In an effort to enhance regional connections between shrines, NASPA will organize regional gatherings in 2027 in the northeast, southeast, Midwest and western regions. The first regional gathering will be held in the Saint Frances Cabrini shrine in NYC on Feb. 4th 2027. Tickets are on sale now and are open to all. Click Here to Register We will also have a regional gathering in Los Angeles in April 2027 Date TBD While NASPA will not have an annual convention in 2027 we will

NASPA's Annual Convention 2026 “Sacred Heights: Renewed in Spirit and United in Mission" concluded on Wednesday, September 16. We were blessed with the wonderful hospitality and beauty of the Mother Cabrini Shrine, which is led by Executive Director Joann Seaman. We also want to thank this year's convention silver sponsor, Eikhof Columbarium, for their continued support of NASPA The Convention opened Sunday night with Vespers led by Fr. John Lager, O.F.M. Cap. followed by a w

World Youth Day 2027 preparations are beginning to pick up steam, and now is the time for shrines to connect with the Director of Youth Ministry in your diocese to see how you can collaborate.

The Shrine of Saint Joseph constructed the Tower of Remembrance, which is composed of beams from New York City’s World Trade Center and perpetually honors the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and their families.

The recent opening of the Saint John Paul II Retreat House at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine has sparked the question, "How many other shrines have retreat houses?" Below you will find 8 of our member shrines that offer overnight accommodations at their shrines.

More than 10,000 pilgrims attended the Saints of America Event at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion From July 1st - 9th. We sat down with Volunteer Coordinator Kimberly May to find out more about what goes into organizing this kind of event. NASPA Social Media Coordinator Ashleigh Kassock with Our Lady of Champion Shrine employees John Paul Brissette and Kim May at the Saints of America Event July 3rd. How did the idea for the Saints of America Event come about? "I

Tips on how to deal with negative social media directed at shrines

Four friends traveled from Tennessee to Wisconsin to visit 6 shrines for the Jubilee Year of Hope last summer. Jan Courtney looked up at the gold and turquoise domed ceiling of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Wisconsin. The shrine’s immense beauty left her in silence until she found the right words to describe what she was seeing: “This is heaven.” Courtney’s presence at the Guadalupe shrine was part of a cross-country pilgrimage during the July and August of the Ju

Marian Congress event information, tickets, formation, and global participation in the KeySeek World Chalice of Faith.

NASPA and our shrines are excited to take part in this year's Eucharistic Pilgrimage "One Nation Under God." in honor of our country's 250th anniversary.

Meeting Notes from May 14 NASPA Networking Session with Henry Kutarna, the Catholic CEO.

The second Sunday in easter is known as Divine Mercy Sunday. This Feast of Divine Mercy, which had already been granted to the nation of Poland and celebrated within Vatican City by Pope John Paul II, was granted by the Pope to the Universal Church on the occasion of the canonization of Sr. Faustina on 30 April 2000. In a decree dated 23 May 2000, the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments stated that, "throughout the world the Second Sunday of

A group of Shrine directors and pilgrimage leaders attended the annual Pilgrimage Coordinators conference hosted by the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C. March 9th-10th. NASPA President Carol Bezak, Director of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in NY attended with NASPA Secretary Grace Arjona Veloz, Director of Development and Stewardship at National Shrine of Our Lady of Charity in FL. The Conference began on Monda

10 books and resources about pilgrimage in America to help you on your way.

Lent is so much more than a self-improvement period, we can use this human approach to Lent as an opportunity to draw people into the mysteries that await them in the celebrations of Tritium and Easter.

In the United States, there are several shrines dedicated to or with a special connection to persons in various stages of the canonization process.

We are grateful to Pope Leo for this Franciscan Jubilee Year and hope that St. Francis will continue to bring souls to Jesus during pilgrimage to these holy sites.

In 2022, NASPA launched a series of monthly member meetings online called NASPA Networking. This year, we have another exciting lineup of speakers and topics. We kicked off the 2026 lineup with The National Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in NJ. Three representatives shared a behind-the-scenes look at their new Virtual Pilgrimage created for the 100th anniversary of Our Lady's call for the first Saturday devotions. This session was open to all, and the recording can b

As we enter the final stretch of the Jubilee year of Hope, NASPA wanted to take a moment to pause and reflect on what Shrines have experienced since Last December. The jubilee officially ends on January 6th, 2026, which leaves pilgrims just under 40 days to gain the special plenary indulgence.

On the Feast Day of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, November 13th, we are excited to announce that the 2026 NASPA Convention will take place at the Mother Cabrini Shrine in Golden, Colorado. The Convention dates will be Sunday, September 13 - Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Tickets will go on sale in the new year. Mother Cabrini, Pray for Us