Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of St. John Neumann
The St. John Neumann CMA Guild invites you to join us on a special pilgrimage to the National Shrine of St. John Neumann as we honor our patron saint and celebrate the final week of the Jubilee Year of Hope 2025.
Event Details
When: Sunday, January 4, 2026
- Mass at 12:30 PM (fulfills Sunday obligation)
- Reception with refreshments following Mass
- Time for veneration and museum visit after reception
Where: Church of St. Peter the Apostle 1019 N Fifth St (5th St & Girard Ave) Philadelphia, PA 19123
Parking is available on the premises. We encourage you to arrive early, as this event is expected to attract many pilgrims. Guild members are welcome to congregate in the pews on the right side of the church—seating is open and not reserved.
Experience the Shrine
After Mass and the reception, you’ll have the opportunity to venerate the body of St. John Neumann, which rests beneath the altar in the lower church, and to explore the Shrine & Museum dedicated to the life and legacy of this beloved saint.
Jubilee Year Graces
The National Shrine of St. John Neumann has been designated as an official pilgrimage site for the Jubilee Year of Hope in the Philadelphia Archdiocese. This pilgrimage offers a unique opportunity to receive a plenary indulgence during the Holy Year, which concludes on January 6th, 2026.
To obtain the plenary indulgence, pilgrims must:
- Be truly repentant and free from any attachment to sin
- Receive the Sacrament of Penance
- Receive Holy Communion on the day of the pilgrimage
- Pray for the intentions of the Holy Father
For more information about indulgences, visit: https://www.usccb.org/resources/Indulgence_Vatican_Bollettino.pdf
We look forward to celebrating this sacred day with you!