Bishop Michael Burbidge invites you to join him at the final celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Diocese of Arlington by participating in the Diocesan Golden Jubilee Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, on Saturday, October 5 from 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM.
After what has been an exciting three years of preparation, the diocese will continue to focus on the theme of Renew, as we prayerfully gather as one diocesan family within the Shrine devoted to Our Lady.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend this free event! Individual pilgrims and families are welcomed to participate on their own, and there is no registration required to attend. The cafeteria at the Shrine will be available to purchase lunch. There are also many local restaurants or visitors can bring their own bagged lunch. Visit the Arlington Diocese website for complete information.
Schedule:
- 9:00 AM – Opening Music
- 9:30 AM – Arrival and Reception of Pilgrims / Welcome Remarks
- 9:45 AM – Seated Overview Tour (20 minutes)
- 9:45 AM – Family “Seek & Find” Activity / Confessions Begin
- 10:45 AM – Spiritual Reflection (English in Main Church, Fr. Keith O’Hare)
- 10:45 AM – Spiritual Reflection (Spanish in Crypt, Fr. Matthew Zuberbueler)
- 11:30 AM – Mass (celebrant and homilist, Bishop Burbidge)
- 12:30 PM – Lunch Break (see above)
- 1:45 PM – Eucharistic Adoration and Procession
- 2:30 PM – Blessing of Religious Articles
All Saints Bus Reservations:
All Saints is chartering buses for this pilgrimage. Please sign up for seat(s) on the bus by Sunday, September 22, so we know how many people to expect.
To make a bus reservation, please use our Flocknote Signup link below:
Golden Jubilee Bus Signups
Buses leave All Saints Church at 8:00 AM and leave from the Basilica at 3:00 PM to return to All Saints.