Archbishop Nelson Pérez was the principal celebrant and homilist during an Oct. 15 pilgrimage for archdiocesan faithful to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.
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The day-long event, sponsored by the archdiocesan Office for Divine Worship and the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, honored Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament. (Photos: Tyler Orsburn for CatholicPhilly.com)
Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez greets pilgrims after Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington Oct. 15, 2022. The trip was in honor of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament. (Tyler Orsburn for CatholicPhilly.com)
Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson J. Prez celebrates Mass for Pennsylvania pilgrims at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington Oct. 15, 2022. The trip was in honor of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament. (Tyler Orsburn for CatholicPhilly.com)
Parishioners from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington Oct. 15, 2022. The pilgrimage was in honor of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament. (Tyler Orsburn for CatholicPhilly.com)
Parishioners from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington Oct. 15, 2022. The pilgrimage was in honor of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament. (Tyler Orsburn for CatholicPhilly.com)
Seminarians from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington Oct. 15, 2022. The pilgrimage was in honor of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament. (Tyler Orsburn for CatholicPhilly.com)
Parishioners from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington Oct. 15, 2022. The pilgrimage was in honor of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament. (Tyler Orsburn for CatholicPhilly.com)
Parishioners from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington Oct. 15, 2022. The pilgrimage was in honor of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament. (Tyler Orsburn for CatholicPhilly.com)
Parishioners from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington Oct. 15, 2022. The pilgrimage was in honor of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament. (Tyler Orsburn for CatholicPhilly.com)
Parishioners from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington Oct. 15, 2022. The pilgrimage was in honor of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament. (Tyler Orsburn for CatholicPhilly.com)
Parishioners from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington Oct. 15, 2022. The pilgrimage was in honor of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament. (Tyler Orsburn for CatholicPhilly.com)
Seminarians from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington Oct. 15, 2022. The pilgrimage was in honor of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament. (Tyler Orsburn for CatholicPhilly.com)
Auxiliary Bishop Michael J. Fitzgerald of Philadelphia … Parishioners from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington Oct. 15, 2022. The pilgrimage was in honor of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament. (Tyler Orsburn for CatholicPhilly.com)
Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson J. Prez celebrates Mass for Pennsylvania pilgrims at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington Oct. 15, 2022. The trip was in honor of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament. (Tyler Orsburn for CatholicPhilly.com)
Parishioners from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington Oct. 15, 2022. The pilgrimage was in honor of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament. (Tyler Orsburn for CatholicPhilly.com)
Msgr. Walter Rossi, rector of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, becomes parishioners from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia during their visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington Oct. 15, 2022. The pilgrimage was in honor of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament. (Tyler Orsburn for CatholicPhilly.com)
Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson J. Prez celebrates Mass for Pennsylvania pilgrims at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington Oct. 15, 2022. The trip was in honor of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament. (Tyler Orsburn for CatholicPhilly.com)
Parishioners from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington Oct. 15, 2022. The pilgrimage was in honor of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament. (Tyler Orsburn for CatholicPhilly.com)
Parishioners from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington Oct. 15, 2022. The pilgrimage was in honor of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament. (Tyler Orsburn for CatholicPhilly.com)
Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson J. Prez celebrates Mass for Pennsylvania pilgrims at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington Oct. 15, 2022. The trip was in honor of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament. (Tyler Orsburn for CatholicPhilly.com)
A parishioner from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia admires the Trinity Dome at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington Oct. 15, 2022. The pilgrimage was in honor of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament. (Tyler Orsburn for CatholicPhilly.com)
Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson J. Prez delivers the homily during Mass for Pennsylvania pilgrims at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington Oct. 15, 2022. The trip was in honor of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament. (Tyler Orsburn for CatholicPhilly.com)
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