A JOURNEY OF FAITH AT ILOCANDIA

By ODETTE LEON

All praise and thanksgiving to God for the successful Journey of Faith @ Ilocandia  -- a pilgrimage for a cause held September 14-16, 2012.  Said activity was organized by the Volunteer Catechists Commission as part of this year’s Catechetical Month celebration and In preparation for the opening of the Year of Faith, October 2012 – November 2013 as proclaimed by Pope Benedict XVI. 

The 100 pilgrims -- catechists, families and friends -- are from the Diocese of Manila and 5 sufragan dioceses of Pasig, Paranaque, Cubao, Novaliches and Kalookan.  Blessed with  good sunny weather and safe trip, the pilgrims marveled at and  enjoyed every place visited during the 2-day pilgrimage.

Pilgrimage itinerary included the visits to four churches in Ilocos Norte  and three churches in Ilocos Sur as well as side trips to a few historical and tourist spots in the Ilocos Region. Last stop before departure for Manila was St William Parish in San Fernando, La Union.

DAY 1 - September 14

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