Nearly 4,000 pilgrims from the Diocese of Brooklyn journeyed to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception as part of the diocese’s bi-annual pilgrimage to the nation’s capital.
Diocesan Pilgrimage
Thousands of Diocesan Faithful Make Pilgrimage to National Shrine in D.C.
Bishop Robert Brennan led a group of more than 3,000 of the faithful from the Diocese of Brooklyn on a pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday, Oct. 22 — marking the first time the diocesan went on a pilgrimage to the shrine since the pandemic.
Diocesan Pilgrimage Visits National Shrine
As the Year of Mercy draws to a close in the coming weeks, Brooklyn and Queens Catholics shared a day of prayer and pilgrimage focused on the Mother of Mercy.
Thankful for Chance to Make Diocesan Pilgrimage
What is a pilgrimage? Is there any benefit from going to one? What does one get out of it?