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Organized by the Holy Cross Office of Vocations, this pilgrimage is intended to help young men discern God's call in their lives.
Adventure
in the beautiful wildneness of Northern Michigan
Pray
with the wonder and awe of creation.
Experience
a community of young Catholic men.
Ask
big questions about God's call in your life.
All above photos are from the Holy Cross Backpacking Pilgrimage, Fall 2023.
This is a serious backpacking trip.
This is a serious backpacking trip.
7-14 miles per day and 25lb + pack
Rain, mud, rocks, and lots of elevation change.
Cooking, water filtration, bear-proofing, camp setup and takedown.
Sweeping views, river valleys, and rocky peaks.
This is also a serious pilgrimage.
This is also a serious pilgrimage.
Daily Mass & Liturgy of the Hours in the outdoors.
Reflection on the Gospel of Creation.
Small group check-ins and reflections.
Day of prayer at St. Norbert Abbey in De Pere, WI.
Itinerary
Itinerary
Saturday, October 19
Meet at the Sacred Heart Parish Center after the Georgia Tech Game and load the vans
Sunday, October 20
Morning Mass & 7.5 hour drive to Pictured Rocks
Backpack 7 miles & camp
Monday, October 21
Backpack 14 miles & camp
Tuesday, October 22
Backpack 14 miles & camp
Wednesday, October 23
Backpack 6.5 miles to end
Drive 3 hours to St. Norbert Abbey
Thursday, October 24
Rest & Retreat Day at St. Norbert Abbey
Friday, October 25
Return to Notre Dame
Pre-Hike Preparations
2 Preparatory Hikes (September 28-29; October 5-6)
3 Evening Prep Sessions 9-10:15 PM in 210, Carole Sandner (September 24, October 1, October 8)
2 Gear Checks (October 15 at 7pm; October 18 at 1pm)
Provide your own rain-proof clothing and footwear (we will provide the rest of the gear).
$200 (Scholarships available)
Interested in learning more about the Congregation of Holy Cross?
Contact the Vocations Office at vocations@holycrossusa.org.
Find us online at cscvocations.org, or on social media @cscvocations.
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