In 1973, Father Michael O'Brien from the Archdiocese of Santa Fe started the Pilgrimage for Vocations. Those taking part would pray and sacrifice for God's will in all vocations especially priesthood and religious life.
This Pilgrimage has continued to take place during the first week in June. It takes one week to complete the Pilgrimage of 100 miles walking about 20 miles each day. The groups sleep in parish halls or school gyms located on the way to Chimayo. Church organizations or families provide meals for the pilgrims.
Each day is devoted to silence, walking in prayer, singing and some recreation. The groups stop to visit the Churches and Chapels along the way. At night the pilgrims study the life of Jesus, share what has taken place during the day, attend Mass, and say night prayers.
Until 1981 only men participated in the Pilgrimage. That year women were invited to participate. Now women make up two of the five routes that comprise the Annual Pilgrimage for Vocations.
All pilgrims begin their walk on Monday morning and on Saturday the groups meet at El Santuario for a Mass celebrated by the Archbishop.
The Director for the Pilgrimage for Vocations
is Fr. EDMUND SAVILLA
2150 Raymac Road SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105
Phone: (505) 877-8550
Information can also be obtained from:
Deacon DONALD MARTINEZ
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
205 Don Fernando Street
Taos, NM 98571
Phone: (505) 785-9208
