2025

It has been over a month since we gathered in Washington, D.C. for the Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, yet the memory of that day still stirs the heart.

Thousands of pilgrims came together to pray, to confess, to adore, and to celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. It was a day marked by grace, a glimpse of what happens when Our Lady gathers her children around her Son.

We have put together a short video that captures the beauty and spirit of that day. Take a moment to watch and let it draw you again toward Christ through Mary.

Mark your calendar for September 26, 2026, when we will gather once again for the Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage. In the months ahead, be on the lookout for the 2026 Novena prayer card, which will help us prepare our hearts together for that day.

At the 2025 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P., invited pilgrims to reflect on the Rosary as our chain of hope—a prayer that lifts us, strengthens us, and unites us to God and one another.

In his homily, Fr. Andrew shared the inspiring story of St. Bartolo Longo, who overcame despair through the Rosary and devoted his life to spreading it. Through his witness, we see that hope is never wasted, and the chain of prayer connects us to eternal life.

Watch the video to experience the homily and the day of pilgrimage for yourself, and let it inspire your prayer and deepen your hope.

Join us as we look forward to next year’s pilgrimage on September 26, 2026, and continue praying the Rosary together.

The Rosary is more than a set of prayers. It is a path that shapes our hearts, guiding us to love as God loves. In Conference II of the 2025 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, Fr. Austin Litke, O.P., explores how the Rosary draws us into the deepest mystery of Christian life: charity.

It [the Rosary] helps us lift up our hearts. It helps us love the things that are above. Leave aside the things that are of below.” – Fr. Austin

Through this reflection, Fr. Austin shows how the Rosary presents moments of Christ’s life and Mary’s example for us to meditate on and enter into. Each bead, each prayer, becomes an opportunity to choose love, leave behind worldly distractions, and participate in God’s divine charity.

Whether you attended the Pilgrimage or are joining from home, this talk invites you to experience the Rosary not just as a devotion, but as a daily practice that transforms your heart and life.

Take a moment to watch Fr. Austin’s talk, revisit the insights, and let the Rosary inspire your prayer and reflection. Step into the Pilgrimage today and allow your heart to be lifted and transformed.

Join thousands of men and women around the world who are united in prayer through the Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary. In this special message from the 2025 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P., shares the inspiring story of St. Bartolo Longo, a former Satanist who converted to Catholicism and dedicated his life to promoting the Rosary.

Fr. Joseph-Anthony shares Our Lady’s promise: “Those who promote the Rosary will experience the salvation of Her Son, Jesus Christ.” By enrolling in the Confraternity, you connect with a spiritual family, receive abundant graces, and help spread devotion to the Rosary around the world.

There are no dues, no meetings, and no subscriptions—simply pray 15 decades of the Rosary each week and join a centuries-old tradition of faithful prayer. Watch the video to learn more and consider enrolling today.

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.