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OLHOC Pilgrimage of Hope
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We are asking for a donation to help offset the bus fee
$20 per person or $50 per family.
If you would like additional information or have any questions, please contact Fr Carlos [email protected]
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learn more about the revered sites
- The Franciscan Monastery
- National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
- The Saint John Paul II National Shrine
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Have you ever wanted to go to the Holy Land but haven't been able to?
The Franciscan Monastery in Washington, D.C. is a national shrine serving as a "Little Jerusalem" in America. Explore full-size replicas of shrines of the Holy Land and beautiful acres of gardens. The Monastery is home to a thriving community of Franciscan Friars.
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The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is the largest Roman Catholic church in North America and is among the ten largest churches in the world. This great Basilica is dedicated to the patroness of the United States, the Blessed Virgin Mary under her title of the Immaculate Conception. There are more than 80 chapels and oratories that honor the Mother of God. The Shrine has been visited by Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI, Saint Pope John Paul II, and Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
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The Saint John Paul II National Shrine was designated as a national shrine on March 14, 2014. The shrine is a place to come and worship God and learn more about the live of St John Paul II! Visitors can venerate a first class relic of St John Paul II. The shrine has beautiful mosaics on the walls that depict themes from the Old and New Testament and pillars that feature images of saints. Pope John Paul II introduced the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary and you can view the mosaics that depict that mystery in the chapel.
