Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Bl. Carlo Acutis

Saturday, April 5, 2025, 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM

The Catholic Church will soon canonize its first millennial saint—Carlo Acutis—on April 27th! In 2023, Bishop O'Connell designated him a patron for youth and young people and for Catholic schools in the Diocese of Trenton. He has been a wonderful model of how to be a faithful young Catholic in the modern age.

For 8th-grade students who did not have the opportunity to attend the DYC for your Confirmation Retreat, we have organized a unique chance to visit the Shrine of Blessed Carlo Acutis at St. Dominic Church in Brick on the Afternoon of April 5th. This will fulfill your retreat obligation for Confirmation.

7th-grade students are also welcome to attend. Additionally, parents of those attending are invited to join us.

If space allows, this pilgrimage will be opened up to 5th- and 6th-grade students.

The day will include:

1:00pm - presentation by Fr. Brian Woodrow, pastor of St. Dominic

2:00pm - veneration of Bl. Carlo's relic in the Candle Room

3:00pm - opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation (highly recommended before receiving Confirmation)

We are still working on the transportation details, but we will need to know how many people plan to attend before we can reserve a bus. Please register here.