Men take a hike in a prayerful, joyful way
June 18, 2025 at 4:26 p.m.
It was a time to celebrate Father’s Day a day early while sharing camaraderie and brotherhood for the men who participated in the annual Mass On The Mountain June 14.
PHOTO GALLERY: 2025 Mass On The Mountain
Hosted by the diocesan Department of Evangelization and Family Life, and led by Josue Arriola, department director, the day began at 7 a.m. with the men of varying ages and backgrounds gathering for Mass celebrated in the National Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, Washington, by Father Javier Diaz, pastor of Christ the King Parish, Long Branch.
After Mass, the men traveled another 20+ miles to the Delaware Water Gap where they took part in a hiking excursion to Dunnfield Creek Natural Area and climbed to the top of Mount Tammany. By noon, the men were ready to return home and enjoy the remainder of Father’s Day weekend with their families.
More to come on this story.
Father Javier Diaz, center, pastor of Christ the King Parish, served as principal celebrant of a Mass in the Blue Army Shrine for those men who participated in the Mass on the Mountain event on June 14. Jose Santiago photos
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It was a time to celebrate Father’s Day a day early while sharing camaraderie and brotherhood for the men who participated in the annual Mass On The Mountain June 14.
PHOTO GALLERY: 2025 Mass On The Mountain
Hosted by the diocesan Department of Evangelization and Family Life, and led by Josue Arriola, department director, the day began at 7 a.m. with the men of varying ages and backgrounds gathering for Mass celebrated in the National Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, Washington, by Father Javier Diaz, pastor of Christ the King Parish, Long Branch.
After Mass, the men traveled another 20+ miles to the Delaware Water Gap where they took part in a hiking excursion to Dunnfield Creek Natural Area and climbed to the top of Mount Tammany. By noon, the men were ready to return home and enjoy the remainder of Father’s Day weekend with their families.
More to come on this story.
Father Javier Diaz, center, pastor of Christ the King Parish, served as principal celebrant of a Mass in the Blue Army Shrine for those men who participated in the Mass on the Mountain event on June 14. Jose Santiago photos