Join Monsignor Bob, the Sisters, and other parishioners to celebrate 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, 2024. Sign up for the waitlist!
Los invitamos a acompañar al Monseñor Bob, las Hermanas y otros feligreses para celebrar el 50° aniversario de la Diócesis de Arlington, participando en la Peregrinación Diocesana del Jubileo de Oro a la Basílica del Santuario Nacional de la Inmaculada Concepción en Washington, DC, el sábado 5 de octubre de 2024. ¡Regístrate para la lista de espera!
Renew
After what has been an exciting three years of preparation for our Diocesan Golden Jubilee, we will continue to focus on our theme of “Renew” as we prayerfully gather as one diocesan family within the Shrine devoted to Our Lady.
The Shrine is wheelchair accessible and there will be sign interpreting in ASL for the deaf. For more information about the Shrine, feel free to visit their website.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend this free event!
Transportation
Meet in the Nativity church narthex by 8:00 am to check in. The bus will leave for the Shrine at 8:15 am, and is scheduled to return to Nativity by 3:30 pm. Click here to see the full schedule of events. The cafeteria at the Shrine will be available to purchase lunch OR you can eat at a local restaurant OR you can bring your own bagged lunch. Plenary Indulgence information available.
For questions or more information about the pilgrimage, please contact Nativity parish pilgrimage captains Rick & Linda Loffredo lindaloffredo@gmail.com
Bus WaitlistPilgrimage Schedule
8:00 am – Meet in the Nativity narthex for bus departure
9:00 am – Opening Music in the Basilica
9:30 am – Arrival and Reception of Pilgrims, Welcome Remarks
9:45 am – Seated Overview Tour (20 min)
9:45 am – Family “Seek & Find” activity, Confessions begin
10:45 am – Spiritual Reflection (English in main Church by Fr. Keith O’Hare, Spanish in Crypt by Fr. Matthew Zuberbueler)
11:30 am – Mass (celebrant and homilist, Bishop Burbidge)
12:30 – Lunch
1:45 pm – Eucharistic Adoration and Procession
2:30 pm – Blessing of Religious Articles
2:45 pm – Board the buses for return to Nativity
BUS WAITLIST SIGNUP
Please note: Infants and toddlers ride on laps. Minors can only ride the bus with a parent or guardian present.