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Join Us in Celebrating St. Francis of Assisi: An 800th Anniversary Pilgrimage
In honor of the Jubilee Year proclaimed by Pope Leo XIV, commemorating the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi, the Diocese of Harrisburg invites you to participate in a special one-day pilgrimage to Our Lady of Hope Parish, Coal Township, on Sunday, October 4, 2026, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.
Traveling by coach bus from the Diocesan Center (4800 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg), pilgrims will enjoy a day of prayer, reflection, and fellowship. The pilgrimage will include opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass celebrated by Most Reverend Timothy Senior, and a presentation on St. Francis of Assisi and Franciscan spirituality by Reverend Nicholas Spano, OFM Conv., pastor of Our Lady of Hope, Coal Township; Mother Cabrini, Shamokin; and Saint Patrick, Trevorton.
The bus will depart from the Diocesan Center at 8:00 a.m. and return at approximately 4:00 p.m. A chicken barbecue lunch is included.
Pilgrims wishing to take part in the day’s pilgrimage but not take the bus are welcome to participate in the events at Our Lady of Hope. $15 chicken barbecue tickets are available by contacting the parish office at 570-648-4432.
We hope you will join us for this day of prayer and reflection as we celebrate the life and legacy of St. Francis of Assisi during this Jubilee Year.
Schedule
8:00 a.m. – Bus departs Diocesan Center
9:30-10:30 a.m. – Opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation
11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. – Holy Sacrifice of the Mass celebrated by Most Reverend Timothy Senior
12:15-1:15 p.m. – Lunch
1:30-2:15 p.m. – presentation on St. Francis of Assisi and Franciscan spirituality by Reverend Nicholas Spano, OFM Conv.
2:30 p.m. – bus departs Our Lady of Hope, estimated return to the Diocesan Center is 4:00 p.m.
Register – To register, please contact Brenda Estremera-Garay at 717-657-4804 ext 303
