Archdiocese of Philadelphia Pilgrimage
October 28
On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, the faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to participate in their pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
| Time: | Location and additional information: |
|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. | Arrival – Great Upper Church |
| 10:15 a.m. | Seated Overview Tour – Great Upper Church |
| 11:00 a.m. | Welcome – Great Upper Church Monsignor Vito A. Buonanno, Director of Pilgrimages |
| 11:15 a.m. | Penance Service – Great Upper Church Fr. Dennis Gill |
| 11:30 a.m. | Confessions (until 4:00 p.m.) – Great Upper Church |
| 1:00 p.m. | Marian Devotions – Great Upper Church |
| 2:00 p.m. | Exposition (until 4:00 p.m.) – Crypt Church |
| 3:45 p.m. | Carillon Concert – Great Upper Church |
| 4:00 p.m. | Pilgrimage Mass – Great Upper Church Most Reverend Nelson J. Perez, Archbishop of Philadelphia – Celebrant & Homilist Welcome Remarks: Monsignor Walter R. Rossi, Rector of the Basilica |
