Diocese of Allentown Pilgrimage
October 7
On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, the faithful of the Diocese of Allentown 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 – South Circle |
| 10:00 a.m. | Confessions (until 11:00 a.m.) – Memorial Hall Chapels |
| 10:30 a.m. | Welcome – Great Upper Church Monsignor Vito A. Buonanno, Director of Pilgrimages Fr. Allen Hoffa |
| 10:30 a.m. | Seated Overview Tours: English and Spanish |
| 11:00 a.m. | Rosary Rally – Great Upper Church |
| 1:00 p.m. | Confessions (until 2:30 p.m.) – Memorial Hall Chapels |
| 1:30 p.m. | Spanish Presentation – Great Upper Church Most Reverend Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, Auxiliary Bishop of Washington |
| 1:30 p.m. | Youth Holy Hour – Crypt Church |
| 3:00 p.m. | Pilgrimage Mass – Great Upper Church Most Reverend Alfred Schlert, Bishop of Allentown – Celebrant & Homilist Welcome Remarks: Monsignor Walter R. Rossi, Rector of the Basilica |
