Argentine Pilgrimage in Roman Rite Draws Record Number of Pilgrims
The pilgrims covered approximately 100 kilometres from the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Rawson, in Buenos Aires Province, to the
Basilica of Our Lady of Luján, Argentina’s national Marian shrine.
Mass in the traditional Roman rite was celebrated each day at outdoor altars along the route. The traditional Mass was not permitted inside the Basilica of Our Lady of Luján. The pilgrimage instead concluded at the basilica on August 17 with Eucharistic adoration and the Rosary.
Several prominent clergy took part in the pilgrimage.
- Fr. Raúl Olazábal, of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest, celebrated Mass on the first day, the Feast of the Assumption.
- Fr. Augustin-Marie Aubry, prior of the Fraternity of Saint Vincent Ferrer in Chémeré, France, celebrated Mass on the second day.
- Fr. Antonius Mamsery, superior of the Missionaries of the Holy Cross in Tanzania, celebrated Mass on the final day.
Several other priests accompanied the pilgrims along the route, hearing confessions and providing spiritual assistance.
The pilgrimage began in 2010 with four friends inspired by the Chartres pilgrimage, with only 18 pilgrims reaching Luján that year. Since then, participation has grown considerably: 1,600 registered pilgrims took part in 2023, around 2,000 in 2024, more than 2,200 in 2025, and more than 2,300 in 2026.
Organizers say attendance has generally increased by around five to ten percent each year.
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