Name: Pilgrimage to Washington, DC (3 days)
Start: 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-10-26T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Washington, DC, USA

St. Anthony of Padua Parish

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Oct 24 - 26, 2025

Group size: 56 - 56

Pilgrimage to Washington, DC (3 days)

Washington, DC, USA

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St. Anthony of Padua Parish

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7 reviews

Oct 24 - 26, 2025

Group size: 56 - 56

FOURTH (4) ANNUAL FRANCISCAN PILGRIMAGE

We invite you to join us on a pilgrimage to Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC (1st Day); Washington, DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour (2nd Day) and The Shrine of St. Anthony of Padua, Ellicott City, MD (3rd Day)

Le invitamos a unirse a nosotros en una peregrinación a la Basílica del Santuario Nacional de la Inmaculada Concepción, Washington, DC; Washington, DC en un día: Visita turística guiada y el Santuario de San Antonio de Padua, Ellicott City, MD

Zapraszamy na pielgrzymkę do Bazyliki Narodowego Sanktuarium Niepokalanego Poczęcia w Waszyngtonie, D.C.; Waszyngton, D.C. w jeden dzień: zwiedzanie z przewodnikiem i Sanktuarium św. Antoniego z Padwy w Ellicott City, MD

Seat on bus ($30) row 1-5

$30

Bus seat up to the (1-5) sixth row

Seat on bus ($20) row 6-10

$20

Bus seat from row six to ten (6-10)

Seat on bus ($0) row 11-15

9 left

Bus seat from row eleven to fifteen (11-15)

Day 1
Day 1
The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC
05:30 a.m. Depart from St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 56 Saint Anthony St., Chicopee, MA 01013

11:30 p.m. Lunch: Golden Corral

Arrive to Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017 Pilgrims GATHER in the Crypt Church of the National Shrine

1:30 p.m. CONFERENCE: (Rev. Timothy Geiger, OFMConv.)
2:30 p.m. COMMUNAL PRAYER OF THE ROSARY
3:00 p.m. Private Prayer before Mass
3:30 p.m. Holy Mass (Very Rev. Michael Heine, OFMConv. (Presider) and Rev. Brad Milunski OFMConv. (Homilist)

Hotel: Check in (Maritime Conference Center), 692 Maritime Boulevard, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090

6:00 p.m. Dinner/Hotel
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Day 2
Day 2
Washington, DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour
7:00 a.m. Breakfast: Hotel: Maritime Conference Center

10:00 a.m. Discover DC Guided Bus Tour
Language: English

Lunch: This day everyone is responsible for their lunch.

Discover the best of Washington DC all in one day on this time-saving, multi-stop tour. Drop by the city’s top landmarks and monuments, from the White House and the US Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial and beyond. Explore on foot and by comfortable bus, or upgrade to travel by glass-topped vehicle for unimpeded views. This tour also includes a seasonal Potomac River cruise for a new perspective on the nation's capital.

• Tour starts/ends at U.S. Navy Memorial: 701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004.
• Tour departs promptly at 10 am, so please arrive 15 - 20 minutes prior to the departure time for a timely check-in.
• Tour duration: 6 hours
• Climate-controlled buses – closed-top bus or upgrade to convertible glass-top / open-top bus.
• The sitting is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
• A moderate amount of walking is involved.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
• Not wheelchair accessible.
• Upgrade to glass-top bus available
• Tour buses do not have storage for accommodating carry-on bags or baby strollers. Please only bring purses, briefcases, or backpacks for your tour.
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet the requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
• The boat cruise is seasonal from Apr 1 to Oct 15.
• In off-peak season (Oct 16 – Mar 31), instead of boat cruise and Georgetown stop, we'll have lunch at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

6:00 p.m. Dinner/Hotel: Maritime Conference Center, 692 Maritime Boulevard, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
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Day 3
Day 3
The Shrine of St. Anthony of Padua, Ellicott City, MD
06:30 a.m. Breakfast: Hotel: Maritime Conference Center and check out

9:00 a.m. The Shrine of St. Anthony of Padua, 12290 Folly Quarter Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042

9:30 a.m. Tour of the Shrine and Campus

12:00 p.m. Holy Mass (English)

2:30 p.m. Depart

4:00 p.m. Lunch: Golden Corral MD, Aberdeen, 706 S. Philadelphia Blvd., Aberdeen, Maryland 21001

5:00 p.m. Depart to St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 56 Saint Anthony St., Chicopee, MA 01013

11:55 p.m. Arrive to St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Chicopee, MA
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Day 1

The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC

05:30 a.m. Depart from St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 56 Saint Anthony St., Chicopee, MA 01013

11:30 p.m. Lunch: Golden Corral

Arrive to Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017 Pilgrims GATHER in the Crypt Church of the National Shrine

1:30 p.m. CONFERENCE: (Rev. Timothy Geiger, OFMConv.)

2:30 p.m. COMMUNAL PRAYER OF THE ROSARY

3:00 p.m. Private Prayer before Mass

3:30 p.m. Holy Mass (Very Rev. Michael Heine, OFMConv. (Presider) and Rev. Brad Milunski OFMConv. (Homilist)

Hotel: Check in (Maritime Conference Center), 692 Maritime Boulevard, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090

6:00 p.m. Dinner/Hotel

Excelente

By Yasmin P for Noah, Sight & Sound Theatres on May 13, 2025

Noah was phenomenal! My favorite play so far. How appropriate that it rained. The accommodations were great. I loved the queen size beds. The visit to the temple showed respect for another religion. You don't see that much anymore and the people that travel with you become like a family. I highly recommend the trips offered by Fr. Jacek. So nice to get away. Thank you.

By Patricia G for Noah, Sight & Sound Theatres on May 12, 2025

I had an amazing time on this trip. I loved the diversity within the group. I also loved that we prayed the rosary in three different languages. The fellowship was great and bus ride was fantastic. The basilica and shrines were so beautiful and spiritually uplifting. I just wished we had more time in each. I enjoyed learning more about all the saints in our church. Thank you Father for this enriching experience.

By Brenda P for Pilgrimage to The Shrine of The Immaculate Conception on Oct 31, 2024

We had a great time! It was a very spiritual experience, and we had the opportunity to make new friends and enjoy each other company. Thank you to Father Jack for sharing this experience with us. Can not wait till next year trips