[UPDATE: We updated the August 21, 2026. Please check HERE for the update.]

Following the grand opening at the mother church of the Diocese of Novaliches, the Pilgrim Image of Saint Tarcisius of Rome, Child Martyr of the Eucharist, embarks on an extensive multi-diocesan pilgrimage across Metro Manila, Bulacan, and Rizal.

Below is the verified full schedule and vicariate routing from August 21 to December 13, 2026.

Official Tour Schedule & Itinerary

• August 21, 2026

  • Opening Liturgy

  • Novaliches Cathedral (Cathedral Shrine and Parish of the Good Shepherd)

• August 23 – 29, 2026 (Steps & Sanctuary Planned Visit)

  • Novaliches Cathedral

  • Vicariate of Good Shepherd

• August 30 – September 5, 2026

  • St. Benedict Parish

  • Vicariate of Holy Spirit

• September 6 – 12, 2026 (Steps & Sanctuary Planned Visit)

  • St. Agnes Parish

  • Vicariate of Our Lady of Lourdes

• September 13 – 19, 2026

  • St. Joseph Parish

  • Vicariate of San Isidro Labrador

• September 20 – 26, 2026 (Steps & Sanctuary Planned Visit)

  • St. Peter Parish: Shrine of Leaders

  • Vicariate of Saint Peter

• September 27 – October 3, 2026

  • Holy Cross Parish

  • Vicariate of Holy Cross

• October 4 – 10, 2026 (Steps & Sanctuary Planned Visit)

  • Santo Niño de Congreso Parish

  • Vicariate of Christ the King

• October 11 – 17, 2026

  • Santo Niño de Bagong Silang Parish

  • Vicariate of Santo Niño

• October 18 – 24, 2026

  • Sagrada Familia Parish

  • Vicariate of Ina ng Lupang Pangako

• October 25 – 31, 2026 (Steps & Sanctuary Planned Visit)

  • National Shrine & Parish of Our Lady of Mercy

  • Vicariate of Our Lady of Mercy

• November 1 – 7, 2026

  • Parokya ng Pagkabuhay

  • Vicariate of San Bartolome

• November 8 – 14, 2026 (Steps & Sanctuary Planned Visit)

  • Ascension of Our Lord Parish

  • Vicariate of Ascension of Our Lord

• November 15 – 21, 2026

  • Parokya ni San Jose, ang Tagapagtanggol

  • Vicariate of Holy Spirit

• November 22 – 28, 2026

  • St. Peter the Apostle Parish

  • Diocese of Malolos

• November 29 – December 5, 2026

  • Sta. Ursula Parish

  • Diocese of Antipolo

• December 6 – 13, 2026

  • Closing Liturgy

  • Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Saint Mary Magdalene

  • Diocese of Antipolo

Key Reminders for Pilgrims and Devotees

• Parish Schedules: Individual parishes will release their specific schedules for public veneration, holy hours, and youth/altar server vigils during their designated hosting week.

• Coverage Updates: Bookmark this blog site as Steps & Sanctuary shares photo highlights, liturgical moments, and reflections from the marked tour stops throughout the four-month pilgrimage.

Which host parish is nearest to your community? Mark your calendars and prepare to welcome the martyr of the Holy Eucharist!