Station Churches

A Lenten Pilgrimage Experience for All

Faithful of the diocese and beyond are invited to spend part of their Lenten observance by going on a local pilgrimage in Mercer County.

Once again, the Catholic parishes in Mercer County are adapting an ancient Roman tradition that traces its roots as far back as the late second and early third century, by inviting others to visit their churches and celebrate evening Mass during Lent.

It had been an annual practice during Lent, that Catholics living in Rome would make a pilgrimage to the basilicas and churches located throughout the city. A different "station church"  was designated each day for Catholics around the city to gather for Mass early in the morning as a visible reminder of the unity of the Church.

For more information on the background of the station churches pilgrimage in Mercer County, see the artlcle in this month's edition of The Monitor.

Schedule for Station Churches in Mercer County