An estimated thousand faithful from across the Diocese of Trenton gathered Dec. 2 in Trenton for a 3.8-mile pilgrimage in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe that culminated with Mass celebrated by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral.
Throughout the journey, pilgrims followed “Las Antorchas Guadalupanas (Guadalupe Torches)” as they traveled among Immaculate Conception Church, St. Anthony Church, St. Joseph Church and the Cathedral, where they were greeted by Bishop O’Connell before Mass. The seven torches began their journeys Nov. 4 when they were lighted by the Bishop during the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Washington, D.C., and have since spent time in parishes across the Diocese.
After Mass, there was a celebration that included traditional Hispanic music, dances, food and more in the lower level of the Cathedral.
The Diocese live streamed the joyful event at its many stages throughout the morning. Those archived videos are available to view in full on the Diocese’s Spanish-language Facebook page, Familia, Vive su Fe, as well as at DioceseofTrenton.org/DOTGuadalupe.
Look for comprehensive coverage of the Guadalupe pilgrimage later at TrentonMonitor.com and in the Dec. 14 print edition of The Monitor.