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Registrations for 2026 Pilgrimage open 24 May

Christus Rex Pilgrimage
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The Christus Rex Pilgrimage is a labour of love – organised entirely by volunteers, without staff, offices, or major sponsors. Each year, hundreds of pilgrims walk from Ballarat to Bendigo to honour the Kingship of Christ. Behind the scenes, a small group of volunteers work year-round to make this possible.

Registration fees are kept as low as possible to ensure the Pilgrimage remains accessible to all. However, these fees do not cover all the costs. We rely on the generosity of benefactors and pilgrims to make up the shortfall – for essential items such as first aid, buses, hire costs, equipment and insurance.

Your donation helps us:

  • Keep registration fees affordable for families and students
  • Provide safe, well-organised logistics and support services
  • Plan for the future and grow this important apostolate

Whether you’re a pilgrim, past participant, or simply someone who believes in the mission of Christus Rex, your gift – no matter the size – will make a meaningful difference.

Please make donations by direct deposit to:

Christus Rex Society Inc
BSB: 633 000
Account Number: 158 962 431

Or use this link to donate by credit card: Online Donation Form

If you would like to discuss a larger contribution or in-kind donation, please get in touch with us directly.

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Logistics

  • The Itinerary
  • Travel to Pilgrimage
  • Packing List
  • 2026 Information Sessions
  • Physical Preparation
  • Spiritual Preparation
  • Families and Children
  • Masses on Pilgrimage

Locations

  • The Itinerary
  • St Patrick’s Cathedral
  • Ballarat City
  • St George’s Lake
  • Avenue of Honour
  • Smeaton
  • Campbelltown
  • Sandon Cemetery
  • Newstead
  • Maldon
  • Bendigo City
  • Sacred Heart Cathedral

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Despite arriving at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Bend Despite arriving at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Bendigo cold and wet, spirits were high as we concluded the 2026 Christus Rex Pilgrimage.

It was a joy to see so many pilgrims walking together in honour of Christ the King, with good spirits and perseverance even when the weather was less than kind!

A heartfelt thank you to all our wonderful volunteers who worked tirelessly before, during and after the Pilgrimage to make this year’s event possible. From catering and logistics to safety, music, liturgy and everything in between, we simply could not do it without your generosity and dedication.

We would love to hear your feedback! Whether you have reflections on this year’s Pilgrimage or suggestions for how we can improve next year, please take a few minutes to complete our feedback form:
https://tinyurl.com/mevc5d89

Thank you to everyone who joined us this year. We look forward to walking with you again in 2027.
Happy feast of Christ the King! Happy feast of Christ the King!
A little bit of a wet day, but spirits are high on A little bit of a wet day, but spirits are high on the second day of the 2026 Christus Rex Pilgrimage! 
Smeaton - Campbelltown - Sandon - Newstead
Day 1 complete! Ballarat - Creswick - Kingston - Day 1 complete! 
Ballarat - Creswick - Kingston - Smeaton
Have you started the Novena to Christ the King? Jo Have you started the Novena to Christ the King? Join us in prayer in the lead up to next weekend’s feast day:

Each day, pray:

One Our Father
One Hail Mary
One Glory Be
Followed by the Novena Prayer:

O Lord our God,
You alone are the Most Holy King and Ruler of all nations.

We pray to You, Lord, in the great expectation of receiving from You,
O Divine King, mercy, peace, justice and all good things.

Protect, O Lord our King, our families and the land of our birth.
Guard us, we pray, Most Faithful One.

Protect us from our enemies and from Your Just Judgment.
Forgive us, O Sovereign King, our sins against You.

Jesus, You are a King of Mercy.
We have deserved Your Just Judgment.
Have mercy on us, Lord, and forgive us.

We trust in Your Great Mercy.
O most awe-inspiring King, we bow before You and pray:
May Your Reign, Your Kingdom, be recognised on earth.

Amen.
In just two weeks, Sacred Heart Cathedral in Bendi In just two weeks, Sacred Heart Cathedral in Bendigo will be filled with hundreds of pilgrims for the Solemn Mass celebrating the Feast of Christ the King.

Will you be joining us?

Today is your last chance to register for the 2026 Christus Rex Pilgrimage!

Registrations close tonight.
www.crex.org

Christus Vincit! Christus Regnat! Christus Imperat!

A traditional three-day walking pilgrimage from Ballarat to Bendigo, honouring the Feast of Christ the King through prayer, sacrifice, and public witness.

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