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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4:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Registration at Shrine
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4:30 p.m. - Optional Tour of the Shrine
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6:00 p.m. - Opening Dinner Sponsored by Pilgrim Groups Travel LLC
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7:00 p.m. - Opening Keynote with Bro. Ivan Panganiban "What is a shrine? Fully embracing a Shrine's Identity" Sponsored by Rambusch Decorating Company, Inc.
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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. Sponsored by Lumen Mundi
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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. Sponsored by Lawrence Direct Marketing, Inc.
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12:00 p.m. - Mass
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1:00 p.m. - Lunch Sponsored by Maria Vision USA
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2:00 p.m. - Trolley Tour with Diocese of St. Augustine's Director of Archives & Records Management Katy Lockard
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4:00 p.m. - Trolley Tour ends
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6:30 p.m. - Dinner and social at OC Whites (118 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, FL 32084)
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 the Shrine)
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9:30 a.m. - Session 3: "Being witnesses of hope at our shrines" Speaker Bishop Erik Pohlmeier. Sponsored by Eickhoff Columbarium
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11:00 a.m. - Break
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11:30 a.m. - Business Meeting with Lunch
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1:00 p.m. - Departure
Convention Speakers
Wednesday, November 6th 7:00 PM Opening Keynote
"What is a Shrine? Fully Embracing a Shrine's Identity," with Brother Ivan Panganiban. He is a Lay-Secretary of the ACSP - Association of Catholic Shrines and Pilgrimages of the Philippines. He specializes in Catholic theology and heritage advocacy. He holds two Masters degrees, one in Systematic Theology and another on Pastoral Ministry, from the Immaculate Conception Major Seminary in Bulacan.
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. Born in Codogno in northern Italy on August 25, 1951, Salvatore "Rino" Fisichella was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Rome on March 13, 1976, and became an auxiliary of the same diocese and Titular Bishop of Vicohabentia in 1988. He was appointed archbishop in 2008 after taking charge of the Academy for Life. In 2010, Pope Benedict XVI appointed him to the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization. READ MORE
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.
Travel and Lodging
A block of rooms has been reserved for Guests at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel in the St. Augustine Historic District
116 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084.
Pilgrim Level Sponsors
Journey Level Sponsors
Faith Level Sponsors
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.
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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