11K views · 883 reactions | Today Father Gary and Father Larry were able to witness a naturalization ceremony in the Ceremonial Courtroom in the Eastern District of New York. The ceremony was performe... Today Father Gary and Father Larry were able to witness a naturalization ceremony in the Ceremonial Courtroom in the Eastern District of New York. The ceremony was performed by Judge Hector Gonzalez,....

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Fr Gary & Fr Larry @ #naturalization ceremony
Ceremonial Courtroom Eastern District #NewYork
incredibly special moment & beautiful end to the journey

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16K views · 1.2K reactions | Day 57 | We made it! At long last, Father Gary arrived at the Statue of Liberty with the stories so many have submitted curing the course of his journey. Joined by friends... Day 57 | We made it! At long last, Father Gary arrived at the Statue of Liberty with the stories so many have submitted curing the course of his journey. Joined by friends, colleagues, and faith...

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Day ❺❼ We made it! Fr Gary arrived @ #StatueOfLiberty Joined by friends, colleagues & faith leaders immigrants are & always have been America’s strength.

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62K views · 2.8K reactions | LADY LIBERTY HERE WE COME! | Step Up, Speak Out LADY LIBERTY HERE WE COME!

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Fr Gary LADY LIBERTY HERE WE COME!

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56K views · 2.7K reactions | Final 2 Miles! | Step Up, Speak Out Final 2 Miles!

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Fr Gary Final 2 Miles!

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Fr Gary stopped Yonkers NY to co-celebrate mass with Fr Don @ Saint Peter & Saint Dennis Catholic Church

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DEC 1 Fr Gary stopped #Yonkers NY to co-celebrate mass with Fr Don @ Saint Peter & Saint Dennis Catholic Church.
Father Gary is nearing the end of his 50+ day journey!

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Step Up Speak Out DEC 2 Robert F. Wagner Park in Battery Park City 2pm Join Us for a multifaith prayer service marking the end of Father Gary's pilgrimage to Liberty Island -image of Statue of Liberty & group of young people

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In just ❸ days, Fr Gary’s #pilgrimage will come to an end. Mark occasion w/ us attend multifaith celebration
Robert F. Wagner Park #BatteryParkCity NY
🗓️ Tuesday DEC 2nd 2pm

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1.1K views · 1.5K reactions | This Thanksgiving, Father Gary wants to express his gratitude to Olivia, the head of logistics and his faithful companion on this journey. She’s the one who keeps him on ... This Thanksgiving, Father Gary wants to express his gratitude to Olivia, the head of logistics and his faithful companion on this journey. She’s the one who keeps him on schedule and moving forward......

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#Thanksgiving Fr Gary wants to express gratitude to Olivia head of logistics & faithful companion on journey. She keeps him on schedule moving forward

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17K views · 1K reactions | Day 51 | Father Gary was honored and blessed to visit Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Our Lady of Fatima and St. Nicholas in Passaic, NJ for mass, where he spoke to the parishioner... Day 51 | Father Gary was honored and blessed to visit Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Our Lady of Fatima and St. Nicholas in Passaic, NJ for mass, where he spoke to the parishioners and learned their...

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Day ❺❶ Fr Gary honored & blessed to visit Bishop Kevin Sweeney & Our Lady of Fatima & St. Nicholas #Passaic NJ for mass

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1.4K reactions · 126 comments | 50 DAYS IN and one week until Father Gary arrives in New York City. Yesterday Father Gary left Hackettstown and headed toward Randolph, New Jersey. Today, Father Gary l... 50 DAYS IN and one week until Father Gary arrives in New York City. Yesterday Father Gary left Hackettstown and headed toward Randolph, New Jersey. Today, Father Gary leads us in a shared prayer....

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Day ❺⓿ one week until Fr Gary arrives in #NewYorkCity
left #Hackettstown headed toward #Randolph NJ
Today, leads us in a shared prayer

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517 reactions · 58 shares | Day 49- Father Gary has made it to New Jersey and walked from Belvidere to Hackettstown. As we approach the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, it is hard not to think abo... Day 49- Father Gary has made it to New Jersey and walked from Belvidere to Hackettstown. As we approach the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, it is hard not to think about our ancestors. As...

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Day ❹❾ Fr Gary has made it to NJ walked from #Belvidere to #Hackettstown
As we approach #StatueOfLiberty & #EllisIsland hard not to think about our ancestors
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21K views · 1.4K reactions | Day 48 | As he leaves Pennsylvania and enters New Jersey, Father Gary has taken note of all the hometown hero memorials he’s passed. He remembers the sacrifices of all tho... Day 48 | As he leaves Pennsylvania and enters New Jersey, Father Gary has taken note of all the hometown hero memorials he’s passed. He remembers the sacrifices of all those who have fought in wars...

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Day ❹❽ Fr Gary leaves Pennsylvania & enters New Jersey, has taken note of all the hometown hero memorials he’s passed.

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5K views · 425 reactions | Day 47 | Father Gary was invited to speak at Holy Infancy Catholic Church in Pennsylvania! He shared his story walking from Chicago to New York and praised the many organize... Day 47 | Father Gary was invited to speak at Holy Infancy Catholic Church in Pennsylvania! He shared his story walking from Chicago to New York and praised the many organizers and faith leaders who...

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Day ❹❼ Fr Gary invited to speak @ Holy Infancy Catholic Church #Bethlehem PA
shared his story & praised the many who joined him on his journey

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2K reactions · 213 shares | Day 46 | Father Gary continues his walk to the Statue of Liberty! Yesterday he made his way through Lehighton, Pennsylvania and ended in Little Gap. Today he reflects on th... Day 46 | Father Gary continues his walk to the Statue of Liberty! Yesterday he made his way through Lehighton, Pennsylvania and ended in Little Gap. Today he reflects on the activists who have led by....

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Day ❹❻ Fr Gary continues walk to #StatueOfLiberty Yesterday made way thru #Lehighton PA ended in #LittleGap

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132 reactions · 15 shares | On Wednesday, Father Gary was invited to speak at @ @maketheroadpa @casa4all rally in Pennsylvania. He shares a poem from a young boy in his parish and calls on one another... On Wednesday, Father Gary was invited to speak at @ @maketheroadpa @casa4all rally in Pennsylvania. He shares a poem from a young boy in his parish and calls on one another to continue standing up...

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On Wednesday Fr Gary invited to speak at @maketheroadpa.bsky.social & wearecasa.org rally in Pennsylvania. He shares poem from a young boy in his parish

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10K views · 1.1K reactions | Day 44- New Ringgold, PA. Almost a week before Thanksgiving, Father Gary is full of gratitude. Grateful for Cecily Strong for sharing our mission, and grateful for every ... Day 44- New Ringgold, PA. Almost a week before Thanksgiving, Father Gary is full of gratitude. Grateful for Cecily Strong for sharing our mission, and grateful for every person who speaks the truth.....

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Day ❹❹ #NewRinggold PA
before #Thanksgiving Fr Gary grateful for Cecily Strong sharing our mission & for everyone who speaks truth in face of adversity

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6.6K views · 697 reactions | Day 43 | Last night at Messiah Lutheran Church, Father Gary had a discussion with a group representing many beliefs, from atheism to Evangelicalism. The conversation remin... Day 43 | Last night at Messiah Lutheran Church, Father Gary had a discussion with a group representing many beliefs, from atheism to Evangelicalism. The conversation reminded him of how despite our...

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Day ❹❸ @ Messiah #Lutheran Church, Fr Gary had a discussion w/ a group representing many beliefs, from #atheism to #Evangelicalism.

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554 reactions · 91 shares | Day 42 | A Sunday filled with prayer, reflection, and honest conversations with people of many beliefs - from lifelong believers to those searching  beyond religion. Fathe... Day 42 | A Sunday filled with prayer, reflection, and honest conversations with people of many beliefs - from lifelong believers to those searching  beyond religion. Father Gary reminds us to stay...

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Day ❹❷ Sunday filled w/ prayer reflection & honest conversations w/ people of many beliefs - from lifelong believers to those searching beyond religion

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12K views · 1.1K reactions | Today, national powerhouse CASA joined Father Gary on his walk through the beautiful Appalachian mountain range. With more than 173,000 lifetime members across 46 states,... Today, national powerhouse CASA joined Father Gary on his walk through the beautiful Appalachian mountain range. With more than 173,000 lifetime members across 46 states, CASA is a national...

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Day ❹❶ today national #CASA joined Fr Gary thru beautiful #Appalachian mountain range.
CASA’s 24/7 hotline 888-214-6016
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550 reactions · 29 comments | Day 40 took us from Hartleton to Lewisburg. Father Gary shared how walking through rural Pennsylvania has been its own kind of education. The Amish and Mennonite communi... Day 40 took us from Hartleton to Lewisburg. Father Gary shared how walking through rural Pennsylvania has been its own kind of education. The Amish and Mennonite communities each hold unique...

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Day ❹⓿ from #Hartleton to #Lewisburg
Fr Gary shared how walking thru rural Pennsylvania has been its own kind of education

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7.4K views · 95 reactions | Meet Father Gary, a Catholic Priest from Chicago who is walking from Pope Leo’s boyhood home in Dolton, IL, to NYC hand-in-hand with the immigrant community. The steps th... Meet Father Gary, a Catholic Priest from Chicago who is walking from Pope Leo’s boyhood home in Dolton, IL, to NYC hand-in-hand with the immigrant community. The steps that Fr. Gary takes as he...

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Meet Father Gary, a Catholic Priest from #Chicago who is walking from #PopeLeo boyhood home #Dolton IL to #NYC hand-in-hand w/ #immigrant community
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538 reactions · 42 comments | Day 39 | Father Gary leaves Millheim en route to Hartleton, Pennsylvania! He shares some good news - 216 Bishops in the U.S. have come together to denounce the discrimina... Day 39 | Father Gary leaves Millheim en route to Hartleton, Pennsylvania! He shares some good news - 216 Bishops in the U.S. have come together to denounce the discrimination happening across the...

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Day ❸❾ Fr Gary leaves #Millheim to #Hartleton PA
He shares some good news ❷❶❻ #Bishops in US have come together to denounce discrimination across U.S.
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5.8K views · 676 reactions | Day 38 | Today, Father Gary reminds us that while times may be tough now, we will come out the other end of it stronger and more united, as we all walk together on this jo... Day 38 | Today, Father Gary reminds us that while times may be tough now, we will come out the other end of it stronger and more united, as we all walk together on this journey. The incredible...

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Day ❸❽ Fr Gary #PleasantGap to #Millheim PA reminds us while times may be tough now, we will come out the other end of it stronger & more united

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18K views · 1.5K reactions | Day 37 | Father Gary left Unionville and headed East towards Pleasant Gap, Pennsylvania! At the end of this government shutdown, Father Gary is grateful for the many young... Day 37 | Father Gary left Unionville and headed East towards Pleasant Gap, Pennsylvania! At the end of this government shutdown, Father Gary is grateful for the many young people who continue to...

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Day ❸❼ left #Unionville headed East towards #PleasantGap PA

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1.3K views · 1.1K reactions | Day 36- Unionville, PA Father Gary was joined by ten friends today as they made their way through the hilly, snow-covered countryside. Among them was Victor Jr., a you... Day 36- Unionville, PA Father Gary was joined by ten friends today as they made their way through the hilly, snow-covered countryside. Among them was Victor Jr., a young boy who reminded us all...

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Day ❸❻ #Unionville PA
Fr Gary joined by ten friends
We continue forward toward Lady Liberty w/ all immigrants in our hearts & minds, especially children

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655 reactions · 64 comments | Day 34 | Father Gary walked 18 miles from Corwensville to Philipsburg, Pennsylvania! Father Gary speaks about the churches he has seen along the way which serve as a remi... Day 34 | Father Gary walked 18 miles from Corwensville to Philipsburg, Pennsylvania! Father Gary speaks about the churches he has seen along the way which serve as a reminder of our shared purpose....

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Day ❸❹ Fr Gary walked 18 miles #Corwensville to #Philipsburg PA
speaks about churches seen along the way which serve as a reminder of our shared purpose.

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1.3K views · 1K reactions | Day 33 – Curwensville, PA During these times of chaos, it’s easy to get lost, but Father Gary has been receiving your prayers and that keeps him on course. Let’s continue... Day 33 – Curwensville, PA During these times of chaos, it’s easy to get lost, but Father Gary has been receiving your prayers and that keeps him on course. Let’s continue to use our voice to help...

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Day ❸❸ Fr Gary #Curwensville PA
During these times of chaos, it’s easy to get lost, but has been receiving your prayers and that keeps him on course.

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22K views · 1.6K reactions | Day 32 | As he left Reynoldsville, Father Gary was joined by Memo, real name Jim, a friend who’s accompanied him through three states! He reminds us that no one should hav... Day 32 | As he left Reynoldsville, Father Gary was joined by Memo, real name Jim, a friend who’s accompanied him through three states! He reminds us that no one should have to walk alone, and that we....

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Day ❸❷ Fr Gary As he left #Reynoldsville joined by Memo, real name Jim, friend who’s accompanied him thru three states! He reminds us that no one should have to walk alone

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1.5K views · 1.4K reactions | Day 31 | Father Gary is joined by family and friends en route to Corsica, Pennsylvania! Don’t forget - tell the story of yourself, family and friends to inspire others an... Day 31 | Father Gary is joined by family and friends en route to Corsica, Pennsylvania! Don’t forget - tell the story of yourself, family and friends to inspire others and show everyone we are more...

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Day ❸❶ Fr Gary Joined by family & friends to #Corsica Pennsylvania!
up to us #StepOutSpeakUp for our immigrant neighbors
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1.1K views · 969 reactions | Day 30 – Sligo, Pennsylvania! Father Gary has officially entered Pennsylvania! Home to iconic pieces of American history like the Declaration of Independence, the Liberty... Day 30 – Sligo, Pennsylvania! Father Gary has officially entered Pennsylvania! Home to iconic pieces of American history like the Declaration of Independence, the Liberty Bell, and more. Today, he....

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Day ❸⓿ Fr Gary #Sligo Pennsylvania!
Home to iconic pieces of American history like the Declaration of Independence, the Liberty Bell, and more.

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11K views · 894 reactions | Day 29 | On the Feast of Saint Martin De Porres, Father Gary gives thanks for the Chicago-area schools that have supported him on this pilgrimage: Christo Rey, Immaculate C... Day 29 | On the Feast of Saint Martin De Porres, Father Gary gives thanks for the Chicago-area schools that have supported him on this pilgrimage: Christo Rey, Immaculate Conception, Saint Gall,...

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Day ❷❾ Fr Gary On the Feast of Saint Martin De Porres, gives thanks for the Chicago-area schools that have supported him on this pilgrimage

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