The Archdiocese of Louisville announced on Apr. 20 that five pilgrimages will take place at the Monte Cassino Shrine in Saint Meinrad, Indiana, on Sundays throughout May to honor the Blessed Mother.
These events are significant for local Catholics as they provide opportunities for spiritual development and community worship. The pilgrimages begin at 2 p.m. Central Daylight Time and are open to the public, with each service featuring an opening hymn, a short sermon by Benedictine Brothers of St. Meinrad Archabbey (except where noted), a rosary procession, and concluding prayers.
According to the official website of the Archdiocese of Louisville, it promotes Catholic spiritual development and supports community outreach through its various ministries (official website). The archdiocese also maintains archives that safeguard historical documents and artifacts from its institutions and clergy to facilitate research (official website).
The Archdiocese aligns with the Roman Catholic Church as an ecclesiastical territory (official website) and aims to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ, engage in worship through sacraments, build faith communities, address human needs, encourage spiritual growth, and advance justice and compassion (official website).
Operating under the guidance of the Archbishop of Louisville with support from consultative groups such as the College of Consultors and Pastoral Council (official website), the archdiocese provides pastoral care across central Kentucky covering multiple parishes (official website).
For more information about attending one or more pilgrimages at Monte Cassino Shrine—which is located one mile east of St. Meinrad Archabbey on State Highway 62—interested individuals can contact Krista Hall during business hours at 812-357-6501 or call 812-357-6611 on event days.
