PAC27 – Overview

One Faith—One Family | Bringing the World to Jesus through Mary

What Is PAC27?

PAC27 is the Pan American Confraternity Forum, but in simple terms, it is:

A historic gathering of Catholics from across the Americas—North, Central, South, and the Caribbean—coming together as one family of faith to celebrate Jesus through Mary.

The name may sound formal, but the heart of PAC27 is deeply pastoral, joyful, and accessible: One Faith. One Family. One Mother leading us to her Son.

In 2027, this vision becomes reality at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa, Canada, where tens of thousands will gather for a once‑in‑a‑generation Marian‑centered evangelization event.

 

1. Who Is Coming?

PAC27 is drawing interest from across the entire Catholic world:

• Families, parishes, and prayer groups from the Americas and beyond
• Youth and young adults seeking a powerful encounter with Christ
• Clergy and religious from multiple countries
• Bishops and apostolic leaders who see PAC27 as a unifying moment for the Church
• Pilgrimage groups from Marian shrines, dioceses, and movements
• Indigenous, Hispanic, Caribbean, and multicultural Catholic communities
• International Marian apostolates and confraternities

In short: everyone who loves Mary and wants to bring souls to Jesus is invited.

2. How Many Are Coming?

Based on early interest, national coordination efforts, and the scale of TD Place:

• Stadium capacity: approx. 24,000
• Projected attendance over the full program: 60,000–80,000+ including overflow, rotations, and surrounding events
• Pilgrimage delegations: expected from multiple countries
• Digital reach: hundreds of thousands through livestream and media partners

PAC27 is positioned to become one of the largest Marian gatherings in Canadian history and one of the most significant Pan-American Catholic events of the decade.

3. What Is the Event?

PAC27 is an intercontinental Marian evangelization gathering held at the site of the historic 1947 Marian Congress—2027 is the 80^th anniversary. It is:

• A stadium‑scale celebration of faith, unity, and mission
• A Pan‑American pilgrimage moment
• A family‑centered encounter with Jesus through Mary
• A launch point for renewed evangelization across Canada, the Americas and the World

It is not a conference. It is not a concert. It is a Festive Marian Movement Moment—a spiritual ignition point for the Church in Canada and the Americas.

 

4. What Will Happen at PAC27?

Attendees will experience:

A. Major Stadium/Arena Program

·       Liturgical celebrations and adoration

·       Encounter Healing Service

·       First Friday and Saturday Devotions including Family/Personal Consecrations

·       Worship and cultural expressions

·       Processions and Marian pageantry

·       Country Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

·       World Youth Day Afterparty with the J2R Movement endorsed by the Vatican

·       Film/Conversation Night Programs inspiring: Hope, Meaning and Purpose

B. Pilgrimage & Formation Elements

·       Catechesis for families, youth, and leaders

·       Rosary Bowl and devotional experiences

·       Encounters with the Saints in the Triumph Arena

·       Opportunities for confession and spiritual accompaniment

·       St. Carlo Way Exhibition

·       Field of Shrines creating a festival atmosphere animated by multiple apostolates

C. Continental Unity

·       National flags and delegations

·       Shared witness of faith across linguistic and cultural lines

·       A visible sign of the Church’s unity under Mary who brings us to Jesus

5. Special Highlights of PAC27.

Celebrating Pope Leo XIV’s Cape Connection

PAC27 will celebrate Pope Leo XIV’s “Cape Connection,” recognizing the Holy Father’s special spiritual bond with the Marian devotion rooted at Cap‑de‑la‑Madeleine. This moment affirms the Pope’s support for Marian renewal in the Americas and his encouragement of families growing in faith through Mary. LEARN MORE HERE

Official Launch of the Holy Family Pilgrimage Experience

PAC27 marks the official launch of the Holy Family Pilgrimage Experience, a new continent‑wide initiative inviting families to journey together in prayer, formation, and mission. This launch becomes the starting point for a movement that will continue long after PAC27, strengthening families as domestic churches. LEARN MORE HERE

6. What Is the Main Purpose?

PAC27 exists for one clear mission:

To bring the world to Jesus through Mary—uniting the Americas as One Faith, One Family.

More specifically:

• To renew Marian devotion on the Road to the Extraordinary 2033 Jubilee
• To strengthen Catholic identity across Canada and the Americas
• To inspire missionary discipleship in families and parishes
• To build unity among nations, cultures, and apostolates
• To launch a new era of evangelization rooted in Mary’s maternal guidance

PAC27 is an intercontinental “upper room” moment—a place where the Church gathers so the Holy Spirit can send us out renewed.

7. How Can People Be Involved?

There are multiple pathways for participation:

Attend as a pilgrim

• Join a parish, diocesan, or national delegation
• Come as a family, youth group, or ministry team

Serve

• Volunteer teams
• Liturgical ministries
• Hospitality and logistics

Lead

• Organize a parish bus or diocesan pilgrimage
• Become a national or regional coordinator
• Promote PAC27 within movements and apostolates

Support

• Sponsor pilgrims
• Contribute to the mission
• Partner as a Catholic organization or ministry

Everyone has a role. Mary gathers her children—each one has a place.

8. Who Should Participate?

PAC27 is designed for:

• Families (children, parents, grandparents)
• Youth and young adults
• Parish groups and ministries
• Friends who are searching or returning to the faith
• Non‑practicing Catholics who need a gentle invitation
• Anyone who needs hope, healing, or a fresh encounter with Christ

If someone loves Mary—or needs to rediscover her—they belong at PAC27.

9. The Story We Are Telling.

• Mary gathers her children
• Families rediscover their mission
• The Americas unite in faith
• Pilgrimage becomes a way of life
• The Church prepares for Jubilee33

Closing Message

PAC27 is more than an event. It is an intercontinental family reunion, a Marian mission moment, and a Road to Jubilee33 gift for the Church in Canada and the Americas.

One Faith—One Family | Bringing the World to Jesus through Mary: This is the heart of PAC27. This is what will move the average Catholic. This is what will unite the Americas.

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