Join The Mission of Cor Jesu for a 1-day pilgrimage and retreat at the National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe at Marytown led by Fr. Jerome Koutnik! Our day includes a guided tour of the Shrine and Holocaust Museum by one of the Franciscan Friars. We'll learn about the life of St. Maximilian and the Marian consecration that he spent his life promoting. 

Together we will attend Holy Mass, and have time for private prayer, adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament, and confession in their breathtaking chapel designed to replicate St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. Following a group lunch, Fr. Jerome will offer two conferences on the topics of surrender to God and prayer to assist us in our spiritual journey. There will be time for reflection, to walk the grounds, and shop in their amazing Catholic gift shop.

Board our comfortable 56-passenger bus and head to Marytown, National Shrine of St Maximilian Kolbe in Libertyville, IL. 

Once off the bus, you will proceed to Founders Hall where you will watch a presentation for the MI Consecration. During your day at the National Shrine of St Maximilian Kolbe at Marytown you will have an opportunity to receive the sacrament of Confession, Private prayer time and shopping at the Gift Shop.

You will have a guided Tour of the Holocaust Exhibit and learn about the life of St Maximilian Kolbe.

Fr Jerome Koutnik will concelebrate Holy Mass at Noon. After mass, we will have a break for Lunch.

After the Lunch Break, you will participate in a retreat led by Fr Jerome

The Group will receive a final blessing with the relic of St. Maximilian Kolbe before boarding. You will Enjoy some final time for prayer and reflections from Fr. Jerome!