We are a global Church. The Roman Catholic Church has a very rich history and tradition. We celebrate our faith in many different ways. All candidates are asked to make a Pilgrimage in order to experience the Church beyond St Francis. The candidate is encourage to make this pilgrimage with his or her sponsor.  The pilgrimage site should be one of historic importance in the Church.

A list of suggestions is provided. If you wish to make a pilgrimage to somewhere not on the list, and you’re not sure if it is appropriate, please contact Siobhan Cooney at faithformation@instrumentofpeace.org. 

• Baltimore Basilica [409 Cathedral Street, Baltimore 21201]
• Mother Seton House [600 N Paca Street, Baltimore 21201]
• St Alphonsus National Shrine [114 W Saratoga Street, Baltimore 21201]
• St Jude Shrine [512 W Saratoga Street, Baltimore 21201]
• Cathedral of Mary Our Queen [5200 N Charles Street, Baltimore 21210]
• Holy Rosary Church [408 S Chester Street, Baltimore 21231]
• St Francis Xavier Church [1501 E Oliver St, Baltimore 21213]
• St Vincent de Paul [120 N Front Street, Baltimore 21202]
• St Leo the Great Church [227 S Exeter Street Baltimore, 21202]
• Shrine of St Anthony [12290 Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City 21042]
• Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception [400 Michigan Avenue NE, Washington DC 20017]
• St John Paul II National Shrine [3900 Harewood Road NE, Washington DC 20017]
• Franciscan Monastery [1400 Quincy Street NE, Washington DC 20017]
• National Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes [16330 Grotto Road, Emmitsburg 21727]
• National Shrine of Elizabeth Ann Seton [339 S Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg 21727]