The pilgrimage is part of this year’s commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the Founding of the Diocese of Scranton. 

17th Diocese of Scranton Pilgrimage of Faith to Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Washington, DC will be on Saturday, September 22, 2018.

Pilgrimage Cost:  $55/person + lunch
Register through your parish. For more information, call: Office for Parish Life 570-207-2213.

6:00 a.m. Buses begin to depart from various locations

9:30 a.m. Morning prayer on individual buses

11:00 a.m. Arrival at the Basilica of the National Shrine

12:00 p.m. Welcome in the Upper Church, Fr. Hvozdovic

12:10 p.m. Tour of Faith - Upper Church –National Shrine Director of Pilgrimages

12:30 p.m. Rosary for World Peace - Upper Church

1:00-3:00 p.m. FREE TIME for lunch, touring, private prayer

2:00 p.m.Confession opportunity in the Crypt Church

3:00 p.m. Gather in the Upper Church to prepare for Mass

3:15 p.m. Pontifical Mass
  The Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L.,
  Bishop of Scranton, Celebrant and Homilist

4:45 p.m. Buses depart National Shrine

5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer on individual buses

10:30 p.m.  Approximate return time to point of departure