events have already borne fruit, with reported increases in Mass attendance and vocations.
Dozens of prayer groups and organisations have pledged their support, among them the Legion of Mary, Youth 2000, Divine Mercy, Catholic Mothers of Ireland and the Men’s Rosary, with buses travelling from the four corners of Ireland.
International media are expected to attend the event.
For further information and updates, visit the Guardians of the Faith YouTube channel or www.worldwidemarianprocession.com
Parishes wishing to register can email [email protected]