Upcoming U.S. Pilgrimage:
Diocesan Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts & Our Lady of Martyrs in Fultonville, New York
Reserve your spot today for the next Diocesan Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts & Our Lady of Martyrs in Fultonville, New York!
Join Bishop Schlert and Father Hoffa on Wednesday, April 15, 2026-Thursday, April 16, 2026,for a 2-day pilgrimage. Double occupancy $249/pp which includes hotel & tax, round trip motor coach transfers, breakfast at hotel, boxed lunch on both travel days, Mass at the National Shrine of Divine Mercy and Mass at Our Lady of Martyrs.
Space is limited!
Call 570-342-5790 today to secure your spot or Register Here. For questions about reservations, please visit asktravelworld.com or email [email protected].
See "resources" section for promotional materials.
Itinerary:
Day 1 – April 15, 2026
• Leave Allentown (exact spot TBD) at 7:00am
• Depart by Motorcoach to the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA
• A box lunch will be provided to allow more time for prayer, reflection, and uninterrupted travel
• Dinner is on your own and not included in the package
• Overnight accommodation at Hampton Inn & Suites, Schenectady, NY
Day 2 – April 16, 2026
• Depart by Motorcoach to Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine (The National Shrine of the North American Martyrs & Birthplace of St. Kateri Tekakwitha) in Fultonville, NY
• Leave Our Lady of Martyrs at 1:00 pm
• Arrive back in Allentown at approximately 5:00 pm
“I am so happy to offer another quality pilgrimage opportunity for our diocese. This came as a recommendation from the faithful of the diocese, and we are thankful for everyone’s recommendations and ideas!” Rev. Allen J. Hoffa, Director of Diocesan Pilgrimages
If you have any questions about this pilgrimage, please email [email protected].
Past U.S. Pilgrimages:
Jubilee Year Pilgrimage to The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
The Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary
Past Local Pilgrimages:
The First Diocesan Pilgrimage to a Local Shrine:
Click here for pictures from the Diocesan Pilgrimage in Spanish to The National Centre for Padre Pio, September 2024.
This year's Diocesan pilgrimages were a success, offering spiritual nourishment to various groups in our Diocese: High School students, English speakers, and Spanish speakers.
Contact the Diocesan Pilgrimages Committee:
Phone: 610-921-2729, ext. 2205
Email: [email protected]
Membership:
Chair: Rev. Allen J. Hoffa
Tricia Christ
Ana Hidalgo
Fr. Philip Maas
Anne Malinowski
Fr. Keith Mathur
Msgr. Tom Orsulak
Maggie Riggins
Mary Ellen Strohl
Sr. Matilda
Fr. Guiseppi Esposito
