Photos: Annual National Filipino Pilgrimage in Washington, D.C.

Bishop Esmilla Celebrates Mass at National Filipino Pilgrimage in Washington, D.C.

By CatholicPhilly Staff • Posted June 17, 2026

See scenes of Bishop Efren V. Esmilla celebrating Mass as principal celebrant and homilist during the National Filipino Pilgrimage on June 13 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., where the faithful honored Our Lady of Antipolo, also known as Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage. (Photos by Joseph Marchetti)

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