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Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage

A National Pilgrimage Devoted to Christ and Our Lady

Dominican Friars

The Scenic Route with Fr. James Sullivan, O.P.

In a fast-paced world, it’s easy to miss the subtle ways God calls us closer. At the 2024 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, Fr. James Sullivan, O.P., invited us to explore the scenic routes to God through the Annunciation and other mysteries of the Rosary.

Fr. James challenges us to see the Annunciation as more than a biblical moment; it serves as a reminder that God often breaks into our lives unexpectedly. Like the Blessed Mother, we are called to be attentive to these divine invitations, transforming our ordinary moments into extraordinary encounters with grace.

We invite you to watch Fr. James’ full talk and reflect on how these insights can inspire your spiritual journey.

Going Godward: Listen to Fr. James Preach

The second annual Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage took place on September 28, 2024, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. Over 3,000 pilgrims gathered to deepen their devotion to the Rosary and listen to inspiring talks by the Principal Preacher, Fr. James Sullivan, O.P.

In his first conference, Fr. James spoke about the enduring truth of the Good News of Jesus Christ: that our lives are meant to move toward God and nothing can separate us from His love. Drawing on imagery from the Annunciation, he highlighted how Our Lady exemplifies the fulfillment of God’s promises, offering hope and joy despite the fall of Adam and Eve.

Whether you joined us in person or couldn’t make it, you can now listen to Fr. James’ talk and reflect on his message of grace and God’s unwavering goodness.

The Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage is a unique opportunity to grow in faith and prayer through the intercession of Our Lady of the Rosary. Stay connected for updates on next year’s pilgrimage, and discover more resources on how the Rosary can enrich your spiritual life.

Strength in Unity: Join the Rosary Confraternity

At the Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P., invited all to join the Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary—a global association of the faithful united in praying the Rosary for one another. As he said, “We join together in a singular voice, praying the Rosary, turning our eyes and beseeching the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.”

What is the Rosary Confraternity?

The Rosary Confraternity is a centuries-old international association established to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary and secure her patronage through the Rosary. Members promise to pray for each other and receive spiritual benefits, including the prayers and good works of the Confraternity and the Dominican Order, along with various indulgences and the special protection of Our Lady.

Obligations of Membership

The only obligation is to pray 15 decades of the Rosary each week, which can be spread out across the week. Members are asked to include the intentions of fellow Confraternity members in their prayers.

Spiritual Benefits

  • A share in the prayers and the good works of countless thousands of Rosary Confraternity members throughout the world and in heaven.
  • A share in the good works and prayers of the Order of Preachers (Dominican Order).
  • Various plenary and partial indulgences
    • For members of the Confraternity, a plenary indulgence is granted under the usual conditions on the day of enrollment (the day indicated on the register/certificate) as well as the feast days of Christmas, Easter, the Annunciation, the Assumption of Our Lady, the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, the Immaculate Conception, and Our Lord’s Presentation in the Temple.
    • A plenary indulgence is also granted, under the usual conditions, to all who pray the rosary in a Church or oratory, in a family (family rosary), religious community, or in a pious association of the faithful. Otherwise, the indulgence is partial.
  • And most importantly, the intercession and special protection of Our Lady, the Mother of God.

How to Enroll

Joining is simple and open to all. To become a member and unite your prayers with thousands of others around the world, click here to enroll.

Fighting the Armada of Amnesia: A Homily of Hope

During the 2024 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, Fr. Dominic Verner, O.P. delivered a powerful homily, recalling a pivotal moment in history when Christians faced overwhelming odds against the Ottoman Empire. He emphasized the importance of prayer, urging the faithful to “take up the sword of prayer” and unite in calling upon Our Lady, who serves as our intercessor.

Fr. Verner drew parallels between past struggles and contemporary challenges, identifying the “armada of amnesia” as a modern threat that leads us to forget the essential mysteries of our faith. He reminded us of key events—like the Annunciation and the Resurrection—that have been overshadowed by distractions in today’s culture.

In his closing remarks, he encouraged us to ponder these mysteries and reaffirm our commitment to God’s call, echoing the words from the wedding at Cana: “Do whatever he tells you.” As we gather in prayer, we stand united with Mary, our mother, who guides us toward her Son.

The video of Fr. Verner’s homily is embedded below, offering a chance to reflect on his transformative message.

Let us embrace this call to remember and rekindle our faith as we navigate our journey in a world longing for renewal.

Meet the Authors: Book Signing at the Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage

During the lunch break on September 28th, make sure to visit the bookstore for an exclusive book signing event as part of the second annual Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage. This is your chance to meet several Dominican friars and have their books signed personally. Don’t miss out—books will also be available for purchase, so you can add these Dominican written works to your shelf.

Meet the Authors

Fr James Brent O.P 1500

Fr. James Brent, O.P.
Father James Dominic Brent, O.P., is a Dominican friar of the Province of St. Joseph. Born and raised in Michigan, he completed his doctorate in Philosophy from St. Louis University and licentiate in Theology from the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC where he now teaches. He frequently lectures for the Thomistic Institute and Aquinas 101. Fr. Brent’s new podcast Contemplata is born from years of traveling the world lecturing, preaching retreats, and meeting increasingly more people who hunger to know God more deeply in contemplative prayer. He is the author of The Father’s House: Discovering Our Home in the Trinity (Pauline Books, 2023). Fr. Brent was the homilist at last year’s Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage.

Fr. Patrick Briscoe O.P

Fr. Patrick Briscoe, O.P.
Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, O.P., was ordained to the priesthood in 2016. He is currently the editor of Our Sunday Visitor. A native of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Fr. Patrick joined the Order of Preachers after graduating from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, where he studied philosophy and French. In previous assignments, Fr. Patrick has served as a parish priest and college chaplain. He is the author, with his Dominican brother Fr. Jacob-Bertrand Janczyk, O.P., of St. Dominic’s Way of Life: A Path to Knowing and Loving God (Our Sunday Visitor, 2021), and the OSV seasonal devotional My Daily Visitor. Fr. Patrick co-hosts the Godsplaining podcast.

Fr. Gregory Pine O.P

Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.
From Pennsylvania, Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., graduated from Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH. He previously served as the Assistant Director of Campus Outreach for the Thomistic Institute in Washington, DC, and associate pastor of St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church in Louisville, KY where he also taught at Bellarmine University. He currently serves as an adjunct professor of dogmatic theology at the Dominican House of Studies and an Assistant Director of the Thomistic Institute. He is a contributor on the Pints with Aquinas show, a co-host of Godsplaining and the Catholic Classics podcast. Fr. Gregory is the author of Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly (Our Sunday Visitor, 2022) and co-author with Matt Fradd of  Marian Consecration With Aquinas: A Nine Day Path for Growing Closer to the Mother of God (TAN Books, 2020). Fr. Gregory was the principal preacher at last year’s Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage.

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Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P.
Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P., is the Rector Magnificus of the Pontifical University of St. Thomas (Angelicum) in Rome. He is the author of various books and articles including Wisdom in the Face of Modernity: A Study in Thomistic Natural Theology (Sapientia Press, 2011), The Incarnate Lord, A Thomistic Study in Christology (The Catholic University of America Press, 2015) Exodus (Brazos Press, 2016), The Light of Christ: An Introduction to Catholicism (Catholic University Press, 2017), and The Trinity: On the Nature and Mystery of the One God (Catholic University Press, 2022). He is co-editor of the journal Nova et Vetera, a Distinguished Scholar of the McDonald Agape Foundation, and a member of the Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas.