Joseph Challenge Details
Friday (Day 1)
Pilgrims depart from Carondelet Park in south St. Louis; walk along River Des Peres ("River of the Fathers") towards the Oratory of Ss. Gregory and Augustine in Richmond Heights. The day concludes with First Friday Mass at the Oratory, followed by dinner and fellowship.
Distance: Approximately 8 miles
Saturday (Day 2)
Saturday morning begins with First Saturday Mass at the Oratory of Ss. Gregory and Augustine. Pilgrims depart from the Oratory following Mass, walk to Carmel of St. Joseph, then to St. Joseph in Clayton for lunch, and then on to the Shrine of St. Joseph.
Distance: 15.5 miles
Itinerary
Friday (Day 1)
Saturday (Day 2)
Under the Patronage of St. Joseph
The Joseph Challenge Pilgrimage is named in honor of St. Joseph, the foster father of Our Lord. He is looked to as a role model of authentic masculine virtues, such as chastity and hard work. The Pilgrimage takes place near the date of the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, which is celebrated on May 1st. It is organized by Catholic laymen specifically for men 18 years of age and older.
The Pilgrimage will visit these St. Louis-area locations named in honor of St. Joseph:
Carmel of St. Joseph (Carmelite Monastery)
One of the destinations on the Joseph Challenge Pilgrimage is Carmel of St. Joseph, otherwise known as the Carmelite Monastery.
St. Joseph - Clayton
St. Joseph Catholic Church in Clayton, one of the older parishes in the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Shrine of St. Joseph
The final destination of the Joseph Challenge is the Shrine of St. Joseph in Downtown St. Louis, Missouri, one of the most breathtaking churches in the region, and the site of a Vatican-authenticated miracle. Pilgrims will have the opportunity to pray and take a brief tour of the Shrine.
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