NASPA 2024 Convention
This November 6-8, we will gather at The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche in Sunny St. Augustine, Florida. Our Theme for this year is "Pilgrims of Hope" Preparing for the 2025 Jubilee. Don’t miss this opportunity to collaborate with other NASPA members at this Beautiful Shrine.
Every year we gather together with fellow shrine directors, staff and pilgrimage leaders to reaffirm our efforts to serve in our apostolate. This year's theme, "Pilgrims of Hope: Preparing for the 2025 Jubilee" will unite Shrine and Pilgrimage leaders nationwide in our shared mission of communion with Christ.
"Every pilgrim should be welcomed to a shine, especially after many will have taken a difficult journey to reach their destination." - Pope Frances 2016
Schedule
NASPA Annual Convention 2024 “Pilgrims of Hope: Preparing for the 2025 Jubilee"
Tentative Schedule
Wednesday, November 6
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3:00 p.m. - Guests arrive at Hotel
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4:30 p.m. - Optional Tour of the Shrine
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6:00 p.m. - Opening Dinner
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7:00 p.m. - Opening Keynote with Bro. Ivan Panganiban "What is a shrine? Fully embracing a Shrine's Identity"
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8:00 p.m. - Social
Thursday, November 7
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7:30 a.m. - Breakfast
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8:30 a.m. - Session 1: "Preparing to welcome pilgrims of hope during the 2025 Jubilee" speaker via Zoom from Rome: Archbishop Rino Fisichella, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery of Evangelization.
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10:00 a.m. - Break
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10:30 a.m. - Session 2: "Celebrating diverse devotional practices at your shrine" Speaker: Msgr. Vito Buonanno
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12:00 p.m. - Mass
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1:00 p.m. - Lunch
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2:00 p.m. - Trolley Tour with Fr. Tom begins
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4:00 p.m. - Trolley Tour ends
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7:00 p.m. - Dinner and social
Friday, November 8
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7:00 a.m. - Breakfast
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8:30 a.m. - Mass with Bishop Erik Pohlmeier at the Rustic Altar (Walking distance from Shrine, if bad weather can do Mass at Shrine)
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9:30 a.m. - Session 3: "Being witnesses of hope at our shrines" Speaker Bishop Erik Pohlmeier
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11:00 a.m. - Break
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11:30 p.m. - Business Meeting with Lunch
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1:00 p.m. - Departure
Airports
Closest to Shrine
A mere 10-minute drive to St. Augustine or Ponte Vedra for those traveling on private planes.
50 Minutes to Shrine
Approximately 50 minutes north of St. Augustine. This three-concourse airport is served by national and regional airlines that offer direct flights and connect Florida’s Historic Coast to most major U.S. cities.
50 Minutes to Shrine
Approximately 50 minutes to the south of St. Augustine and provides service to more than 150 destinations worldwide.
90 Minutes to Shrine
Approximately 90 minutes to the south of St. Augustine. Many airlines offer well-priced flights from popular US cities to Jacksonville. Get detailed information on these flights here.
Convention Speakers
Wednesday, November 6th 7:00 PM Opening Keynote
"What is a Shrine? Fully Embracing a Shrine's Identity," with Brother Ivan Panganiban
Thursday, November 7th 8:30 AM Session 1
"Preparing to Welcome Pilgrims of Hope During the 2025 Jubilee" with Archbishop Rino Fisichella, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery of Evangelization via Zoom from Rome.
Thursday, November 7th 10:30 AM Session 2
"Celebrating Diverse Devotional Practices at your Shrine," with Msgr. Vito Buonanno. He is Associate Rector and Director of Pilgrimages of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. A native of New York, Monsignor Buonanno was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn in 1981 and was named Chaplain to His Holiness by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012. Monsignor Buonanno has served the Basilica as Director of Pilgrimages since 2009.
Friday, November 8th 8:30 AM Mass & 10:30 Session 3
"Being Witnesses of Hope in our Shrines," with Bishop Erik Pohlmeier. Born on July 20, 1971, in Colorado Springs, Colo., Bishop Pohlmeier is the son of Deacon Tom and Sharon Pohlmeier. He was reared in Paris, Ark. with his three brothers and one sister. He was ordained to the priesthood, July 25, 1998, Subiaco Abby, Subiaco, Ark. He was Ordained and installed the 11th Bishop of St. Augustine, July 22, 2022.
Pilgrim Level Sponsors
Journey Level Sponsors
Become a Sponsor
Support NASPA's mission of Pilgrimage and Service to Shrines.
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Presenting sponsor for one session during the convention:
● Keynote address - “Pilgrims of Hope” (Evening session)
● Breakout session or workshop (Various)
● Meal (Various)
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5-minute presentation during the sponsored session
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2 complimentary conference registrations
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Ability to send conference attendees sales/marketing email
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Ability to share literature amongst participants
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Logo visible on the conference website and program
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Complimentary membership to NASPA as a Sponsor Member for 1 year
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Introduction by MC during a live session
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1 complimentary conference registration
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Ability to share literature amongst participants
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Logo visible on the conference website and program
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Complimentary membership to NASPA as a Sponsor Member for 1 year
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Ability to share literature amongst participants
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Logo visible on the conference website and program
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Complimentary membership to NASPA as a Sponsor Member for 1 year
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