Martyrs’ Shrine, Midlandpilgrimage details
Planning Committee
Robin Fishburn
Kathy Dunn
Karen Harmen
Shelley Koehler
Jane Niunan
Sean Farrelly
Spiritual Leadership
Tarcia Gerwing, Loyola House Retreat, Guelph
Roger Yaworski, SJ., Ignatius Jesuit Centre, Guelph
Dates and Lodgings
The 2010 walking Pilgrimage will be departing the Ignatius Jesuit Centre, Guelph, on Saturday August 7—arriving in Midland, Saturday August 14.
| Date | Distance | Where We Stay |
| Day 1 Sat. 7th |
26 | Camping at St. Peter's Church Grounds in Oustic |
| Day 2 Sun.8th |
— | Reids Family Home |
| Day 3 Mon. 9th |
— | Valley of Mother of God |
| Day 4 Tues. 10th |
22 | Camping at Gibson Farms, Alliston |
| Day 5 Wed. 11th |
30 | Camping near Grenfel |
| Day 6 Thurs. 12th |
24 | Camping at Tiffin Conservation Area |
| Day 7 Fri. 13th |
28 | Camping near Ebenezer |
| Day 8 Sat. 14th |
10+ | Arrive at Martyrs’ Shrine in Midland |
Note: Locations are subject to change. Exact locations will be posted on our website in advance of the walk.
A Typical Walking Day
Below is a sample walking day during our 2009 pilgrimage. Scheduled days are based upon a 4.0 k.p.h. walking speed, with one hour for lunch and two breaks (15 minutes each) during the day.
| Time | Distance | Activity |
| 6:00 a.m. | — | Farm Store - Pack Truck |
| 7:00 a.m. | — | Bishop Ustrzycki says mass |
| 7:45 a.m. | — | Picking Stones |
| 8:15 a.m. | — | Blessing At The Martyr's Statue |
| 8:20 a.m. | — | Spiritual Input |
| 8:30 a.m. | — | First Step on the Walk |
| 10:15 a.m. | Having Traveled 5.5k | Morning Break |
| 12 noon | Having Traveled 5.5k | Lunch |
| 2:30 p.m. | Having Traveled 5k | Afternoon Break |
| 4:00 p.m. | Having Traveled 4k | Arrive Oustic, ON |
| 6:00 p.m. | — | Supper |
| 7:00 p.m. | — | Spiritual Sharing |
| 11:00 p.m. | — | Lights Out |
Total Distance: 20k.
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