What is the Mazzuchelli Pilgrimage?

The Mazzuchelli Pilgrimage is an annual journey where pilgrims retrace some of the steps that Fr. Mazzuchelli made during his time in what would be the Diocese of Madison. Like all pilgrimages, the Mazzuchelli pilgrimage is a chance for the pilgrims to step out of their daily lives and routines, in order that they may be spiritually awakened by expereincing God's love.

With there being two options for the Mazzuchelli pilgrimage this year, their starting points will be different. However, the culmination of the pilgrimage, praying at Fr. Mazzuchelli's grave, will conclude both. 

The three-day pilgrimage will begin in Dubuque, Iowa, with mass at St. Rapheal’s Cathedral, which Fr. Mazzuchelli built in 1835. Following mass, the pilgrims will begin their journey by crossing over the Mississippi River into Wisconsin. Continuing along, they will arrive in Sinsinawa in the late afternoon of the first day. On the second day of the pilgrimage, the pilgrims will begin their day with a mass celebrated by Bishop Hying in Sinsinawa. Immediately following mass the pilgrims will begin their walk to New Diggins, where they will arrive in the late afternoon. On the final day, the pilgrims will begin their day with mass, and then depart for Benton. When the pilgrims arrive in Benton in the late afternoon, they will have a chance to venerate the tomb of Fr. Mazzuchelli, and see the rectory that he died in. 

The one-day pilgrimage will begin in Sinsinawa with a mass. The pilgrims will then depart for Benton. Along the way, the pilgrims will depart from the three-day pilgrimage group, who will be heading to New Diggins. Later in the afternoon, the group will arrive in Benton, and will have a chance to venerate the tomb of Fr. Mazzuchelli, and see the rectory that he died in.