CDR | Native American Ministry Pilgrimage

A Catholic Native American Pilgrimage in celebration of the Year of Jubilee of Hope!

Date and Time

October 15, 8:00 AM – October 18, 9:30 PM EDT

Location

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham, 136 North Comrie Avenue, Johnstown, NY 12095

Agenda

Office of Native American Ministry (ONA)

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

• 8:00 AM – Depart from the CDR Pastoral Center (Breakfast not covered by ONA)
• 12:00 PM – Lunch at Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, DE (Lunch covered by ONA)
• 1:30 PM – Depart from Catholic Diocese of Wilmington
• 5:00 PM – Dinner at Applegreen Travel Plaza, Plattekill, NY (Dinner not covered by ONA)
• 6:30 PM – Depart from Applegreen Travel Plaza
• 9:30 PM – Arrive and check-in at Microtel Inn & Suites (Participants are responsible for accommodation costs)

Thursday, October 16, 2025

• 8:00 AM – Breakfast at Microtel Inn & Suites (Complimentary)
• 9:00 AM – Depart from Microtel Inn & Suites
• 9:30 AM – Arrive at National Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs, Fultonville, NY
• 9:30 AM – Official tour at the National Shrine
• 10:45 AM – Prepare for Mass
• 11:00 AM – Mass
• 12:00 PM – Lunch at the Shrine (Lunch covered by ONA)
• 1:15 PM – Continue exploring the Shrine
• 2:15 PM – Native American Gathering
• 3:00 PM – Depart from the Shrine
• 3:30 PM – Return to Microtel Inn & Suites
• 5:30 PM – Depart for dinner
• 5:45 PM – Arrive at dinner location (Dinner not covered by ONA)
• 7:15 PM – Depart from dinner location
• 7:30 PM – Return to Microtel Inn & Suites

Friday, October 17, 2025

• 8:00 AM – Breakfast at Microtel Inn & Suites (Complimentary)
• 9:00 AM – Depart from Microtel Inn & Suites
• 9:30 AM – Arrive at St. Kateri National Shrine and Historic Site, Fonda, NY
• 11:00 AM – Mass
• 12:00 PM – Lunch at the Shrine (Lunch covered by ONA)
• 1:30 PM – Native American Gathering
• 2:30 PM – Continue exploring the Shrine
• 4:00 PM – Dinner at the Shrine (Dinner covered by ONA)
• 5:00 PM – Depart from the Shrine
• 5:30 PM – Arrive at grocery store (Opportunity to purchase snacks not covered by ONA)
• 6:00 PM – Depart from grocery store
• 6:30 PM – Return to Microtel Inn & Suites

Saturday, October 18, 2025

• 7:00 AM – Check out and Breakfast at Microtel Inn & Suites (Complimentary)
• 8:00 AM – Depart from Microtel Inn & Suites
• 12:00 PM – Lunch at Applegreen Travel Plaza, Plattekill, NY (Lunch not covered by ONA)
• 1:30 PM – Depart from Applegreen Travel Plaza
• 5:00 PM – Dinner at Catholic Diocese of Wilmington (Dinner covered by ONA)
• 6:30 PM – Depart from Catholic Diocese of Wilmington
• 9:30 PM – Arrive at the CDR Pastoral Center

Join us on a meaningful pilgrimage as we reflect on the life of St. Kateri during this Year of Jubilee of Hope. Participants will discover the rich history and spirituality at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs and St. Kateri National Shrine and Historic Site in New York. The Office of Native American Ministry will subsidize registration, bus transport, and select meals; however, please note that the bus is not wheelchair accessible, and some areas may have limited access. Participants are responsible for their accommodation and certain meals. Accommodation details will be provided post-registration. Each participant must complete an individual registration.