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For the week
of
September 25, 2003
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A look back at
past pilgrimages
November
1986
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The diocese journeys together for the first time to the Basilica of
the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, in honor of the
diocesan’s fifth anniversary. Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, who at
the time was archbishop of Newark, served as celebrant of the liturgy.
June 1989
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A return to the Washington shrine serves as the highlight of the
Marian Year. The pilgrimage included a unique Service for Oppressed
Nations and for Justice and Peace, in an effort to promote Mary’s
message of peace.
November 1991
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The third pilgrimage to Washington was taken to celebrate the
diocese’s 10th anniversary. Following the tour of faith, Bishop Edward
T. Hughes delivered a blessing of the Fifth Anniversary tablet, which
was added to a wall in the basilica’s Memorial Hall. The inscription
on the tablet reads: Diocese of Metuchen, established November 19,
1981 and dedicated Under the Patronage of Mary Our Queen by his
Holiness Pope John Paul II.
October 1996
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The
diocese celebrates 15 years, once again in the Basilica of the
National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The 2,500 attendees
showed their unity by reciting a prayer of remembrance, celebration
and faith written by Bishop Edward T. Hughes specifically for the
occasion.
October 1999
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The faith community embarks on a journey to Washington for a special
Jubilee pilgrimage. Led by Bishop Vincent De Paul Breen, the
millennium celebration emphasized the Church’s responsibility in
helping to guide the nation, especially regarding the sanctity of
life.
September 2001
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Pilgrims
flock to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate
Conception for the 20th anniversary Pilgrimage of Faith. The event,
which fell on the Sept. 8 birthday of Mary, brought together three
bishops who had served the diocese throughout its existence – Bishop
Vincent De Paul Breen, who acted as principal celebrant of the
Eucharist, Bishop Emeritus Edward T. Hughes and founding bishop
Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, who served as homilist.
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newspaper of the Diocese of Metuchen, and is protected under U.S. and
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