10-day pilgrimage Departs for Belgium

Pilgrims from the Diocese of Green Bay will travel to Belgium from October 10 to 20, 2026, to follow the footsteps of Servant of God Adele Brice. This marks the first pilgrimage dedicated to her life, as her cause for canonization is unprecedented in the history of the diocese.

Bishop David Ricken will serve as the spiritual director for the trip, which is organized by On Mission in cooperation with Mater Dei Tours. Father Matt Simonar, pastor of Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Green Bay, and Father Alvan Amadi, pastor of SS. Peter and Paul, Holy Rosary, and St. Ann Parishes in New Holstein/Kiel, will act as co-chaplains.

The group departs from Chicago for Brussels on Saturday, October 10. The itinerary includes visits to Bruges, Antwerp, Dion-le-Val, and Leuven. During the visit to Bruges, the pilgrims will attend Sunday Mass at the Basilica of the Holy Blood. Juan Landa will serve as the pilgrimage director, and Amy Kawula will act as the pilgrimage host.