
Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Pilgrimage
October 17

On Friday, October 17, 2025, the faithful of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown are invited to participate in their pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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10:30 a.m. | Arrival – South Circle |
11:30 a.m. | Welcome – Great Upper Church Monsingor Vito A. Buonanno, Director of Pilgrimages Bishop Mark L. Bartchak, Bishop of Altoona-Johnstown |
12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Confessions – Great Upper Church |
2:00 p.m. | Pilgrimage Mass – Great Upper Church Most Reverend Mark L. Bartchak, Bishop of Altoona-Johnstown — Celebrant & Homilist Welcome Remarks: Monsignor Walter R. Rossi, Rector of the Basilica |