Join in this Lenten tradition

Visit seven churches on Holy Thursday — giving you an opportunity to recall the seven stops of Jesus Christ along the Via Dolorosa. Also known as “Visita Iglesia,” the visitation to seven churches on the evening of Holy Thursday dates back to the 16th century, originating in Rome with St. Philip Neri. Following the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Thursday evening, the Blessed Sacrament is reserved on an Altar of Repose for Adoration.

During the pilgrimage, the faithful visit several churches to pray before the Blessed Sacrament in each church, remembering Our Lord’s words to His disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane to keep watch with Him for one hour. 
 

How it Works

At each Church you will spend 10 minutes reflecting on a scripture passage followed by saying  5 Our Fathers, 5 Hail Mary’s and 5 Glory Be’s

• The Scripture passages will be located in the Narthex to pick up before you leave for your pilgrimage
• Your final destination will be St. Joseph’s.
• Night prayer begins at 10:45p

Pilgrimage Sites 

Christ the King
1501 S. Main St. Lombard, IL 60148

Ascension 
1S 314 Summit Ave, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

Notre Dame Catholic Church
64 Norfolk Ave, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514

St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church
306 W 4th St, Hinsdale, IL 60521

Holy Trinity Catholic Church
111 S Cass Ave, Westmont, IL 60559

St. Mary of Gostyn Church
445 Prairie Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515

St. Joseph Catholic Church
4801 Main St, Downers Grove, IL 60515