The next day we travel through the great Niagara frontier, SJN's first assignment to visit churches he founded. Most Reverend Henry Mansell, Bishop of Buffalo, will greet our group at St. Joseph's Cathedral. On Tuesday, June 5 we travel to New York City where we will visit Ellis Island where SJN entered the United States in 1836 and Old Saint Patrick's Cathedral where Bishop DuBois ordained SJN to the priesthood.

We plan to visit Saint Alphonsus Church in Baltimore where SJN was consecrated Bishop of Philadelphia and visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C. where the Reconciliation Chapel is dedicated to our beloved saint. A visit to the recently dedicated Pope John Paul II Cultural Center has been scheduled. We conclude our pilgrimage where it began, in Philadelphia, on Saturday, June 9, to celebrate the 24th Anniversary of SJN's canonization at 11:00 a.m. at Mass celebrated by the Most Reverend Joseph F. Martino, D.D., Auxiliary Bishop of the Archidiocese of Philadelphia. We hope you will be able to join us.

• English/ Spanish
• Visits to some of the Churches founded by St. John Neumann

Including:

• Buffalo
• New York area, New York City
• Baltimore, Maryland
• Washington D.C.

Also:

• Transportation by Deluxe Motorcoach
• Lodging Included
• Dinners Included
• The Skylon Tower, Niagara Falls
• Four Breakfasts
• Admission to Ellis Island
• Guided Tour of Washington D.C.
• Live Musical production of Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat

The Anniversary Mass
to be Offered Saturday, June 9 at 11:00 a.m. by Bishop Joseph F. Martino at the National Shrine of St. John Neumann

All reservation requests should be directed to Judy Lorms, Mary's Pilgrims. You may click here, contact Judy Lorms at 1-888-663-1750 or Brigitte Day, Shrine Coordinator (215) 627-3080, ext 131, or tours@philanet.com with any questions.

Theater in New York: While in New York City one evening will be free for anyone wishing to attend a theater performance. Tickets may be purchased in advance if requested.

Optional Tour Extension can be arranged for anyone who would like to visit other shrines in Philadelphia including the National Shrine of the Miraculous Medal, St. Rita of Cascia, and St. Katharine Drexel.

Flight arrangements into Philadelphia will be available to anyone requesting this additional service. Hotel accommodations can also be arranged.

Tour Participation and Information: This tour is open to all persons of good faith. Anyone who cannot travel independently and who requires special assistance must be accompanied by a companion who will be able to assist that person. Mary's Pilgrims reserves the right to decline or terminate participation of any person who may be objectionable to other passengers or who disrupts the proper operation of the tour. Rights are reserved to cancel the tour if it has not reached the minimum number of reservations required to operate the tour. Mary's Pilgrims, the National Shrine of St. John Neumann and the participating tour operators operate this program only as agents. Mary's Pilgrims and the National Shrine of St. John Neumann are not responsible or liable for damage occurring in connection with this pilgrimage.

Insurance is available and is strongly recommended. An application will be provided upon request. If insurance is not desired, please indicate this on the pilgrimage application form when making deposit otherwise the charge for insurance will be included in the final billing.

Liability: No insurance of any type is included in the tour price but is available upon request. No liability is assumed by the National Shrine of St. John Neumann or Mary's Pilgrims, the tour coordinator or tour conductor.

Tips & Taxes: Those normally appearing on hotel and restaurant bills are included. The driver's tip is also included.

Sightseeing is by modern motorcoach. A licensed guide for an evening tour of Washington D.C. is included.

Motor Coach: No smoking or alcoholic beverages are permitted to be consumed on the motor coach. Ample time for food and rest stops will be made en route.

Deposit & Cancellation: A deposit of $200.00 per person is required to secure reservations. This amount will be applied to the price of the tour. The balance to be paid in full by April 5th, 2001. Reservations made after this date are subject to a late charge. In the event of cancellation, refund in full will be made up to April 1st excluding a $20.00 administration fee. Cancellation must be in writing. Cancellation requests received after April 1st excluding but before May 1st will be subject to a $100.00 fee. Cancellations received after May 1st will be subject to a 25 percent cancellation fee or an amount equal to the expenses to the tour operator whichever amount is greater.

ID: Due to our excursion to Niagara Falls, Canada, US citizens must have photo ID and a state issued birth certificate with a raised seal to reenter the U.S.

Mary's Pilgrims was founded in 1992 through the joint efforts of Father Carlton Jones, O.P. and Judy (Foreman) Lorms. The main purpose of this group is to acquaint Catholics with the rich heritage of our faith. Although our pilgrimages are to places of interest primarily to Catholics anyone is welcome to join us to learn more about the Catholic faith.