2026 Pilgrimage Workshop in DC
- Ashleigh Kassock
- 3 days ago
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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 Monday with Mass in the Crypt Church, celebrated by Monsignor Walter Rossi, Rector of the Basilica of the National Shrine, followed by a dinner and reception.
On Tuesday, attendees gathered together for Morning Prayer and refreshments in the Visitors Center before listening to a Presentation by Father Sebastian White, O.P. After Mass and Lunch at the Shrine, the group took a bus across the Potomac River into the Diocese of Arlington. They enjoyed a tour of the newly renovated Cathedral of Saint Thomas More, led by Father Michael Weston, Director of Divine Worship.
The conference gave those in attendance a chance to network, collaborate and pray together," said Bezak. "The beautiful Shrine setting, unmatched in hospitality and daily Masses celebrated were a welcome addition to our Lenten Journey. Our visit and tour of the newly refurbished Arlington Cathedral was spiritually nourishing and informative as well and well worth a return visit."
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