Pilgrims will gather together Philadelphia at St. Joe' Prep & the Gesu School to learn about, pray and reflect on, and celebrate our shared Jesuit and Catholic identity during the historic visit of the Holy Father, Pope Francis, and the World Meeting of Families.

“The pope to me is a role model and a leader. He represents younger generations and is a Pope that I can identify with and learn from, because he addresses modern and relevant issues, offered sophomore: Logan Schuh.

The pilgrimage will culminate with a short distance from St. Joe's Prep to the Ben Franklin Parkway to celebrate the Eucharist with the universal Church & Pope Francis! 

As the day for departure draws near, the students have become more and more grateful just for the opportunity to experience this once-in-a-lifetime event.  “I love to be with those who are also excited about their faith. It causes spiritual growth in the participants, offered senior Luke Winkler. 

Senior Emily Bahr perhaps expressed best the sentiments of the group, “My heart is full and thankful.”

Fr. Tom Lankenau, S.J., Logan Schuh, Natalie Schwartzenberger, Emily Bahr, Francis Bertotti-Metoyer, Karen McLeod.  (Not pictured: Luke Winkler)