
Diocese of Pittsburgh Pilgrimage
September 13

On Saturday, September 13, 2025, the faithful of the Diocese of Pittsburgh are invited to join the Most Reverend David A. Zubik, Bishop Emeritus of Pittsburgh, in their pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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11:00 a.m. | Arrival – South Circle Greeting by Most Reverend David A. Zubik, Bishop Emeritus of Pittsburgh |
11:30 a.m. | Welcome Remarks – Great Upper Church Monsignor Vito A. Buonanno, Director of Pilgrimages |
11:45 a.m. | Seated Overview Tour – Great Upper Church |
1:00 p.m. | Holy Hour – Crypt Church Exposition & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament |
1:15 p.m. | Confessions (until 2:00 p.m.) – Our Lady of Hostyn Chapel |
1:50 p.m. | Benediction – Crypt Church |
2:00 p.m. | Choral Concert – Crypt Church |
3:00 p.m. | Pilgrimage Mass – Crypt Church Most Reverend David A. Zubik, Bishop Emeritus of Pittsburgh Celebrant & Homilist Welcome Remarks: Monsignor Walter R. Rossi, Rector of the Basilica |