Pilgrimage Details
To mark this year of going out on mission during the National Eucharistic Revival, the Catholic Bishops of Ohio invite all the faithful to make a pilgrimage to Carey, Ohio, for the Vigil of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Schedule of Events:
Below is the event schedule for Wednesday, August 14.
View the full schedule of events at the basilica for the Assumption and novena here.
7:00 a.m. | Mass (Original Shrine Church) | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Confessions (back lawn) | 11:00 a.m. | Mass in English (Upper Basilica) | 12:30 p.m. | Mass in Chaldean (Upper Basilica) | 2:00 p.m. | Novena of the Assumption with Rosary Procession (Upper Basilica) | 3:30 - 8 p.m. | Confessions (back lawn) | 5:00 p.m. | Mass in Chaldean (Upper Basilica) | 7:00 p.m. | Mass in English (Lower Basilica) | 9:00 p.m. | Candlelight Rosary Procession from the Basilica to the Shrine Park and Vigil Mass of the Assumption in the Park (English) | 9:30 p.m. | Vigil Mass of the Assumption (Upper Basilica) |
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Planning Your Pilgrimage
Carey is within 200 miles of most Ohio towns. Thousands of people are expected to attend the Vigil Mass, so we recommend arriving early to allow for traffic and parking. Pilgrims can visit the breathtaking Upper Basilica, venerate multiple relics in the Lower Basilica, and go to Confession.
Map Your Route to:
Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation
315 Clay Street, Carey, OH 43316
What to Bring
In addition to coming with an open heart, we recommend bringing the following items, as the Vigil Mass will be outside:
- A Rosary for the Procession
- Blanket or Folding Lawn Chair
- Poncho or Umbrella (if rain is in the forecast)
Where to Stay
Pilgrims can camp in tents or campers near the Basilica. There are hotels available in the nearby cities of Upper Sandusky (13 miles), Findlay (16.6 miles), and Tiffin (18.6 miles).
View list of hotels in each city, with links >
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