2022 Schedule

Saturday, November 5th

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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

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*Organized by Shrine Advisory Board

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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.”

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- Sister Thea Bowman