Proposed Itinerary*
Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
pilgrimage to St. Louis
Sept 23-26, 2026
Wed, Sept 23
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Depart from St. Hilary parking lot, 2750 W Market St, Fairlawn OH 44333 (7:30am)
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Lunch Provided on Bus
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Tour St. Mary of the Woods, IN, at Shrine of St. Mother Theodore Guerin who lived a fascinating life of suffering and triumph for the sick and the poor, with a special love for children
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Dinner in Terra Haute, IN
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Depart for newly renovated Best Western St. Louis Airport North Hotel & Suites and arrive mid evening in time to check in for overnight
Thurs, Sept 24
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Early Breakfast at Hotel
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Depart for The Dome at America's Center, downtown St. Louis
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Free time to attend Expo, Adoration and Confession and/or Pre-Mass Show
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Attend Beatification Mass
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Veneration of Relic
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Dinner at Dome or nearby venue before returning to the hotel​​
St. Guerin's resting place - St. Mary of the Woods
​Fri, Sept 25
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Early Breakfast at hotel
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For those who wish to explore St. Louis for the day, they will be taken by bus to downtown; others to National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows for the morning for prayer, quiet reflection and shopping, then to downtown for free time downtown and dinner
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Early evening board bus to the hotel
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Sat, Sept 26
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Early Breakfast at hotel
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Board bus to return home (8:00)
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Stop for Lunch
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Return to St. Hilary early evening
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* Itinerary subject to change if adjustments are necessary based on various circumstances
Dome at America's Center
Our Lady of the Snows National Shrine
All of this--hotel, bus, ticket for Beatification Mass and accompanying beatification events at
the Dome, one lunch--for only $1183/person for dual occupancy (add $150 for
single occupancy) if paid by check, by July 23, 2026. Payment by credit card is
available, but additional charges apply.
Not covered: travel insurance, lunches other than the first day, meals, tips for bus driver, hotel and restaurants.
We only have room for under 30 pilgrims, so register today!
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Iconic view of St. Louis