Fall 2026
October 9-12
East Coast Saints
with Father Don Planty
we are currently gauging interest in the
East coast pilgrimage
Please do us the favor of filling out the interest form if you are a St. Charles parishioner
and consider yourself “very interested” in this pilgrimage.
DETAILS
Dates: Friday, October 9-Monday, October 12 (Columbus Day)
Join Father Don and your fellow parishioners on a road trip (bus) pilgrimage to the shrines of our East Coast saints and blesseds, and visit other inspiring cultural attractions:
Day 1: Friday, October 9 - Arlington | Philadelphia
Depart Arlington by motor coach for Philadelphia. Visit the Shrine of St. John Neumann and celebrate Mass before enjoying lunch at Reading Terminal Market. Continue to the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the National Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel. Visit the Philadelphia Museum of Art before gathering for dinner. Overnight in Philadelphia.
Day 2: Saturday, October 10 - Philadelphia | New York City
Travel to New York City to visit the Shrine of St. Frances Cabrini and celebrate Mass. Explore The Met Cloisters and enjoy lunch around midtown. Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral and tour Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral and St. Joseph’s Church, including the historic catacombs. Evening at leisure. Overnight in New York City.
Day 3: Sunday, October 11 - New York City | New Haven | Auriesville
Depart for New Haven to visit the Shrine of Blessed Michael McGivney. Continue to Auriesville, stopping for lunch along the way. Visit the Shrine of the North American Martyrs and the Shrine of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, celebrating Mass together. Dinner and overnight near Auriesville.
Day 4: Monday, October 12 - Auriesville | Emmitsburg | Arlington
Journey south to Emmitsburg to visit the Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and celebrate Mass. Continue to the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes and Mount St. Mary’s Seminary for a guided tour and vespers. Enjoy a farewell dinner with Arlington seminarians before returning home.
