On September 13, 2025, Men & Boys from across the Diocese are invited to walk in pilgrimage from St. Francis Catholic Church in Brainerd to St. Francis Xavier Chapel at Crow Wing State Park. This route honors the patriarch of the Diocese of Duluth, Msgr. Joseph Buh who in November of 1864 joined the Mission of Fr. Francis Pierz in Crow Wing. Msgr. Buh would go on to establish the Parish of St. Francis of Assisi in 1872 in Brainerd. During his time in Minnesota, Msgr. Buh would go on to establish 56 other parishes in the Diocese of Duluth.
Walking in the footsteps of Msgr. Buh from the parish that he founded 150 years ago to the mission chapel that first bought him to Minnesota, we will “take up the Cross” and offer prayers and sacrifice for the conversion of this land that Msgr. Buh dedicated his life to and reparation for those sins and offenses committed against Our Lord by those whom He loves.
Registration Below.
Tentative Schedule of Events:
7:30am Begin with Prayer and Blessing of Pilgrims at St. Francis Church*
7:40am Leave from St. Francis toward Crow Wing
11:30am Break for Lunch (Will be set up at halfway point)
2:00pm Mass at St. Francis Xavier Chapel, Crow Wing State Park
2:45pm Shuttle Back to St. Francis
*As St. Francis Church has been established as a pilgrimage site for the 2025 Jubilee year, all who devoutly visit this site will obtain an indulgence. Conditions outlined here: https://dioceseduluth.org/jubilee-year
Registration
There is no fee to register, however a $10-$20 donation to help cover cost of food and shuttle would be welcome.
Learn more about Msgr. Joseph Buh at: https://josephbuh.org/
