Walsingham Pilgrimage: October 18

Pilgrimages to the shrine have been going on for almost seventy years. We've had some high and lows when it comes to attendance. However, in the past three years, we've seen a significant jump in attendance. We think it's because the interest in pilgrimage around the world has never been higher.  Plus, we've got clergy jumping on board so fast that we're scrambling to find positions for them in the procession. They're coming from all over the country.  Plus, we will have not one, but two bishops joining us. It's going to be extra bishop-erfic. 

In seriousness, this is going to be a beautiful day of prayer and worship through the prayers of Our Lady. 
Everything starts at  10:30, when  we will process with the Our Lady of Walsingham statue around the block. When we get back to the church, we will have the Pontifical mass led by the Bishop of Wisconsin, The Rt. Reverend Gunter. Father John Alexander, of the Society of Mary, will be the guest preacher. 

At noon, there will be a free lunch in the St. Nicholas Hall. If you can, slip us a few bucks to help with  the costs. During the lunch, the Guardians of the Shrine will be giving a presentation on pilgrimage and their work to being recognized by Episcopal Church as a religious community.  Our main mission is to encourage pilgrimage to the shrine and in the state of Wisconsin. 

After lunch, for those who are able, we will have prayers of healing and anointing with holy water from the spring located at Our Lady of Walsingham shrine in England with a final benediction.