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Diocesan pilgrimage to the shrine Oct. 3

The Chapel of Our Lady of Guadalupe is seen at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington.

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The biennial Arlington Diocesan
pilgrimage
to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the
Immaculate Conception in Washington will take place Oct. 3 at
9:30 a.m. The theme for this year’s pilgrimage is “Oh Mary,
Keep Our Family Alive in Love!”

The morning will begin with confessions, followed by a holy
hour. Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde will lead exposition,
benediction and recitation of the rosary. Prayer groups will
be located throughout the upper church to pray over and with
families. Bishop Loverde will celebrate Mass at 1 p.m., with
diocesan priests concelebrating.

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