First Catholic Slovak Union Pilgrimage
September 13
On Saturday, September 13, 2025, the First Catholic Slovak Union will celebrate their annual Pilgrimage Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
| Time: | Location and Additional Information: |
|---|---|
| 11:00 a.m. | Arrival – South Circle |
| 11:30 a.m. | Welcome Remarks – Great Upper Church Monsignor Vito A. Buonanno, Director of Pilgrimages Mr. Kenneth Arendt, President, FCSU |
| 11:45 a.m. | Seated Overview Tour – Great Upper Church |
| 12:00 p.m. | Confessions (until 1:15 p.m.) – Memorial Hall |
| 1:30 p.m. | Pilgrimage Mass – Great Upper Church Most Reverend Larry Kulick, Bishop of Greensburg Celebrant & Homilist |
| 2:30 p.m. | Procession to Chapel – Mother of Sorrows Chapel Litany Final Blessing and Blessing of Religious Articles |
