First Catholic Slovak Union Pilgrimage
September 13 @ 2:00 pm
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 |
