All Saints Parish seeks city support for Sept. 14 Eucharistic procession through downtown Logansport

All Saints Catholic Parish asked the Logansport Board of Public Works and Safety on July 9 for city assistance to hold a Eucharistic procession through downtown on Sept. 14, requesting temporary no-parking zones and coordination at intersections for an event expected to draw a few hundred participants.

The parish presented a route that would start at All Saints Parish, proceed north on Second Street, east on Broadway, south on Sixth Street and west on Market Street back to the church, with a planned 5:30 p.m. start and an estimated duration of up to 90 minutes. "We are planning on September 14 to have a Eucharistic procession, going through from All Saints Parish," said Chico Rodriguez, identifying themself as secretary of the ministry, as the parish described the request and handed maps to the board.

The parish said the procession will use sidewalks where possible and the parking lane for overflow, but noted a constriction on Sixth Street where no parking lane exists and crossings at Fourth and Fifth streets may need temporary control. "We're expecting a few 100 people," Rodriguez said, describing the event as a prayerful public witness that would include reciting the rosary and brief blessings at key points, including the farmers market area and in front of the church.

Mike Fincher, a member of All Saints, joined Rodriguez before the board. Board members and staff signaled informal support and offered operational guidance. "Well, you'll have our support for sure," said a city official during the discussion, adding that the city can help mark no-parking zones and coordinate logistics. The parish asked whether a street-closing permit would still be required; city staff confirmed the parish should file for the permit. Chad Hassett, identified in the meeting as the street commissioner, said he already had the parish's materials and indicated he would handle coordination: "I've got that taken care of."

Parish volunteers told the board they planned to staff intersection points and would prefer not to fully close major roads. The board's remarks focused on minimizing disruption to traffic and the farmers market while ensuring participant safety. The parish also asked for a police presence "to make the people feel safer and just bring a little bit more attention to" the procession; board members said they would discuss patrol availability with the chief.

Next steps: the parish will submit a street-closing permit request and a map identifying specific no-parking locations (parish leaders suggested the south side of Broadway and the north side of Market as likely spots). City staff — including Street Commissioner Chad Hassett and police leadership — are to coordinate details and advise on signage, no-parking orders and any required traffic control during the procession.