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National Shrine Opening Concert

for the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

A spiritually uplifting evening for families, parish groups, pilgrims, and all who wish to encounter Christ through praise and worship music.

Friday, May 22 | 5:30 p.m.

The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios in St. Augustine will host “A Concert Under the Stars at the Great Cross in St. Augustine” on Friday, May 22, opening the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage weekend. Proceeds of the concert will help support the Shrine.

The outdoor concert begins at 5:30 p.m. and features headliners Sean Forrest and Sarah Kroger, along with Stella, Monsignor & Sons (featuring Father Matt King). Set against the backdrop of the Shrine’s iconic Great Cross, the evening will bring together families, parish groups, pilgrims and visitors for a night of music, worship and encounter.

All are welcome to this spiritually uplifting event as the Diocese of St. Augustine prepares to launch the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage May 24–25.

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Meet the Artists

Sarah Kroger

Sarah Kroger is a Nashville-based Catholic worship leader and songwriter whose music creates prayerful spaces for deep encounters with God. She has released five albums—Your Time (2011), Hallelujah Is Our Song (2013), Bloom (2019), Light (2020), and her latest live release, The London Sessions (2023). In addition to her solo work, Sarah is part of the multicultural trio Village Lights and the female collective FAITHFUL, reflecting her passion for collaboration and creative expression.

Growing up in a home rooted in worship ministry, Sarah discovered music early on, though shyness, anxiety, and bullying initially kept her gift hidden. A powerful encounter with Jesus through worship at a youth conference transformed her life and calling, leading her to worship ministry. For more than a decade, Sarah has led worship around the world, drawing people from diverse cultures and church backgrounds into unity under Jesus. Through her music, she invites listeners to embrace vulnerability, honesty, and a deeper relationship with Christ.

Sarah Kroger – Rest on Us – Live at the National Eucharistic Congress

Sean Forrest

Sean Forrest is a Catholic speaker, musician, and missionary whose life was transformed by a profound encounter with Christ. After beginning his career as a successful professional musician, Sean realized something was missing and left that path to pursue ministry. He served as a youth minister at St. James Church in Stratford, Connecticut, before stepping out in faith with his wife, Julie, to share his story nationwide. For more than two decades, Sean has inspired audiences across the country to trust God’s call and live with purpose.

In 2001, Sean’s mission led him to Haiti, where witnessing extreme poverty inspired the founding of Haiti180, a faith-based organization dedicated to restoring dignity and hope. Through Haiti180, Sean has helped establish an orphanage, a school serving more than 350 students, homes for the elderly, and a modern medical facility providing essential healthcare. An accomplished musician and author with nine albums and several books, Sean remains grounded in God’s grace as he continues ministry while raising his family with Julie in Nashville, Tennessee.

Sean Forrest, Katie Gaskins and the Haiti180 All-Girls Haitian Choir.

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Monsignor & Sons

Monsignor & Sons is a band founded by Msgr. Steven Clarke Bosso during his years at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary, created as a musical outlet for seminarians discerning God’s call for their lives. What began as a seminary pastime quickly became a beloved presence at ordination celebrations, weddings, retirements, seminary fundraisers, and many memorable Friday nights at the Rathskeller.

Today, the band is made up of the “sons” of Msgr. Bosso—men shaped by their time at the seminary and united by friendship, faith, and a shared love of music. Some members are now ordained priests, while others discerned different vocational paths, but all continue to joyfully make music alongside the good Monsignor. Monsignor & Sons offers a sound rooted in community, celebration, and gratitude for the journey each member has taken.

Stella

Stella is a contemporary Catholic music ministry based in Jacksonville, Florida, inspired by Mary’s Fiat and honoring Stella Maris—Our Lady, Star of the Sea. Rooted in the experience of God’s grace amid both life’s crashing waves and its greatest joys, Stella seeks to answer a simple question: How can we keep from singing?

Through a vibrant blend of beloved hymns, contemporary praise and worship, and their signature medleys, Stella brings energy, joy, and prayer together in music. Their mission is to help people encounter Christ more deeply and to live out the truth that when we sing, we truly “sing and pray twice.”

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Parking & Event Information

Event Location

National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche (Great Cross)
101 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084
(Please use this address for GPS navigation.)

Parking

Free parking is available in the field located on Pine Street in St. Augustine. Event volunteers will assist with directions upon arrival.

Accessibility Notice:
Limited handicap‑accessible parking is available near the event area. Handicap‑accessible drop‑off will be accommodated; however, parking spaces are limited and will be available on a first‑come basis. Guests requiring assistance are encouraged to arrive early.