
Catholics from through the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington participate in the May 31 archdiocesan Jubilee Year pilgrimage to the Saint John Paul II National Shrine and the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The pilgrimage included Mass, a Eucharistic procession, catechetical sessions, opportunities for Confession, prayer and fellowship. (CS photos by Mihoko Owada)






The faithful from across The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington pray at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception prior to a May 31 Mass there as part of the archdiocese’s Jubilee Year pilgrimage to the Saint John Paul II National Shrine and the basilica. (Catholic Standard photos by Mihoko Owada)

Washington Auxiliary Bishop Evelio Menjivar processes with the Most Blessed Sacrament at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception during the May 31 Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington Jubilee Year pilgrimage to the Saint John Paul II National Shrine and the National Shrine. After the procession, the bishop led the faithful in an hour of adoration prior to celebrating Mass. (CS photo by Mihoko Owada)



People pray during one hour of adoration prior to a May 31 Mass that was celebrated at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception as part of archdiocese’s local celebration of the Jubilee Year. (CS photos by Mihoko Owada)


The faithful pray in sign languages during one hour of adoration prior to a May 31 Mass that was celebrated at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception as part of archdiocese’s local celebration of the Jubilee Year. (CS photos by Mihoko Owada)



A religious sister and a priest process to the altar at the beginning of the May 31 Mass that was celebrated at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception as part of archdiocese’s local celebration of the Jubilee Year. (CS photos by Mihoko Owada)



Msgr. Walter Rossi, the rector of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, greets the congregation at the beginning of the May 31 Mass that was celebrated at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception as part of archdiocese’s local celebration of the Jubilee Year. (CS photos by Mihoko Owada)


Washington Auxiliary Bishop Evelio Menjivar delivers his homily during the May 31 Mass for The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington’s local observance of the Jubilee Year. (CS photo by Mihoko Owada)



The faithful pray during a May 31 Mass that was celebrated at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception as part of archdiocese’s local celebration of the Jubilee Year. (CS photos by Mihoko Owada)

Washington Auxiliary Bishop Evelio Menjivar elevates the Eucharist as he concelebrates a May 31 Mass for The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington’s local observance of the Jubilee Year. (CS photo by Mihoko Owada)









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