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Chimayo Pilgrimage (New Mexico)
Anyone who loves spending time outside, hiking, and visiting historic places should sign up for the Chimayo, New Mexico Alternative Spring Break! On this trip, members will be backpacking 75 miles along America’s most sacred pilgrimage: El Santuario de Chimayo. Experienced staff members will lead you on this pilgrimage in nature and in spirit. Some of the different stops along the route include Loretto Chapel and St. Joseph’s Staircase, St. Francis de Assisi Church, and San Miguel Mission-the oldest church in America. This trip has space for 15 students, and we will be partnering with a group from VMI. This pilgrimage will be an amazing opportunity to encounter God and grow in fellowship with others while enjoying the great outdoors! Read more about our trip here.
SIGN UP FOR CHIMAYO HERE
Camden, New Jersey
If you are looking to serve in a community and work directly with people, sign up for the Camden Alternative Spring Break! On this trip, students will engage in a variety of service activities in the heart of the community. Some of these include, going to local schools to play with children and run after school programs, serving meals to the homeless, volunteering in shelters, and attending NA or AA meetings. This trip has space for 15-20 students, and we will be partnering with a group of students from Clark University. This trip will be led by DeSales Service Works. It is an incredible opportunity to encounter God through the people we meet and the connections we will make!
SIGN UP FOR CAMDEN HERE
New York City
If you are a girl and like to work directly with other women, sign up for the New York City Alternative Spring Break! On this trip, students will serve alongside the Sisters of Life in protecting the lives of unborn babies and helping women who have had abortions heal from them. We will be working with women in some capacity whether it’s working at one of the home the sisters serve with, praying at abortions clinics, cleaning, meeting women at the respite center, and just living life with the sisters. We will be having Mass and holy hour each day also! This trip has space for 16 girls. It is a great opportunity to grow in relationship with fellow students, the Sisters of Life, and the women in the community!
If you have any questions about service, please contact service@jmuccm.com