The four-month pilgrim journey officially commences on Friday, August 21, 2026, hosted at the mother seat of the local Church, the Cathedral Shrine and Parish of the Good Shepherd in Fairview, Quezon City.

1. The Grand Opening Schedule (August 21, 2026)

• Arrival and Welcome Ceremonies: The sacred itinerary begins at 9:00 AM at the Good Shepherd Cathedral, opening doors for the faithful, altar servers, youth ministries, and devotees to spend personal moments of veneration and silent adoration.

• Official Welcoming Mass: The grand opening day culminates in the solemn Eucharistic Celebration at 6:00 PM, to be presided by Most Rev. Roberto O. Gaa, D.D., Bishop of the Diocese of Novaliches.

2. A Multi-Diocesan Journey Across Greater Manila

Following its solemn launch at the Good Shepherd Cathedral, the Pilgrim Image of St. Tarcisius will embark on an extensive pastoral tour spanning three key ecclesiastical jurisdictions from August 21 through December 13, 2026:

• Diocese of Novaliches

• Diocese of Malolos

• Diocese of Antipolo

Over the coming weeks, the image will visit selected parishes and shrines, drawing the faithful closer to the Real Presence of Christ in the Most Blessed Sacrament.

3. The Witness of Saint Tarcisius

Saint Tarcisius stands as an enduring patron of altar servers and a timeless model of Eucharistic reverence. As a young boy in ancient Rome, he chose martyrdom over surrender, fiercely guarding the consecrated Hosts against a hostile crowd. His pilgrim tour serves as an urgent, tender reminder for our modern communities: to rediscover deep reverence, quiet adoration, and uncompromising love for Jesus in the Eucharist.

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