pre-register | october 16 - 19

pilgrimage of hope

Join Abbot James and the monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey on a four-day spiritual pilgrimage in the heartland to visit the Sacred Jubilee sites and the holy sites and shrines that bear witness to the courageous faith and holiness of three remarkable figures: Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne, Blessed Stanley Rother, and Venerable Emil Kapaun.

Tentative Schedule

This prayerful journey will deepen our connection to the Church’s mission in America and invite us to grow in hope through the witness of modern saints. Please note that the details below are subject to change, based on the number of expected attendees so that we can effectively coordinate with site managers and ministry partners.

  • Thursday

    We begin our journey with Mass at St. Benedict’s Abbey, departing shortly afterward for Oklahoma City.

  • Friday

    Spend the day at the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine and other sacred locations from his early life and priesthood. That evening, we travel toward the Wichita area.

  • Saturday

    Visit Pilsen, KS, the hometown of Venerable Emil Kapaun, and explore sites connected to his priestly ministry, including his tomb, in the Diocese of Wichita before the Korean War. We remain overnight in Wichita.

  • Sunday

    In addition to attending Mass, we will journey to Mound City and Centerville, KS, honoring the missionary legacy of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, before returning to the Abbey in afternoon or evening.

Travel and Lodging

St. Benedict’s Abbey is working to book charter buses and arrange suggested hotel accommodations. A portion of the arrangements will be funded directly by the Abbey, and parts of the pilgrimage costs will be left attendees. To help us secure the best rates and finalize arrangements, we ask all who plan to attend to pre-register with a $200 per person deposit.

  • Pre-registrants will receive $50 off the final registration cost

  • Deposits are fully refundable if your plans change before contracts are finalized

Reserve Your Spot

Please complete the embedded pre-registration form to let us know of your intent to participate. A member of our staff will follow up promptly to coordinate your deposit and provide next steps. Let us walk together in hope, united in faith, as we encounter the living Church through the lives of her holy witnesses.