Organizers are now concentrating on preparing for your arrival at check-in this Thursday, and are no longer responding to inquiries by phone, e-mail, or text.
Online registration for Sunday-only events remains OPEN – Pilgrimage 2026
Online registration for Sunday-only events remains open until Sunday morning.
Registration for Sunday-only is required, but there is no registration fee.
Register online here for Sunday-only events.
Online registration is better by far for Read More
Online registration for all three days is CLOSED.
But ‘walk-on’ registration for all three days of pilgrimage is OPEN at check-in, Thursday afternoon. – Pilgrimage 2026
Online registration for the full pilgrimage has closed Saturday night, 19 September, at 11:59PM EDT.
But ‘walk-on’ registrations will be accepted on site at check-in, this Thursday afternoon, 24 September.
Print, fill out, and bring the one-page registration form that is linked on this page, with cash or check to remit the registration fee, Thursday afternoon.
See the FAQs on this blog for all other instructions.
Blessed pilgrimage!
Offer prayers, request prayers, obtain an indulgence, sponsor a pilgrim – Pilgrimage 2026
Click here to offer or request prayers or to sponsor a pilgrim online. Read More
Liturgical Schedule – Pilgrimage 2026
Pilgrims may download the four-page schedule, to keep more on hand for reference during the days of Pilgrimage 2026.
Blessed pilgrimage!
Question #7 – “What gear should I pack, and how should I pack it – and my tent?” – Pilgrimage 2026
In this post we’ll concentrate on what to pack for personal gear, and how to pack it — including your tent. See this webpage for explanations of ‘the basics’, and ‘the essentials’. Read More
Question #5 – “What’s this I heard about ‘check-in’ Thursday evening & rendezvous Friday morning?” – Pilgrimage 2026
That’s right. Upon arrival, every pilgrim without exception must check-in at Wood Park, Thursday between 4:30 to 10:30.
Click here to learn how to check-in, stress-free.
Click here to learn how to arrive at the check-in location Thursday after noon.
NOTE WELL: THE LAST SHUTTLE TO THE CHECK-IN LOCATION DEPARTS THE AURIESVILLE SHRINE PARKING LOT AT Read More
Question #4 – “Where can a pilgrim stay overnight Thursday, to be ready for step-off early Friday morning?” – Pilgrimage 2026
Once you’ve registered, begun to pray with fellow pilgrims, and requested the shuttle, it’s time to make plans to Read More
Question #1 – “What should I do first?” – Pilgrimage 2026
After registering, it’s time to do the one thing necessary. … Read More
The race is on. It’s now only three weeks — today just 20 days — til 
In honor of the The Blessed Virgin Mary’s Immaculate Heart, students can Frequently asked questions before registration – 2026
Question: My sister and I — and maybe a brother or fellow parishioner — are very interested in signing up for pilgrimage.
Answer: Thanks be to God for the grace of pilgrimage. What’s keeping you from registering today?
Q: We’d like to know Read More