Maria del Buen suceso de la purificacion

Quito Pilgrimage

Appearing to Mariana of Jesus, the Virgin Mary commanded that a statue be made as She appeared. Completed miraculously in 1611, the Holy Virgin ordered that this statue be placed in the Abbess’ chair so that She may rule and protect this convent. For this purpose, She took the name in religion of Maria of Buen Suceso of the Purification. She said this title will be the support and safeguard of the Faith during this time of crisis.

This pilgrimage is a novena of prayer to Maria of Buen Suceso of the Purification. Each day begins with a dawn procession from the Shrine of Our Lady walking to the various religious communities of the historic center. Holy Mass is offered daily. An outing to various sites of the historic city center is arranged for each day. A conference is given each evening. There is a perfect blend of prayer and recreational free time.

Our Purpose

This pilgrimage is a novena of prayer to Maria of Buen Suceso of the Purification. Each day begins with a dawn procession from the Shrine of Our Lady walking to the various religious communities of the historic center. Holy Mass is offered daily. An outing to various sites of the historic city center is arranged for each day. A conference is given each evening. There is a perfect blend of prayer and recreational free time.

General Information

This Pilgrimage is to the city of Quito, Ecuador, to visit the miraculous statue of Maria del Buen Suceso de la Purificacion.

January 23 – February 2 are the dates for the pilgrimage, as it centers on a novena in preparation for the Feast of the Purification.

We keep a novena leading up to the feast in imitation of the original observance in 1611. The religious of the city preached for nine days in preparation for the Feast. Various religious orders were mandated by the bishop which demonstrated he understood the importance and meaning of the miraculous statue.

While this custom has ceased, our morning rosary processions seek to revive this spirit by going to the various religious houses of the city.

Quito, Ecuador

The Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Buen Suceso of the Purification takes place every year in Quito, Ecuador, in the world’s oldest European style city center.

Daily events during this pilgrimage take place within walking distance of Plaza Grande in the historic city center.

The Feast Day:

The Grand Procession of February 2nd begins at 5 a.m.

This procession is attended by several thousand people from the city, as well as various priests and religious from Quito.

Daily Schedule:

At 5:00 a.m. daily Dawn procession.
At 8:30 a.m. daily sacrifice of the Mass.
At 10:30 a.m. outing to one of the nearby sites. These sites are all within walking distance. Entrance fees are usually between $3-$5 per site, and the cost is covered directly by the pilgrim.
From 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. pilgrims have free time. You may explore the city, and see the many places and churches that are not on the official schedule.
At 5:30 p.m. Spiritual Conference.

Dress:

The weather in Quito is perpetual spring. Average daily temperatures would be 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Although we have had good weather in previous pilgrimages, there is the possibility of rain. All pilgrims are encouraged to pack an umbrella.

Mary-like standards for modesty are expected at all times.

Meals:

Meals are not provided as a group. Each pilgrim will secure their own meals as a general rule throughout the pilgrimage. Budget accordingly!

Breakfast: Some hotels offer breakfast and others do not. Finding a restaurant/cafe to take breakfast is easy enough if your hotel does not offer breakfast.
Lunch/Dinner: pilgrims are free to eat where they wish and are encouraged to group up and experience the different restaurants of the city.

Safety:

Quito is a beautiful city, but like all cities, one must always be aware of their surroundings. We recommend walking with a group of fellow pilgrims, and that you are mindful of your situation and your belongings.

Maria del Buen suceso de la purificacion

Quito Pilgrimage

Our Purpose

General Information

This Pilgrimage is to the city of Quito, Ecuador, to visit the miraculous statue of Maria del Buen Suceso de la Purificacion.

January 23 – February 2 are the dates for the pilgrimage, as it centers on a novena in preparation for the Feast of the Purification.

While this custom has ceased, our morning rosary processions seek to revive this spirit by going to the various religious houses of the city.

Quito, Ecuador

The Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Buen Suceso of the Purification takes place every year in Quito, Ecuador, in the world’s oldest European style city center.

Daily events during this pilgrimage take place within walking distance of Plaza Grande in the historic city center.

The Feast Day:

The Grand Procession of February 2nd begins at 5 a.m.

This procession is attended by several thousand people from the city, as well as various priests and religious from Quito.

Daily Schedule:

At 5:00 a.m. daily Dawn procession.

At 8:30 a.m. daily sacrifice of the Mass.

At 10:30 a.m. outing to one of the nearby sites. These sites are all within walking distance. Entrance fees are usually between $3-$5 per site, and the cost is covered directly by the pilgrim.

From 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. pilgrims have free time. You may explore the city, and see the many places and churches that are not on the official schedule.

At 5:30 p.m. Spiritual Conference.

Dress:

The weather in Quito is perpetual spring. Average daily temperatures would be 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Although we have had good weather in previous pilgrimages, there is the possibility of rain. All pilgrims are encouraged to pack an umbrella.

Mary-like standards for modesty are expected at all times.

Meals:

Meals are not provided as a group. Each pilgrim will secure their own meals as a general rule throughout the pilgrimage. Budget accordingly!

Breakfast: Some hotels offer breakfast and others do not. Finding a restaurant/cafe to take breakfast is easy enough if your hotel does not offer breakfast.

Lunch/Dinner: pilgrims are free to eat where they wish and are encouraged to group up and experience the different restaurants of the city.

Safety:

Quito is a beautiful city, but like all cities, one must always be aware of their surroundings. We recommend walking with a group of fellow pilgrims, and that you are mindful of your situation and your belongings.

Further information will be given upon registration.