For more information, call Ms. Judy Navarrete in Los Angeles at (323) 664-8695. Ms. Navarrete has organized pilgrimages to Naju since 1995.

Or call Ms. Yolanda Chankuo in San Francisco at (415) 334-0774. Ms. Chankuo has volunteered to lead pilgrimages to Naju several times since 1995.

We encourage those who are interested to organize pilgrimages to Naju from their own areas. For arrangements within Korea like lodging, meals, airport taxes, bus transportation, insurance, and English-speaking guides, please contact:

Mr. Peter Suh
Freepass Ye Sung Tours, Inc.
Daewoo Utopia B/D  5F, #22
Bahangyee-Dong, Songpa-Ku
Seoul, Korea 138-050

Phone: 82-2-2202-7300 (“82” is the country code for Korea and “2” is the city code for Seoul.)
Fax: 82-2-2202-3273

The Chapel in Naju, where the Blessed Mother’s statue is placed in the front, is open to pilgrims every day. On certain days, many Korean and foreign pilgrims come to the Chapel for overnight prayers (about 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. next day). These days are:

1. First Saturday of each month

2. June 30, the anniversary of the Blessed Mother’s first weeping tears in Naju

3. October 19, the anniversary of the Blessed Mother’s first tears of blood

4. November 24, the anniversary of the beginning of fragrant oil and also the anniversary of the Eucharistic miracles during the Apostolic Pro-Nuncio’s visit

5. December 8, the Feast of the Blessed Mother’s Immaculate Conception

On every Thursday evening, pilgrims come for Holy Hour prayers (about 9-11 pm).

Pilgrimage to Naju usually includes visits to the Chapel in Naju; daily Masses in the churches in Naju, Kwangju or Seoul; visit(s) to the holy mountain outside Naju where miraculous springs are located; and visit(s) to the Korean martyrs’ shrines in Seoul. There may be a few hours available for shopping in Seoul.