The Home Pilgrimage / Block Rosary Group of Charlottesville
Founded in September, 1991 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church
Understanding the Block Rosary Home Pilgrimage Tradition
The Block Rosary Home Pilgrimage Tradition is a deeply rooted Catholic devotion that emphasizes the importance of family prayer and community support. It involves a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary visiting each family’s home for a period of time (typically, 2 weeks), encouraging them to pray the Rosary daily for their intentions and the community’s needs. It is called “Block Rosary” because in the Philippines, where the majority of Filipinos are Catholic, the Blessed Virgin Mary travels from door to door across the whole neighborhood/block. This tradition fosters common prayer, friendships and goodwill among neighbors, and it has been associated with numerous miracles and the return of individuals to the Catholic Faith.
Mama Mary Home Visits Schedule
View the scheduled home visits for the Mama Mary pilgrimage, a meaningful time of prayer and spiritual reflection within our community. Complete address details will be provided after RSVP confirmation. For those interested in hosting Mama Mary in their home, please contact us.
Block Rosary & Home Pilgrimage
03/07/2026, Saturday (2PM)
Charlottesville, VA
Host: Wendy Magsipoc
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Block Rosary & Home Pilgrimage
03/21/2026, Saturday (4PM)
Palmyra, VA
Host: Motet & John Bailey
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Block Rosary & Home Pilgrimage
04/05/2026, Sunday (2PM)
Zion Crossroad, VA
Host: Liza & Dodong Ago
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Block Rosary & Home Pilgrimage
04/19/2026, Sunday (2PM)
Earlysville, VA
Host: Lovely & Oscar Capuras
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Block Rosary & Home Pilgrimage
05/03/2026, Sunday (2PM)
Charlottesville, VA
Host: Lannie Moran
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Block Rosary & Home Pilgrimage
05/17/2026, Sunday (2PM)
Charlottesville, VA
Host: Helen & Philip Harris
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Block Rosary & Home Pilgrimage
05/31/2026, Sunday (2PM)
Charlottesville, VA
Host: Alicia & Josie Boy
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Block Rosary & Home Pilgrimage
06/14/2026, Sunday (2PM)
Rochelle, VA
Host: AuAu & Bobbie Crane
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Block Rosary & Home Pilgrimage
06/27/2026, Saturday (2PM)
Charlottesville, VA
Host: Shane & Diane Nacpil
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Block Rosary & Home Pilgrimage
07/12/2026, Sunday (2PM)
Charlottesville, VA
Host: Prudencio Family
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Block Rosary & Home Pilgrimage
07/25/2026, Saturday (2PM)
Charlottesville, VA
Host: Cess & Dexter Guinitaran
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Block Rosary & Home Pilgrimage
08/08/2026, Saturday (2PM)
Charlottesville, VA
Host: Alicia & Josie Boy
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Block Rosary & Home Pilgrimage
08/22/2026, Saturday (2PM)
Charlottesville, VA
Host: Loucelle De Jesus
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Available Dates
09/12/2026 – 10/03/2026
10/03/2026 – 10/17/2026
10/17/2026 – 10/30/2026
10/30/2026 – 11/14/2026
11/14/2026 – 11/28/2026
11/28/2026 – 12/12/2026
12/12/2026 – 12/26/2026
Kindly submit your request through the Request Form on our Contact Us page or via our Facebook page if you are interested in hosting Mama Mary in your home on one of the listed available schedules.
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