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Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage

A National Pilgrimage Devoted to Christ and Our Lady

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A Look Back at the 2025 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage

The Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage is a day of prayer centered on the Rosary, lived in the spirit of the Dominican tradition of preaching through devotion to Our Lady. These images capture the day as it unfolded, from pilgrims gathering and praying the Rosary together to the procession with the statue of Our Lady through the Upper Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

The day culminates in the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, as pilgrims unite in worship and entrust their intentions to Christ through the intercession of Our Lady. Throughout the day, there are also moments of fellowship, quiet prayer, and time shared among those who have come together from near and far.

This gallery offers a record of the 2025 Pilgrimage, highlighting the Rosary prayed by thousands, the procession with the statue of Our Lady, the steady rhythm of prayer that carries the day from beginning to end, and more.

Pray the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary

The Church rejoices in the Resurrection of Christ, and we are invited to lift our hearts and fix our gaze on the glory of the Risen Lord, who has conquered death and opened the way to new life.

One of the most beautiful ways to enter into this mystery is through the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary. In these mysteries, we contemplate the fruits of Christ’s Paschal Mystery—from His Resurrection and Ascension, to the coming of the Holy Spirit, and the glory given to Our Lady in her Assumption and Coronation.

We invite you to pray with us and enter more deeply into the joy and hope that flow from Christ’s victory. 

Christ is Risen: An Easter Reflection from Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P.

Christ is risen. Alleluia.

In this Easter reflection, Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P., Promoter of the Rosary, reflects on the joy of the Resurrection and the truth at the heart of our faith: the tomb is empty, death is conquered, and Christ shares his risen life with us.

As the Church celebrates Easter, we are invited not only to believe in the Resurrection, but to live from it—renewed in hope and drawn more deeply into the life of Christ.

Now Open: 2026 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage Design Contest

This year, we’re doing something new.

The 2026 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage Design Contest is now open, and we’re inviting pilgrims to submit original artwork for a chance to be featured on Pilgrimage merchandise.

Whether you sketch, paint, or design digitally, this is your chance to create the next Pilgrimage shirt. The winning design will be featured throughout the year, and the winner will receive $100 in store credit.

Submissions are open through July 10.

Journey with Christ Through Holy Week

Holy Week calls us to step closer to Christ, to watch, pray, and walk with him from the Garden to the Cross, through the stillness of Holy Saturday, and into the joy of Easter morning. These sacred days invite us not only to remember, but to enter more deeply into the mystery of his love.

This guide gathers reflections from Dominican friars to accompany your prayer from Spy Wednesday through Easter. Each reflection can accompany your prayer of the Sorrowful Mysteries, inviting stillness, reflection, and a closer walk with Christ through his Passion.

Spy Wednesday | The Church’s One Anti-Feast

Spy Wednesday | The Church’s One Anti-Feast

Enter the tension of Holy Week, a feast born from sorrow. This reflection invites you to stand with Christ in his final days before the Passion, to watch with attentive hearts, and to ponder his obedience and love for us. Let these words guide your prayer as the journey begins.

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Holy Thursday | The Mystery of Gethsemane

Holy Thursday | The Mystery of Gethsemane

Step into the quiet of Gethsemane and stand with Christ in prayer. This reflection draws you into his surrender to the Father’s will, his watchfulness, and the love that carries him to the Cross. Pray these words alongside the Sorrowful Mysteries to enter more deeply into his agony, his prayer, and his faithful love.

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Good Friday | Nail Me to the Wood, Lord

Good Friday | Nail Me to the Wood, Lord

Come to the foot of the Cross and behold Christ’s love poured out for us all. This reflection invites you to enter his suffering, to contemplate mercy and sacrifice, and to let his Cross shape your heart. Meditate on the Sorrowful Mysteries as you pray, allowing his Passion to transform your soul and deepen your devotion.

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Holy Saturday | Watch and Wait

Holy Saturday | Watch and Wait

On Holy Saturday, the world holds its breath. This ancient homily invites you to wait with Christ and the disciples in prayerful stillness, to trust in God’s plan, and to reflect on the mystery of love hidden in silence. Let this meditation prepare your heart for Easter joy, praying the Sorrowful Mysteries as a companion to the quiet of this holy day.

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Easter Sunday | The Triumph That Transforms

Easter Sunday | The Triumph That Transforms

Celebrate the victory of Christ over death and the hope of new life. This reflection invites your heart to rejoice in his Resurrection, to carry his love into your days, and to allow the joy of Easter to renew your prayer and your life. Conclude your Holy Week devotion by praying the Rosary, reflecting on how the Sorrowful Mysteries lead into the joy of the Glorious Mysteries.

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As this Holy Week journey comes to a close, may you remain close to Christ in prayer, carrying what you have reflected on into the silence of your heart. The Passion leads always to hope, and the Cross opens into the joy of the Resurrection.