Photo Essay: 59th Annual Assumption Pilgrimage

Each year, the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in North Jackson hosts a pilgrimage around the Feast of the Assumption. On Tuesday, August 13, Bishop David Bonnar celebrated Mass during the pilgrimage, which was themed “The Mother of God, A Gift to Us” this year.

Learn more about the National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon, or scroll down to see Catholic Echo photographer Brian Keith’s photos from the Mass.

Our Lady of Lebanon, surrounded by flowers for the Assumption Pilgrimage in North Jackson. Photo by Brian Keith.
The Knights of Columbus lead the procession at for the Assumption Pilgrimage in North Jackson. Photo by Brian Keith.
Image of Eastern rite bishop for the Assumption Pilgrimage in North Jackson. Photo by Brian Keith.
Bishop Bonnar processes in for the Assumption Pilgrimage in North Jackson. Photo by Brian Keith.
Eastern rite priests bow their heads in prayer behind the altar for the Assumption Pilgrimage in North Jackson. Photo by Brian Keith.
A large group of priests and deacons celebrate Mass for the Assumption Pilgrimage in North Jackson. Photo by Brian Keith.
A man in white does the readings for the Assumption Pilgrimage in North Jackson. Photo by Brian Keith.
Bishop Bonnar greets Eastern Rite bishop for the Assumption Pilgrimage in North Jackson. Photo by Brian Keith.
A man in white vestment incenses the altar for the Assumption Pilgrimage in North Jackson. Photo by Brian Keith.
Bishop Bonnar raises the eucharist, illuminated by sun coming through the window for the Assumption Pilgrimage in North Jackson. Photo by Brian Keith.
Parishioners carry an image of our lady of lebanon for the Assumption Pilgrimage in North Jackson. Photo by Brian Keith.
Parishioners carry the image of our lady of lebanon to the statue outside for the Assumption Pilgrimage in North Jackson. Photo by Brian Keith.
Religious sisters sing outside the shrine at for the Assumption Pilgrimage in North Jackson. Photo by Brian Keith.
Priest swings incense at for the Assumption Pilgrimage in North Jackson. Photo by Brian Keith.
Parishioners kneel before the Our Lady of Lebanon statue for the Assumption Pilgrimage in North Jackson. Photo by Brian Keith.
Image of Our Lady of Lebanon is placed outside the large shrine statue for the Assumption Pilgrimage in North Jackson. Photo by Brian Keith.
Bishop Bonnar prays with eastern priests for the Assumption Pilgrimage in North Jackson. Photo by Brian Keith.
Bishop Bonnar greets religious sisters for the Assumption Pilgrimage in North Jackson. Photo by Brian Keith.
Image of the large Our Lady of Lebanon Statue from below for the Assumption Pilgrimage in North Jackson. Photo by Brian Keith.

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