April 1, 2015

All members of the diocesan family are invited to join a pilgrimage to Saint Anne’s Shrine, Isle LaMotte, VT, on July 18th.  The event will celebrate faith and family at the beautiful lakeside shrine dedicated to St. Anne —mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and grandmother of Jesus.

Pilgrims are asked to arrive at the shrine at 11:00 A.M., and to bring their own lunches. A brief introduction will address the purpose of the pilgrimage; it will also familiarize pilgrims with the site, which saw its first Catholic chapel built in 1666.  Following lunch and the outdoor Stations of the Cross, there will be time for families to walk the shrine grounds, swim, and connect with one another. 

The sacrament of Reconciliation will be available before Mass, which will be celebrated at 4:00 P.M. by Father Doug Lucia, Diocesan Vicar for Family Life.

This event is sponsored by the Diocesan Family Life Department, together with its offices of Pre Cana, Natural Family Planning, and Respect Life. The pilgrimage draws its inspiration from the theme of the upcoming World Meeting of Families: “Love is our Mission—The Family Fully Alive.”  The day is part of a larger initiative of prayer and support for the families of our diocese.

Pilgrims may make freewill donations to St. Anne’s Shrine. Those planning to attend, or those wishing further information, may contact the Family Life Office: startaglia@rcdony.org or at (315) 393-2920 Ext. 1420.