Pilgrimage to the Chapel of Portiuncula in the Special Year of St. Francis of Assisi

The Archdiocesan Prayer Ministry warmly invites parishioners to a Pilgrimage to the Chapel of Portiuncula (SFA) on Saturday, 18 July 2026, held in conjunction with the Special Year of St. Francis of Assisi (2026–2027).

Declared by Pope Leo XIV, this special year calls the faithful to imitate the holiness of St. Francis by living lives of peace, humility and active charity. It is an invitation to deepen our relationship with Christ through prayer, reflection and acts of love towards others.

The pilgrimage will include:

• Eucharistic Celebration at the Chapel of Portiuncula
• Veneration of the relics of St. Francis of Assisi and other saints
• Time for personal prayer and reflection
• Visits to the Grotto of Our Lady of Fatima, Gethsemane Garden, Calvary Hill and the Grotto of St. Michael

Departure: 8.00 am from the Church of Our Lady of Fatima (or Pondok Polis NU Sentral)
Fee: RM20 (inclusive of transportation and refreshments)

Participants are encouraged to bring along their prayer intentions, which will be offered during the Holy Mass. Prayer intention envelopes will be provided.

For registration or enquiries, please contact Marilyn at 017-328 6199.

“Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.”
— St. Francis of Assisi

May this pilgrimage be an opportunity to grow closer to Christ through the example and intercession of St. Francis of Assisi.