The New Jersey Knights of Columbus are hosting pilgrimages to Catholic shrines in and around the Garden State.
From August 2024 to March 2025, the Knights are encouraging those of all ages to meet them at each of the six locations for camaraderie, faith lessons, and opportunities for Rosary prayers and Adoration.
“Shrines are a way to deepen your faith and find a sense of peace and silence to listen to the voice of Jesus speaking through the Eucharist,” said Rolland C. Coutinho, New Jersey Knights of Columbus shrine coordinator.
Coming together at the various shrine sites, he said, is also a way to establish friendships. “It shows you that you’re not alone, that we worship together. Sure, we might not know each other personally, but we are gathered together in Christ. It’s amazing the relationships you can build on trips like this.”
The planned shrine visits are as follows:
• Aug. 10: Blessed Father Michael J. McGivney Shrine, 3730 Richards Ave., Hammonton, N.J.
• Oct. 6: Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Garden, 564 Walton Ave., Mt. Laurel, N.J.
• Oct. 26: Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Ave. NE, Washington, D.C.
• Nov. 16: St. Frances Cabrini Shrine, 701 Fort Washington Ave., New York, N.Y.
• Dec. 7: Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Shrine, 135 N. White Horse Pike, Lindenwold, N.J.
• March 15, 2025: Shrine of Saint Joseph, 1050 Long Hill Road, Stirling, N.J.
Pilgrims will need to provide their own transportation to each site. The visit to the National Shrine in October, however, is part of the Diocese of Camden’s Marian Pilgrimage, which will include Mass with Bishop Dennis Sullivan. Parishioners in the Diocese of Camden can contact their parish to register.
Encouraging others to take part in the shrine program, which is now in its second year, Coutinho said, “Whenever I travel in the U.S. or abroad, I always look for the closest Catholic Church and learn about its history.”
For more information, contact Rolland C. Coutinho at 856-220-9989 or rcc1266@yahoo.com.
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