Information for Pilgrims
 
35th Walking Pilgrimage
from Great Meadows, NJ to American Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA

August 4th - August 7th, 2022 

It's with great joy that we can announce that the 4-Day Walking Pilgrimage is back ON!!!

We often think of a pilgrimage as a strenuous trek throughout a country or region. Although the nature of a pilgrimage may be very much that, what we learn, discover, experience, endure, encounter along the way is the very essence of stepping outside of yourself and connecting with your faith; awakening your soul!
We live in a day and age where we are so connected to everything else but GOD! When we step outside of our daily lives and routines and set out on a trail of our faith, we are forever changed.
COME JOIN US !

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*** Information Bulletin Board***

SEE "LUGGAGE" BELOW
(Posted 6/11/18)

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The Walking Pilgrimage will begin at 7:00 am (registration begins at 5.30am) on Thursday, August 4th at Ss. Peter and Paul Church in Great Meadows, NJ.

The conclusion of the Walking Pilgrimage will be a Holy Mass celebrated on Sunday, August 7th at 2:00 pm at Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine in Doylestown, PA.

During the pilgrimage, Mass is celebrated daily. There are many opportunities for confession, counseling, reflection and fellowship.

Please note: A pilgrimage is an occasion for penance and prayer,
and requires appropriate behavior as well as the appropriate dress.


You are welcome to join the pilgrimage on whichever day(s) suits you best according to the times AND locations specified in #2 (General (in-person) Registration) below. You will be transported to the pilgrimage after you register.

NOTE: If you are joining us on the first day (Thursday) at Ss. Peter & Paul Church, Great Meadows,NJ and if you drove your car to Great Meadows please note the following:

  • You CANNOT leave your car at Great Meadows.
  • Once you complete your registration on Thursday morning, or pick up your mailing registration--
  • tag your luggage and drop it off by the large tractor trailers
  • then drive your car to Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine, Doylestown, PA (directions to Doylestown, PA) and park in the designated area. (You can also obtain directions to Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine, Doylestown, PA if you need them when you register or pick up your mailing registration.)
  • From there, you will be transported by bus back to the lunch stop to join the rest of the pilgrims.
  • The last bus leaves promptly at 9:30 am from Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA.

What to bring:
A rosary, tent, sleeping bag, rain poncho, comfortable walking shoes, appropriate clothing, lots of socks (about 2-3 pairs per day), some snacks, some first-aid items (powder, bandages) sun screen, hat, bug repellent, dry and wet tissues, towel, toothbrush, personal hygiene items, refillable water bottle, etc.

Luggage: Each person is allowed only 1 PIECE OF LUGGAGE NO MORE THAN 40 POUNDS. You must have your own tent. Please try to pack as light as possible. Tag items that will be with you during the day, in case they are lost, with name, address, and phone number, (examples: baby carriages, back packs, etc).

Youth under the age of 18, not accompanied by a parent, must be accompanied by a Guardian who is on the pilgrimage and  present a signed copy of a Guardian Permission Slip available for download here at the time of registration.


Please call Ss. Peter & Paul Parish in Great Meadows for additional information or questions, 908-637-4269.

By joining this pilgrimage you hold harmless and release, Ss. Peter & Paul Church, the pastor and staff, workers of the Pilgrimage, the Diocese of Metuchen, and the Bishop of Metuchen from and against any and all liability for any type of loss, damage, or injuries.

Registration costs:
Seniors (65+): (1-day=$20) (2-days=$40) (3-days=$60) (4-days=$80)

Adults: (1-day=$40) (2-days=$80) (3-days=$120) (4-days=$160)

Young Adults (15-24): (1-day=$30) (2-days=$60) (3-days=$90)
    (4-days=$120)

Children (7-14): (1-day=$20) (2-days=$40) (3-days=$60)
    (4-days=$80)

Young Children (3-6): (1-day=$10) (2-days=$10) (3-days=$10)
    (4-days=$10)

Infants (0-2): Free

*** When paying we accept, check, cash, or money order. No credit cards or ATM machines available.

Checks or Money Orders should be made out to: "Ss. Peter & Paul Church".

Included in your registration fee: baggage transport, on-site First Aid, rest stops, campsites, meals & drinks, Port-A-Johns, permits, gasoline costs, etc.

NOTE: NO REGISTRATION IN THE PARKS. If you intend to register in the parks an additional "Park Fee" of $25 will be added to your registration total.

There are 3 ways to join our Walking Pilgrimage;
1) Registering By Mail (Discount)   AVAILABLE JUNE 1ST
2) General (in-person) Registration
3) Pre-Registration (Discount)

See below for all these details and decide what is best for you. We kindlly ask you strongly consider Registering By Mail or Pre-Register (same discount for both).

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1) Registering By Mail

REGISTERING BY MAIL, Opens June 1st, closes July 24th

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2) General (in-person) Registration

NOTE: We strongly suggest NOT registering in the rest areas or parks. If you intend to register in these places an additional "Park Fee" of $25 will be added to your registration total.

Wed., Aug. 3
7pm to 9pm @ Great Meadows, NJ

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Thurs., Aug. 4
5:30am to 7am @ Great Meadows, NJ

7:30am to 9am @ Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine, Doylestown, PA outside the Visitors Center
          Last bus leaves 9:30am sharp

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Friday, Aug. 5
6am to 6:45am @ Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine, Doylestown, PA outside the Visitors Center
          Last van leaves 7:00am sharp

5pm to 7pm @ Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine, Doylestown, PA outside the Visitors Center
          Last van leaves 7:15pm sharp

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Saturday, Aug. 6
6am to 8am @ Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine, Doylestown, PA outside the Visitors Center
          Last bus leaves 8:15am sharp

5pm to 7pm @ Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine, Doylestown, PA outside the Visitors Center
          Last van leaves 7:15pm sharp

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Sunday, Aug. 7
6am to 8am @ Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine, Doylestown, PA outside the Visitors Center
          Last bus leaves 8:15am sharp

Questions please call 908-637-4269.

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As of today, Wednesday, April 6th we are verifying the following places for Pre-Registration. We will update the following places as soon as possible.

3) Pre-Registration

Pre-Registration open until Sunday, July 31st

NOTE: We strongly suggest NOT registering in the rest areas or parks. If you intend to register in these places an additional "Park Fee" of $25 will be added to your registration total.

DISCOUNT FOR PRE-REGISTRATION. You may also Pre-Register at one of the following churches .  Please call the contact person and ask when they are offering registration for the Walking Pilgrimage. This is the same discount as Registering By Mail.

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Registration in NJ:
Ss. Peter & Paul Church (Registering By Mail, see #1 above)
360 US Hwy 46
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
tel: 908-637-4269
email: stpeterandpaul@comcast.net

Sacred Heart R.C. Church - MANVILLE
98 South 2nd Avenue
Manville, NJ 08835
Contact: Louise
tel: 908-707-8128
web: www.sacred-heart-church.org

St. Stanislaw Kostka R.C. Church - GARFIELD
184 Ray St
Garfield, NJ 08026
Contact: Carol
tel: 973-772-7922
Bus is available on Thursday morning at 4:30am and after the pilgrimage from American Czestochowa for an additional cost.
***Everyone on the bus must be registered.***

Please contact the church for the cost of the bus and more details.

St. John Pawel II/St. Stephen - PERTH AMBOY    7/31 after 11am Mass
490 State St.
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Contact: Beata
tel: 347-422-3103

St. Theresa Church - LINDEN    7/31 at 6pm
131 E Edgar Rd.
Linden, NJ 07036
Contact: Beata
tel: 347-422-3103

St. John Kanty Church - CLIFTON
49 Speer Ave.
Clifton, NJ 07013
Contact: Sr. Ewa
tel: 773-600-3571

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Registration in Connecticut:
St. Michael the Archangel R.C. Church - July 31
310 Pulaski St.
Bridgeport, CT 06608
Contact: Magda
tel: 203-257-9245

Holy Name of Jesus Church - call Edyta
325 Washington Blvd.
Stamford, CT 06902
Contact: Edyta
tel: 203-952-1129

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Registration in NY:
St. Frances de Chantal R.C. Church - 8/ after the Mass at 11am*
1273 58th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11219
Contact: Teresa
tel: 646-284-1046
web: www.francesdechantal.org

St. Stanislaus Kostka R.C. Church - 8/ -- 8:30am - 2:30pm*
607 Humboldt Street
Brooklyn, NY 11222
Contact: Peter
tel: 718-387-4484
web: www.ststanskostka.org

St. Matthias Church - 8/ -- 10:30am - 12:00 noon*
58-15 Catalpa Ave
Ridgewood, NY 11385
Contact: Kasia
tel: 917-803-0953 (9am - 1pm)
web: www.saintmatthiaschurch.net

* When you register in one of the three churches in New York, you can make a reservation for a bus which will drive you to the pilgrimage on Thursday or Saturday morning and again home on Sunday. The bus is an additional cost.
*** Everyone on the bus must be registered.***

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Please call Ss. Peter & Paul Parish in Great Meadows for any questions or additional information, 908-637-4269.