DC Route 2 Day - 29 Miles
Tuesday, June 18-Wednesday, June 19. Walk across Our Nation's Capital (2 days-29 mi.). Walk from St. John the Evangelist Church in Clinton, Maryland to St. Catherine Laboure (The Avalon School) in Wheaton, Maryland.
The Camino of Maryland DC Route is an exciting spiritual journey through the heart of Washington DC. This Route is a 2 day - 29 mile trek, exploring the beauty of the Catholic faith, seeing the magnificent Basilica of the Immaculate Conception - the largest Catholic church in North America. Along the way, you will also be reminded of the grandeur of the Capital City, with its iconic monuments and buildings, and culminating at St. Catherine Laboure Parish in Weaton, MD, and home of the Avalon School. Avalon School for boys is one of the founding member schools for the Camino of Maryland.
The Camino of Maryland is a unique and meaningful opportunity to connect to your faith while exploring DC on foot. Join us on this special adventure and discover the true beauty of the city and the power of faith, and enjoy the hospitality of the Avalon school as they greet pilgrims in true Camino fashion.
Daily Itinerary: DC Route
DAY 1: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 (16.5 miles)
St. John the Evangelist Church
8908 Old Branch Ave.
Clinton, MD 20735
(Mass at 8:30 am)
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Waypoint 1:
St. Francis Xavier Church
2800 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20020
Waypoint 2:
St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church
313 2 nd St. NE
Washington, DC 20002
Waypoint 3:
Gonzaga High School
St. Aloysius Church
19 Eye St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
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End of Day 9:
Basilica of the National Shrine
of the Immaculate Conception
400 Michigan Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20017
DAY 2: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 (13.1 miles)
Basilica of the National Shrine
of the Immaculate Conception
400 Michigan Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20017
(Mass at 8:00 am)
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Waypoint 1:
Saint John Paul II National Shrine
3900 Harewood Rd. NE
Washington, DC 20017
Rosary 2PM
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Waypoint 2:
Little Sisters of the Poor
4200 Harewood RD NE
Washington, DC 20017
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Waypoint 3:
John Paul II Seminary
145 Taylor St, NE
Washington, DC 20017
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Waypoint 4:
St. John the Evangelist Historic Church
(Our Lady Queen of Poland Church)
9700 Rosensteel Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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End of Day 10:
The Avalon School
St. Catherine Laboure
11801 Claridge Rd.
Wheaton, MD