Knights of Columbus

Corpus Christi Procession

Sunday, June 7, 2026 • St. Joseph Parish, Port Moody

A prayerful public witness to our faith in the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist.

Each year, St. Joseph Parish gathers to celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ with a Eucharistic procession through the surrounding neighbourhood. Commonly known as Corpus Christi, this feast honours the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. By walking together in prayer behind the Blessed Sacrament, the parish community offers a public and reverent witness to its Catholic faith.

The processional canopy prepared before the Corpus Christi procession
The processional canopy stands ready in the sanctuary before the Blessed Sacrament is carried from the church.
The Corpus Christi procession beginning inside St. Joseph Parish
Altar servers lead the procession from the sanctuary as the Blessed Sacrament is carried beneath the canopy.

Sunday began under dark and unsettled skies. Rain throughout the morning left many wondering whether the procession would be able to proceed. By the conclusion of the noon Mass, however, the rain had stopped, the roads had dried, and the air had become pleasantly cool for the walk.

Parishioners gathering outside St. Joseph Parish for the Corpus Christi procession
Altar servers and parishioners gather outside St. Joseph Parish beneath the lingering rain clouds.
The Eucharistic procession leaving St. Joseph Parish under cloudy skies
The procession leaves the parish grounds after the morning rain had stopped.

Led by the cross and altar servers, parishioners followed the Blessed Sacrament along the streets near the church. Together they prayed, sang, and accompanied Our Lord through the neighbourhood in a peaceful expression of Eucharistic devotion.

Close view of the priest and canopy bearers during the Corpus Christi procession
The priest carries the Blessed Sacrament as the canopy bearers accompany him along the route.
The priest carrying the Blessed Sacrament beneath the canopy during the procession
The Blessed Sacrament carried beneath the canopy as the parish walks together in prayer.
The Corpus Christi procession passing through a residential street in Port Moody
The procession moves prayerfully through the residential streets surrounding the parish.
Parishioners walking and singing during the Corpus Christi procession
Parishioners follow with prayer sheets in hand, singing as they accompany the Blessed Sacrament.
Parishioners joining the Corpus Christi procession beneath dramatic clouds
Parishioners continue along the route beneath the lingering clouds, with the roads dry and comfortable for walking.
A wide view of the Corpus Christi procession walking uphill in Port Moody
A wide view of the parish community walking together through the neighbourhood.

As the procession continued, the clouds began to open and patches of blue sky and sunshine appeared. What had started as a wet and uncertain morning became a cool and welcoming afternoon for the parish to complete this annual tradition together.

Sunshine and blue sky appearing over the Corpus Christi procession
Blue sky and sunshine appear as the procession continues toward the end of its route.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Mass and procession, served at the altar, carried the canopy, assisted along the route, and helped St. Joseph Parish continue this beautiful annual witness of faith in the Holy Eucharist.

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