Registration is open for a one-day retreat with bestselling author and award-winning humanitarian Immaculée Ilibagiza on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m., at The Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.

This spiritual retreat will include two sessions, Mass with a choir and praise dancers, a special praying of the 7 Sorrows Rosary, and book signing with Ilibagiza. Tickets are $25 per person. A light continental breakfast is included. While at the Basilica Shrine, we invite you to spend time visiting our various Marian cultural shrines, including the recently dedicated Our Lady of Kibeho Shrine, located in St. Vincent’s Rosary Walk.

About Our Speaker

Ilibagiza was born and raised in a small village in Rwanda, Africa. In 1994, her life was changed forever when a genocide took place in her country, leaving more than 1 million people dead.

Ilibagiza is the author of multiple books including Our Lady of Kibeho, which shares the story of the Virgin Mary appearing to young women in the remote village of Kibeho, Rwanda. Our Lady warned of the coming bloodshed, but said it could be averted if Rwandans opened their hearts to God and repented.

According to Ilibagiza’s website, her book “Our Lady of Kibeho goes to the heart of these remarkable events. Immaculée Ilibagiza draws on her first-hand experiences, visiting the sites before and after the holocaust. There, she witnessed true miracles and had direct contact with the visionaries themselves. Her discoveries tell a powerful message of reconciliation, enlightenment and peace.”

Retreat Schedule

• 8 a.m.: Doors open/Check in
• 8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.: Morning Session I
• 10:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m.: Break
• 12:30–1:30 p.m.: Morning Session II
• Noon: Mass
• 1 p.m.–2:30 p.m.: Gift Shop and Book Signing
• 2:30 p.m.: Retreat ends

The Basilica Shrine is located at 500 E. Chelten Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19144.

Reserve Your Spot Today!

Register today to spend a spiritual day with Ilibagiza as she shares her love and knowledge of Our Lady of Kibeho and her testimony of the power of prayer.

Questions? Contact Colleen Buckley at CBuckley@cammonline.org.