
Diocese of Wilmington Pilgrimage
October 11

On Saturday, October 11, 2025, the faithful of the Diocese of Wilmington are invited to join the Most Reverend William E. Koenig, Bishop of Wilmington, to participate in their pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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10:00 a.m. | Arrival – South Circle |
10:15 a.m. | Welcome and Seated Overview Tour – Great Upper Church Mrs. Dee Steel, Director of Visitor Services |
12:30 p.m. | Lunch – Cafeteria |
1:30 p.m. | Holy Hour – Great Upper Church Rosary and Confessions |
2:30 p.m. | Benediction – Great Upper Church Most Reverend William E. Koenig, Bishop of Wilmington |
3:00 p.m. | Pilgrimage Mass – Great Upper Church Most Reverend William E. Koenig, Bishop of Wilmington – Celebrant & Homilist Welcome: Monsignor Walter R. Rossi, Rector of the Basilica |