HOLY CROSS
BACKPACKING
PILGRIMAGE

Organized by the Holy Cross Office of Vocations, this pilgrimage is intended to help young men in college discern God's call in their lives.

• 7-14 miles per day with a 25lb+ pack

• Rain, mud, rocks, and lots of elevation change

• Cooking, water filtration, bear-proofing, camp setup and takedown

• Deep gorges, cascading waterfalls, and dense hardwood forests

• Daily Mass & Liturgy of the Hours in the outdoors

• Reflections on the Sacred Heart, particularly through Bl. Basil Moreau's meditations and Pope Francis' Encyclical Letter, Dilexit Nos

• Small group check-ins and reflections

• Day of prayer to close the pilgrimage

PRE-HIKE PREPARATIONS

• • 2 Preparatory Hikes at Potato Creek State Park (October 4, October 11)

  • 3 Evening Prep Sessions (September 29, October 6, October 13)

  • 1 Gear Check (October 17) 

  • Provide your own rain-proof clothing and footwear (we will provide the rest of the gear, but personal equipment is welcome!)

  • $300 (Scholarships available)

APPLICATIONS DUE 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

Questions? Email Holy Cross Seminarian Nick Rocha, C.S.C., at nrocha@nd.edu