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Sisters of St. Basil the Great Host 74th Annual Pilgrimage

 On October 1 and 2, 2005, the Sisters of St. Basil the Great of the Jesus, Lover of Humanity, Province hosted their annual pilgrimage honoring the Mother of God. Responding to the Sisters' invitation to renew their faith and refresh their spirit within a community of the faithful, nearly 700 pilgrims converged on the beautiful grounds of the Basilian Motherhouse at Fox Chase, Pennsylvania, to participate in a tradition that has spanned more than seven decades.

The pilgrimage revolved around a special theme: "What Are You Seeking?  “I Seek to be Healed”.  These words were echoed by the clergy, the Sisters, and the pilgrims of all ages who gathered together on this beautiful autumn night and summer like day in anticipation of a healing touch.  For the pilgrims of October 2005, these words were a source of hope and comfort, a reminder that God has the power to heal all ills and make a broken spirit whole.

 Carefully and lovingly orchestrated by the Sisters and the Ukrainian Catholic Archdiocese, the Pilgrimage was a happy and holy event graced by good weather and an abundance of good will.  The Pilgrimage Committee is already making plans for the 75^th annual Pilgrimage to be held next year.  We look forward to welcoming you in 2006.

An icon of Our Lady of Protection (Pokrov), donated by Rev. John Ciurpita in memory of his mother was blessed by Archbishop Stefan and carried in procession during the two day pilgrimage.	Metropolitan Archbishop Stefan Soroka was the main celebrant of the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, October 2. Assisting the Archbishop (left to right) Rev. Andriy Dudkevych, Msgr. Peter Waslo, Very Rev. John Sianchuk, C.Ss.R., Most Rev. Walter Paska, Most Rev. Basil Losten, Rev. George Worschak, Rev. Yaroslav Kurpel and Rev. Mario  Dacechen, OSBM
	On Saturday night, the Clergy, Sisters and Pilgrims processed to the Grotto of Our Lady of Pochaiv where the Akathist was sung by the Sisters and the Seminarians.
Rev. Ivan Kharuk anoints the head of a young pilgrim	Very Rev. John Sianchuk, guest homilist, anoints a Pilgrim.
Very Rev. John Sianchuk spoke to the children about faith and healing	Children from St. Josaphat School, Philadephia, Plast and Sum process to the auditorium for the celebration of the Divine Liturgy on Sunday morning
A young pilgrim lights a candle at the Grotto.	Seminarians from St. Josaphat’s Ukrainian Catholic Seminary assisted with the singing and the service
Pilgrims enjoy good conversation and delicious food.

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