Walking Together: Memphis
Pilgrimage for Racial Justice
2022 Schedule
Saturday, November 5th
2:00 PM Gathering at the Shrine to shuttle to Elmwood Cemetery
2:30 PM Begin the pilgrimage in prayer at Servant of God Sr. Thea Bowman’s grave
*Preaching by Fr. James Martin Nobles, OP
2:50 PM Depart the cemetery for the “I Am A Man Plaza”
4:00 PM Arrive at the Plaza for a few minutes of prayer before departing for the Shrine
*Prayers led by local Memphis Priest
4:30 PM Arrive at St. Martin de Porres National Shrine
*Closing 5 Minute Preaching by Fr. Anthony Rosevear, OP
5:00 PM Vigil Mass at St. Peter Church
*Fr. James Martin Nobles, OP presides, Fr. Anthony Rosevear, OP preaches
*Organized by Shrine Advisory Board
For other events in Memphis that weekend to celebrate the Feast of St. Martin de Porres, visit the National Shrine's website.
“[I]f we walk and talk and work and play and stand together in Jesus’ name – we’ll be who we say we are – truly Catholic.”
- Sister Thea Bowman