Rise From The Ashes - 38-Mile Pilgrimage - 2023
July 21-23, 2023
“Rise From the Ashes Pilgrimage” is a 38 mile, 3-day walking pilgrimage honoring the life of Fr. Gabriel Richard and embracing the Holy Spirit’s call to repentance and renewal in the Church. As we specifically pray for an increase in priestly vocations, we are inviting you to join us as a family member of Christ’s Church in Southeast Michigan. Let us come together as a Family in support of one another, one mind and one heart – may we all walk together in unity & “Rise From the Ashes”.
We will be starting at St. Mary’s, Monroe on Friday, July 21st and finishing at Ste. Anne de Detroit--the Archdiocese’s newest Basilica—on Sunday, July 23rd. Along the way we will be visiting and/or staying overnight at Catholic Churches/locations where Fr. Gabriel Richard served including St. Mary’s in Monroe, St. Mary’s in Rockwood, and St. Andre Bessette in Ecorse. Our destination, finishing at Ste. Anne, Patroness Saint of Detroit, Ste. Anne de Detroit was the parish where Gabriel Richard served as Pastor, and he is buried within the church’s side chapel.
Come Walk With Us
Those 18 years old+ are welcome to walk with us for part or all of the 38-mile route.
You are welcome to walk a few miles, a full day, or all three days for a total of about 38 miles.
All walkers are highly encouraged to donate $10 to the Fr. Gabriel Richard Guild.
Under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Support Our Cause
Can't walk but would like to financially support our cause? Consider supporting the work of the Fr. Gabriel Richard Guild with a $10 donation Click Here - Support the Fr. Gabriel Richard Guild and/or give directly to Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit Click Here - Support the Sacred Heart Major Seminary - Detroit as we pray for an increase in priestly vocations in southeast Michigan.
Volunteer
We need volunteers to assist in different ways throughout the pilgrimage. Support drivers, destination set up, etc. Contact us for details.
Pray
Prayer is the foundation of our every effort. We will be praying together throughout the journey but also need your prayers for us and our efforts. If you can’t walk, can you pray?
Contact
Joe Boggs – [email protected]
George Strimpel – [email protected]
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Daily Details:
Day 1 - July 21, 2023 - Start Location: St. Mary Catholic Church -
Optional Mass (St. Michaels- Monroe) at 8:00 am, Walk starts at 9:15 am from St. Mary's
- 127 N Monroe St, Monroe, MI 48162
Day 1 Theme: "FOR HOLY PRIESTS"
Day 1 Shirt Color: Please wear a RED shirt.
Day 1 - July 21, 2023 - Lunch Break - The Mitten
Approx. 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm (If walking a partial day, this could be a possible start or stop point)
8799 Swan Creek Rd, Newport, MI 48166
Final Destination for Day 1 is St. Mary, Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church - Rockwood (approx. 6:00 p.m.)
Transportation: Please try to provide/arrange your own transportation. If you need help with trasportation back to your vehicle, please let us know in advance so that we can plan accordingly. Thankyou.
- DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED AT ST MARY'S OLOTA - PIZZA NIGHT
- COME JOIN US IN THE EVENING AT ST MARY, OUR LADY OF THE ANNUNCIATION - WE WILL BE PLAYING EUCHRE AS WE CONCLUDE OUR EVENING TOGETHER IN TIME OF GREAT CONVERSATION AND REFLECTION ON THE DAY.
Day 2 - July 22, 2023 - Start Location: St. Mary, Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church
Optional Mass at St. Mary's Rockwood, Walk starts at 9:30 am
- 32477 Church St, Rockwood, MI 48173
Day 2 Theme: "FOR HOLY FAMILIES"
Day 2 Shirt Color: Please wear a BLUE shirt.
Day 2 - July 22, 2023 - Lunch Break - Elizabeth Park - JOIN US FOR FAMILY DAY AT THE PARK... BRING YOUR KIDS
Approximately - 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (If walking a partial day, this could be a possible start or stop point)
4250 Elizabeth Dr, Trenton, MI 48183
Final Destination for Day 2 is St. Andre Bessette Catholic Church- Ecorse (approx. 6:30 p.m.)
- DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED AT ST. ANDRE BESSETTE
Transportation: Please try to provide/arrange your own transportation. If you need help with trasportation back to your vehicle, please let us know in advance so that we can plan accordingly. Thankyou.
- COME JOIN US IN THE EVENING AT ST ANDRE BESSETTE - WE WILL BE PLAYING EUCHRE AS WE CONCLUDE OUR EVENING TOGETHER IN TIME OF GREAT CONVERSATION AND REFLECTION ON THE DAY.
Day 3 - July 23, 2023 - Start Location: St. Andre Bessette Catholic Church
Walk starts at 8:00 am - Mass at conclusion of walk at St. Anne de Detroit at 12:00 noon.
- 4250 W Jefferson Ave, Ecorse, MI 48229
Day 3 Theme: "FOR HOLY PARISHES"
Day 3 Shirt Color: Please wear a Charcoal Grey/Black shirt.
- WE WERE ABLE TO GET A SPONSOR FOR T-SHIRTS, SO THESE WILL BE PROVIDED FOR WALKERS ON THIS DAY, BUT COME WEARING A CHARCOAL GREY/BLACK SHIRT AS A BACK UP IN CASE WE RUN SHORT. THOSE WHO REGISTERED WILL RECIEVE THEIR SHIRTS FIRST.
Day 3 - July 23, 2023 - Final Destination: Basilica of Ste. Anne de Detroit
1000 St Anne St, Detroit, MI 48216
We will arrive at our final Destination at approx: 11:30 a.m.
Transportation: Please try to provide/arrange your own transportation. If you need help with trasportation back to your vehicle, please let us know in advance so that we can plan accordingly. Thankyou.
Enjoy the photos below from our 2022 Pilgrimage
Photos courtesy of Snap Happy Photography - Copyright 2022
