The Pilgrimage to the Holy Family is a prayer ministry for the Sanctity of the family. Using the model of the Holy Family as our guide, our goal is to establish strong families focused on God. Participating families pray together everyday the Holy Family Chaplet. During their week of prayer, the family is supported by faithful prayer warriors that are praying for them and their intentions by name! 

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Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, Pray for us!
"Taking part in the Pilgrimage to the Holy Family was an extraordinary experience and truly one of the most meaningful things our family did this past summer."
​The Martin Family

How it works:

Each week a different family is the “Pilgrim Family” and receives the pilgrim materials. These include;
1. the traveling 16x20 image of the Holy Family,
2. the Holy Family Chaplet prayer beads and prayer pamphlets,
3. a photo album which holds the pictures of all the families that have participated,
4. and a binder with resources for families. 
The time commitment is less than 10 minutes a day but how powerful these few minutes are! 

​Each week the pilgrim family:
  1. Places the image of the Holy Family in a visible spot in their home.
  2. Gathers the family and prays the Holy Family Chaplet together each day.
  3. Places a family picture in the photo album.
  4. Signs the back of the image and passes along to the next family.
  The family is supported by a team of prayer warriors that pray by name for the Pilgrim family.
 "One of the greatest challenges as a Catholic father is finding time in our busy lives to make Christ the center.  Praying the Chaplet of the Holy Family everyday with my family opened up our hearts and minds to what a precious gift and example we have in Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.  They are THE model for making our home a Domestic Church.  The Chaplet led my entire family to sit down, turn everything off,  and discuss our faith and how it applies to our family.  I would urge any family to bring the Holy Family into your home in this special way and receive the graces our Lord has in store for you.  Also knowing there's an army of prayer warriors praying for your family is the best gift you can ever receive. " Troy Medley

History of the Ministry
The Pilgrimage to the Holy Family  Ministry began January 2009 in Louisville, Kentucky.  As of December 2021, over 350 families have participated in the Original Pilgrimage that travels throughout the Archdiocese of Louisville. 

Pilgrimage to the Holy Family programs have  also started in  parishes in Louisville and outside the state. 

In 2022, the Ministry in Louisville partnered with Family Renewal Project to expand its reach and continue its work of renewing the family!
Below are some of the many families that have participated in the Pilgrimage...