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USA National Shrines

Duration

6 days

Region

USA · Washington DC & the Northeast

Best season

Apr–Oct

Countries

United States

Six days among America's great Catholic shrines — the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, the shrines of the North American Martyrs and St Kateri, and St Elizabeth Ann Seton's Emmitsburg. No passports, no long-haul flights and easy logistics make this the perfect entry pilgrimage for first-timers and new parish groups.

Day by day

Day 1 of 6

Arrive Washington, DC

Gather in the capital and settle in; gentle orientation and an opening gathering. An easy first day with no air-travel risk for most groups.

Prayer & Worship

Opening Mass / devotional service to begin the pilgrimage.

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