Ye a r o f M e r c y P i l g r i m a g e

M i s s i o n S a n X av i e r d e l B a c

T h e “ W h i t e D o v e o f t h e D e s e r t ”

D i o c e s e o f T u c s o n

The Mission doors have been designated as Doors of

Mercy for this Jubilee year. The Mission San Xavier

del Bac, founded in 1692 by Fr. Eusebio Kino, is a

pilgrimage site with thousands visiting each year. The

Shell motif—a symbol of pilgrimage like the Pilgrim

Shell of the Order—is found throughout the church as

seen above the Doors of Mercy.

P ILGRIMAGE T IMELINE

6:00 PM Vespers upon arrival from the Marriott

6:15—7:30 PM Docent Tours of the Mission & Reception with Refreshments and Hors d’oeuvres

7:30 PM Performance by the Tucson Boys Chorus

8:15 PM Departure to Marriott Starr Pass

Hosted by

Most Rev. Sir Gerald F. Kicanas Bishop of Tucson

TUCSON ARIZONA BOYS CHORUS

In 1939, Eduardo Caso came to Tucson establishing the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus rooted in the European

tradition but uniquely American in sound and repertoire.

As the fame of the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus spread over the years, activities expanded to include national radio

broadcasts, worldwide concert tours, and television appearances.

In 1980, Dr. Julian Ackerley was named Director, bringing to the organization extensive teaching experience at all

levels, including three degrees in music with emphasis on music education, choral direction and voice performance.

Thursday, September 29

5:30 PM Departure 9 PM Return

$95 per person Non-refundable

Space is Limited