Pilgrimage Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Blessed Karl's Death
The year 2022 marks the 100th anniversary of the death of Blessed Karl of Austria who died on 1 April 1922 at the young age of 34. As the world continues to seek and strive for peace, the faithful are encouraged to implore the intercession of Blessed Karl of Austria in a special pilgrimage organized by the Gebetsliga in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of his death. All pilgrimage and events will be held in Funchal, Madeira, the island where Blessed Karl was exiled and later buried. All pilgrims are kindly invited and asked to coordinate their own travel arrangements and reservations.
Schedule
Thursday, 31 March 2022
6:30 p.m. Rosary in the church of the Jesuit College of Funchal (Igreja do Colégio-Igreja de São João Evangelista, Largo do Colégio, 9000-000 Funchal)
9:00 p.m. Concert in the Cathedral of Funchal (Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Assunção, R. do Aljube, 9000-067 Funchal, Portugal)
Friday, 1 April 2022
10:00 a.m. Pontifical Mass at the Cathedral of Funchal (Sé Catedral do Funchal, R. do Aljube, 9000-067 Funchal)
3:30 p.m. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at the Church of our Lady of the Mount (Igreja Paroquial de Nossa Senhora do Monte, Rampa da Sacristia 1, 9050-285 Funchal)
Saturday, 2 April 2022
10:00 a.m. Exposition about the blessed Emperor at Quinta Magnólia (Rua Dr Pita 10, 9000-160 Funchal)
All pilgrims are encouraged to make an extended visit outside of the formal pilgrimage events organized by the Gebetsliga.