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Holy Cross Backpacking Pilgrimage
Adirondack High Peak Wilderness & St. Joseph's Oratory, Montreal
Adirondack High Peak Wilderness
Adirondack High Peak Wilderness
4 Days / 3 Nights in the valleys and peaks of the Adirondack High Peak Wilderness.
St. Joseph's Oratory
St. Joseph's Oratory
1 day / 2 nights for rest, prayer, and pilgrimage at the greatest shrine to St. Joseph, founded by St. André Bessette, the Miracle Man of Montreal and a brother of Holy Cross.
This pilgrimage, sponsored by the Holy Cross Office of Vocations, is intended to help young men discern God's call in their lives.
Adventure
Adventure
in the beautiful wilderness of New York.
in the beautiful wilderness of New York.
Learn
Learn
the fundamentals of wilderness backpacking.
Pray
Pray
with the wonder and awe of creation.
with the wonder and awe of creation.
Experience
Experience
a community of young Catholic men.
Ask
Ask
big questions about God's call in your life.
big questions about God's call in your life.
Be Led
Be Led
by Holy Cross brothers, priests and seminarians.
Above photos from the Holy Cross Backpacking Pilgrimage, Fall 2022
Above photos from the Holy Cross Backpacking Pilgrimage, Fall 2022
This is a serious backpacking trip.
This is a serious backpacking trip.
7 - 10 mile days with a 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 with St. Joseph at the Oratory.
Itinerary
Itinerary
The backpacking pilgrimage is compatible with the Notre Dame vs. USC game on Saturday, October 14.
The backpacking pilgrimage is compatible with the Notre Dame vs. USC game on Saturday, October 14.
Saturday, October 14
Gather after USC Game
Gather after USC Game
Spend the night @ Moreau Seminary before departure
Sunday, October 15
Morning Mass & Drive to New York
Morning Mass & Drive to New York
11 Hours
Monday,
October 16
Finish Drive
Finish Drive
1 Hour
Monday - Thursday
Backpack & Camp
Backpack & Camp
High Peaks Wilderness
Thursday, October 19
Finish Hike & Drive to St. Joseph's Oratory, Montreal
Finish Hike & Drive to St. Joseph's Oratory, Montreal
2 Hours
Friday, October 20
All Day at St. Joseph's Oratory
All Day at St. Joseph's Oratory
Day of Rest, Prayer, and Pilgrimage
Saturday, October 21
Return to ND
Return to ND
12 Hours (late-night return)
Pre-Hike Preparations
Pre-Hike Preparations
2 Preparatory Hikes (Weekend of Sept 30th and Oct 7th)
2 Evening Prep Sessions (Week of Sept 25th and Oct 2nd)
2 Gear Checks (Thursday Oct 12th @ 7:00pm, Saturday Oct 14th 9:30am)
Provide your own rain-proof clothing and footwear (we will provide the rest of the gear).
$200 cost (need-based scholarships available).
Application due Wednesday, September 13th
Application due Wednesday, September 13th
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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