BEHOLD KC - May 4, 2024
BEHOLD Our Lord
Come together as a regional community of faith for a historic Eucharistic celebration and BEHOLD the true presence of our Lord Jesus Christ!
This free, public outdoor event is a gathering of the "one holy catholic and apostolic Church," from the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph and the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. BEHOLD KC will include Mass, Confession, nationally-recognized live musical talent, local choirs and the largest Eucharistic adoration opportunity in our city in more than 80 years.
Gather with us on the evening of May 4, 2024 on the north lawn at the National World War I Museum and Memorial across from Union Station in Kansas City. It is a place of community, celebration, city pride and, as we experienced in February, a place where we are reminded of our broken world and our desperate need for God’s healing and mercy.
There is no better time to BEHOLD our Lord.
BEHOLD KC will go on as planned rain or shine.
Please be prepared with umbrellas and ponchos should rain begin to fall. In the event of rain combined with windy conditions after 6 p.m., we will have to make a last-minute decision to cancel the remainder of the event.
Bishop James Johnston and Archbishop Joseph Naumann offer a special invitation to BEHOLD.
BEHOLD KC Timeline
Join us on Saturday, May 4, from 4 to 9:30 p.m.
4 - 6
Local Choirs Perform & Confession offered
6 - 6:30
The
Rosary
6:30 - 8
Holy
Mass
8 - 9
Eucharistic Adoration & Music by Steve Angrisano
9 - 9:30
Closing Performance by Steve Angrisano
9:30
Event
Concludes
Event Location & Parking
The National World War I Museum & Memorial, NORTH Lawn
Gather with us on the evening of May 4, 2024 on the north lawn at the National World War I Museum and Memorial across from Union Station in Kansas City.
Due to the heavy rains this week, the East grass parking lot at the National WWI Museum and Memorial has been closed. Please carpool if possible and use one of the alternate parking options listed below.
Limited handicap accessible parking will be available in the U-shaped drive near the south entrance to the National WWI Museum and Memorial.
Additional free public parking is also being made available to attendees of BEHOLD at the following nearby Catholic churches:- Our Lady of Sorrows, 2552 Gilham Road (park in Hallmark Corporate Lot)- Sacred Heart-Guadalupe, 2544 Madison Ave. (limited spots after 3 p.m.)
NEW! The Catholic Center parking garage at 20 W 9th Street, KCMO (enter on 9th between Main St. and Baltimore Ave.) will be open for free public parking from 3 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. You may park in any spot marked "New York Life Building" or "McCownGordon Construction." You may walk to the Liberty Memorial (12 blocks) or take the KC Streetcar from the Library stop (Main St. between 9th and 10th St.) to Union Station. There is a walk uphill to the North lawn from the Union Station stop. NOTE: The Catholic Center garage will close promptly at 10:30 p.m. on May 4. If you have not returned to your vehicle before then, you will not be able to access the garage until Monday morning.
Paid Public Parking is available at Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Redemptorist) 3333 Broadway, Union Station (West Yards Garage only), the Westin Crown Center Hotel garage, and Crown Center Shopping Center garage.
For those interested in Park and Ride options, the following are also available: - KC Streetcar (ride to Union Station)- Ride KC Bus (ride to Pershing and Grand)
Limited handicap accessible parking will be available in the U-shaped drive near the south entrance to the National WWI Museum and Memorial.
Additional free public parking is also being made available to attendees of BEHOLD at the following nearby Catholic churches:- Our Lady of Sorrows, 2552 Gilham Road (park in Hallmark Corporate Lot)- Sacred Heart-Guadalupe, 2544 Madison Ave. (limited spots after 3 p.m.)
NEW! The Catholic Center parking garage at 20 W 9th Street, KCMO (enter on 9th between Main St. and Baltimore Ave.) will be open for free public parking from 3 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. You may park in any spot marked "New York Life Building" or "McCownGordon Construction." You may walk to the Liberty Memorial (12 blocks) or take the KC Streetcar from the Library stop (Main St. between 9th and 10th St.) to Union Station. There is a walk uphill to the North lawn from the Union Station stop. NOTE: The Catholic Center garage will close promptly at 10:30 p.m. on May 4. If you have not returned to your vehicle before then, you will not be able to access the garage until Monday morning.
Paid Public Parking is available at Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Redemptorist) 3333 Broadway, Union Station (West Yards Garage only), the Westin Crown Center Hotel garage, and Crown Center Shopping Center garage.
For those interested in Park and Ride options, the following are also available: - KC Streetcar (ride to Union Station)- Ride KC Bus (ride to Pershing and Grand)
Confession, Mass, & Adoration
Receive God's grace in His beautiful Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Sacrifice of the Holy Mass!
The Body of Christ
Come with your parish family and be one among thousands from the greater Catholic Church of Kansas City and beyond!
Praise & Worship
Praise & Worship music led by nationally known Catholic recording artist and composer, Steve Angrisano!
Parking Information
Parking is available on the east and south side of the National WWI Museum, at Crown Center and Union Station. You may also park along the KC Streetcar route on Main St. and ride to the Union Station stop, or take the MAX bus to Pershing and Grand.
ADA Accomodations
- There are limited handicap parking spots available in the U-drive and near the south entrance to the National WWI Museum and Memorial.
- There are four rows of ADA accessible seats reserved in front of the North terrace. You can reach this area from paved walkways on the East and West side of the site.
- We will have ASL interpreters during the event for our hearing impaired guests.
- Service animals will be allowed but must have official service animal designation and harness.
- We will have limited low gluten hosts available. Please email beholdkc@gmail.com to ensure we have enough to accommodate every one.
Pilgrimage Passport
Download your BEHOLD Eucharistic Pilgrimage Passport and begin a journey of Eucharistic revival. Visit stops along the pilgrimage map and collect a sticker to chart your progress.
Collect a sticker from at least five stops along the pilgrimage route – or challenge yourself to visit all eight. Bring your passport to the BEHOLD KC event on May 4, 2024 for a free commemorative gift blessed by Bishop James Johnston.
Collect a sticker from at least five stops along the pilgrimage route – or challenge yourself to visit all eight. Bring your passport to the BEHOLD KC event on May 4, 2024 for a free commemorative gift blessed by Bishop James Johnston.
First Eucharistic Congress - May 4, 1941
The first major outdoor Eucharistic adoration event in Kansas City occurred at the Liberty Memorial on May 4, 1941. As the National Eucharistic Revival closes out its Parish Year in 2024, we hope you'll join our Catholic community from Kansas and Missouri as we recreate the first Eucharistic celebration at Liberty Memorial.