Saint Joseph Cathedral leading October 6 Reparation Pilgrimage
to the National Shrine and Basilica of Our Lady of Consolation in nearby Carey, Ohio
Given the sexual misconduct scandals in certain corners of the Church, the annual Cathedral pilgrimage to Our Lady of Consolation Shrine is focused this year on one of reparation, with a special Rosary and Mass of Reparation, along with the other devotions provided the Franciscan Friars at the Shrine. All clergy, religious and faithful are invited to participate in this collective act of reparation on October 6, with a Rosary beginning at approximately 10:30 a.m. and a Mass of Reparation at 11:00 a.m.; a number of Shrine devotions are also part of this pilgrimage. To assist the Franciscan Friars in preparing for this special pilgrimage an attendance count is requested, thus persons interested in participating in this reparation pilgrimage are requested to contact the Cathedral parish office by Monday, October 1, by calling (614) 224-1295, or e-mail cathedral@saintjosephcathedral.org. Our Lady of Consolation Shrine is generally a 90-minute drive from Columbus; for directions please visit the Shrine web site at www.olcshrine.com; the Shrine and Basilica has a new elevator and is handicap accessible.