National / Local Pilgrimages

As Catholics, pilgrimages deepen our faith and connection to God, enabling us to reflect on the need for conversion and reconciliation. And they are a major feature of a holy year. Explore Jubilee Year pilgrimages below – each offers rich spiritual experiences to encounter the sacred, in Rome or closer to home. Discover which path strengthens your spiritual journey!

U.S. PILGRIMAGE SITES

Pilgrims can make a pious visit to other sacred places around the world, including any minor basilica, Marian sanctuary, or national sanctuary.

Washington, D.C.: Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Ave. N.E., Washington, DC 20017

National shrines: Shrines in Orlando, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia are also Jubilee Year pilgrimage sites. For a full list and other details about visiting them this holy year, go to https://www.catholicshrines.org/jubileeofhope.

LOCAL PILGRIMAGE SITES

You don’t have to travel far to make a meaningful pilgrimage. In fact, three Jubilee Year pilgrimage sites are located here in the Diocese of Charlotte:

Basilica of St. Lawrence, 97 Haywood St., Asheville, NC 28801
Basilica of Mary, Help of Christians, on the campus of Belmont Abbey College, 100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road, Belmont, NC 28012
Cathedral of St. Patrick, 1621 Dilworth Road East, Charlotte, NC 28203

While they do not have Holy Doors (those are exclusively in Rome), all of these three historic and sacred places welcome you to visit, pray and worship. Come for Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, the Liturgy of the Hours (such as Evening Prayer), the Stations of the Cross or recitation of the Rosary, recitation of the Akathist hymn, or a penance service. View each church’s website for Mass and confession times, and other info.

Learn More

Read the Vatican’s decree on the Jubilee Year regarding indulgences and pilgrimages

LOCAL PILGRIMAGES

Hispanic Ministry

Jubilee Year Pilgrimage with Fr. Julio Dominguez*

Rome, Florence, Assisi, Sorrento, Pompeii, Montecassino, Amalfi Coast

March 3-13, 2025

Note: This pilgrimage is currently full, but Hispanic Ministry invites prayer requests – people can contact Sister Joan Pearson directly and she will ensure that the prayers are taken to Rome: [email protected]

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish

St. Dymphna Pilgrimage 2025 with Father Benjamin Roberts

National Shrine in Massillon, Ohio

March 16-18, 2025

https://www.stdymphnapilgrimage.org

St. Matthew Parish

St. Dymphna Pilgrimage 2025 with Father Benjamin Roberts

National Shrine in Massillon, Ohio

March 16-18, 2025

https://www.stdymphnapilgrimage.org

St. Mark Parish

Jubilee Year Pilgrimage to Italy with Father John Putnam

Rome, Tuscany, Florence

Sept. 15-25, 2025

Contact: Donny Woodard – (980) 483-3620

St. Gabriel Parish

Parish Pilgrimage to Greece with Father Kevin Tran

Oct. 17-27, 2025

Pilgrimage to Greece: Fall 2025 | St. Gabriel Catholic Church | Charlotte, NC

St. Pius X Parish

Shrines of Italy Pilgrimage with Father Christian Cook

Oct. 13-23, 2025

https://www.206tours.com/cms/stpiusx/

Note: Is your parish planning a pilgrimage or other Jubilee Year related activity?
Please email us at [email protected] and we’ll add the information here!

What if I can’t go on a pilgrimage?

If you are truly repentant of sin but cannot participate in the various Jubilee Year celebrations or pilgrimages for serious reasons (especially cloistered nuns and monks, but also the elderly, the sick, prisoners, and those who, through their work in hospitals or other care facilities, provide continuous service to the sick), you can obtain the Jubilee Indulgence, if, united in spirit with those taking part in person, you pray the Our Father, the Profession of Faith in any approved form, and other prayers in conformity with the objectives of the Holy Year, offering up your sufferings or hardships.