As a necessary step in the
Cause for Sainthood for Father Patrick Ryan, the remains of Father Ryan will be exhumed beginning
July 19 and moved to a new tomb at the basilica on
July 31. The exhumation is a necessarily private event. However, all are invited to the July 31 events, including the procession from Mount Olivet to the Basilica, Memorial Mass, blessing of his new tomb, re-entombment, and reception.
Motor Procession from Mount Olivet Cemetery to the Basilica
There will only be about 25 vehicles in the police escorted procession. However, other vehicles can follow and obey normal traffic laws. Here’s the route we’re taking to retrace the steps taken when they moved his body from downtown to the new cemetery grand opening in 1886:
Drive out of the Mount Olivet Cemetery. Turn right onto Donaldson Road. Turn left onto Gleason Drive. Turn right onto Dunlap Ave. Make a quick left onto Gleason Drive. Turn right onto South Seminole Drive. Turn left to East Main Street. Turn right onto Market Street. Turn left onto East Eighth Street. Turn right into the All Saints parking lot. (Parking is also available at the UTC lot across from All Saints Academy.) Process on foot down to the Basilica.
Learn More
Listen to Jim Wogan's podcast interview with Fr. Carter and Dcn. Gaspar about the exhumation and transposition of Fr. Ryan's remains.