Corpus Christi Weekend
Join Archbishop Hartmayer and the Heritage team at the birthplace of Catholicism in the state of Georgia as we celebrate the precious gift of the Eucharist over Corpus Christi weekend.
Saturday’s activities include Mass at the historic Church of the Purification followed by a 2 mile Eucharistic procession from the church to Locust Grove Cemetery, the oldest Catholic cemetery in Georgia, circa 1790. Following the benediction in Locust Grove Cemetery, lunch and free-time at the Retreat will allow time for both fellowship and quiet contemplation around the Heritage grounds. Overnight guests have the opportunity to conclude their weekend with another Mass at the Church of the Purification on Corpus Christi Sunday.
Resources on the Eucharist and Corpus Christi will be available for our guests in the Heritage Shop as well as the Pine Lodge Library. We look forward to welcoming you to the cradle of Catholicism in Georgia!
Your Itinerary
Friday, June 5
3:00 pm - check-in
6:00 pm - Dinner
7:00 pm - Welcome Reception
9:00 pm - Quiet hours begin
Saturday, June 6
10:00 am - Mass with Archbishop Hartmayer - Church of the Purification
10:45 am - Eucharistic procession from church to Locust Grove Cemetery
12:30 pm - Benediction in Locust Grove Cemetery
12:45 pm - lunch at the Retreat
Free Time
6:00 pm - Dinner
7:00 pm - Fellowship
9:00 pm - Quiet hours begin
Sunday, June 7
11:00 am - checkout
11:30 am - Corpus Christi Mass at the Church of the Purification
Included In Your Retreat
Registration Cost
6/5/26 - 6/7/26 (two-night option with 3pm check-in and 11am check-out)
6/5/26 - 6/6/26 (one-night option with 3pm check-in on Friday and 4pm check-out on Saturday)
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