Building St. Joseph’s Way
Be A Part Of The Journey
Join CWM as we walk with St. Joseph and help build the way. Camino San José or St. Joseph Way, is a 26km pilgrimage in northern Mexico, through the Coahuila desert, near the town of Cuatro Ciénegas.
By supporting this pilgrimage or sponsoring a station you will also transform this community both materially and spiritually. Once completed, it will be a permanent transformational experience for pilgrims from all around the world to be inspired by the faithful gentle example of St. Joseph. Be a part of this opportunity to deepen your faith and ponder the wonders of our spiritual father, St. Joseph.
WALK and PONDER
Walk the camino and pray alongside St. Joseph and ponder his journey with Mary and Jesus, as they did through the desert more than 2000 years ago.
BUILD the PILGRIMAGE
Sponsor a resting place and shelter from the desert sun as the faithful from around the world gather to be inspired by St. Joseph’s Way.
A Pilgrimage through St. Joseph’s life in Faith
Join Father Daniel, Deacon Rick, and Monsignor Fennessy as they guide us through St. Joseph’s life in Cuarto Cienegas, Mexico this fall. Embark on an extraordinary five days that will nourish your soul and enrich your spiritual walk with God.
Fr. Daniel Brandenburg
Deacon Rick Medina
Monsignor Fennessy
Sign up soon – we can only accommodate 50 people. Dates are October 13-17.
Who can make the Pilgrimage?
Camino San José welcomes every soul of good will who desires to embark on this spiritual encounter with St. Joseph, and live a deep spiritual transformation. The walk features several guided stations each day and provides ample time to ponder St. Joseph’s Way.
What is the pace like?
For those needing additional time to walk– the group is flexible so you may walk slow or even skip a station. There is always a vehicle available to help accommodate those who may need assistance.
Why should I walk Camino San José?
It is an inviting opportunity for every pilgrim to meditate freely on the fatherly figure of St. Joseph; whether meditating on his joys and sorrows, reflecting on his wonders as spiritual father, being grateful for his role as guardian of the Child Jesus and Mary, or by simply remembering his virtues. Once you´ve travelled Camino San José, you will return renewed, as the Sacred Family was renewed on the way to Galilee.
What else is there to do?
Experience firsthand as a volunteer the work of ministries dedicated to the transformation of the lives of the people of Cuatro Ciénegas. Admire the beauty and majesty of the valley amidst a natural preserve and dotted with magnificent pools originated more than 3.5 billion years ago. Enjoy kayaking, biking, camping, trekking and a variety of experiences from wine tasting to star gazing
What will we eat?
Taste delicious Mexican food, which is part of the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of the World.
How do I begin my journey?
For more information or to book accommodations hosted by New Generations Foundation
The Pilgrimage consists of 14 stations devoted to a specific moment in St. Joseph´s journey through the desert.
Camino San José is a 26 km way that can be travelled by foot, bicycle, donkey or on horseback. It can be done partially or completely.
Enjoy kayaking, biking, camping, trekking and a variety of experiences in Cuatro Ciénegas.
Admire the beauty and majesty of the valley amidst a natural preserve.
Build the Way
You can be a part of this historic St. Joseph’s Camino and help model the trail for others that St. Joseph so faithfully walked. Honor a loved one with a gift and build a resting place along the way. Provide comfort for those taking the journey and choose to leave your legacy in the village, the searching desert, or beside gentle waters. The peace and gentleness of St. Joseph’s Way will be remembered by many for generations to come. What an incredible gift to honor a father or new family. Won’t you be a part of contemplation and an example of tender care by helping to build the builders path?
In all this natural beauty there is also suffering. Building this pilgrimage is part of a bigger plan to positively transform lives of future generations. Of the 14,000 thousand people living in this tranquil land – half live in poverty. By supporting this pilgrimage or sponsoring a station you will transform this community both materially and spiritually.
CWM has committed to build station 9, The Protector, to honor our mission of empowering the poor and sharing the Gospel of Christ. Through the years CWM has built a bridge between our partners in need, those who serve, and the generosity of donors like you. We honor that bridge with station 9, The Protector and hope you will take advantage of joining CWM and others from around the world as they walk the way of St. Joseph.
This pilgrimage is something the world desperately needs now and will be a permanent path for experiencing the virtues of St. Joseph. Each station has a specific virtue associated with St. Joseph. Currently stations are marked with wooden crosses and small boards indicating the virtues. You can help construct more permanent stations to provide shade and places to sit for the pilgrims
Station 1: Righteous Jew
Place: Saint Joseph’s Parish
Description: At Saint Joseph’s Parish in the downtown of Cuatro Cienegas, we’ll be able to visit our Lord and with the intercession of Saint Joseph begin our Journey. Reflect on the Sleepy Saint Joseph statue, where every pilgrim will be able to entrust their intentions for the journey under the protection and guidance of Saint Joseph.
Cost: Phase 2 TBD
Station 2: Betrothal
Place: Sacred Family Church
Description: On the main streets of Cuatro Cienegas, we find the Sacred Family Church, where we will reflect on the call for Saint Joseph as a guardian of the Sacred Family. The gardens of this church will have a serene environment to meditate on the moment.
Cost: Phase 2 TBD
Station 3: Life's Surprises
Place: Saint John Paul II Church
Description: At Saint John Paul II church we will continue our reflection on Saint Joseph’s call and how surprises happened in his life. We will have Eucharistic adoration with an opportunity to renew our yes to God.
Cost: Phase 2 TBD
Station 4: Home Builder
Place: Desert of Cuatro Cienegas
Description:This is the first station in the desert of Cuatro Cienegas surrounded by trees and nature. Ponder the different statues of Saint Joseph and reflect on specific moments in his life.
Cost: Phase 2 TBD
Station 5: Bethlehem
Place: Hermitage
Description: The main goal of Saint Joseph’s Way is to have a real and deep encounter with Jesus through Saint Joseph. Jesus in the Eucharist will accompany us on our journey.
Cost: Phase 2 TBD
Station 6: The Lowly
Place: Palm Grove
Description: In the middle of the desert we find a natural palm grove that is an expression of God’s creation.
Cost: Phase 1 $20,000
Station 7: The Mighty
Place: The Bridge
Description: We have an incredible opportunity to renew our baptismal vows and our own path with God at this natural water canal.
Cost: Phase 1 $25,000
Station 8: Predictions
Place: Stromatolites River
Description: This river had been dry for more than 15 years, and now water flows through it with the hope of rebirth. Reflect on how our daily works are done in the name of the Lord and how they strengthen the fruits of our faith.
Cost: Phase 1 $14,000
Station 9: Protector
Place: Las Playitas
Description: Find peace at the large ponds of Cuatro Cienegas. Reflect on how Saint Joseph’s protection to the Holy Family is also for us.
Cost: Phase 1 $25,000
Station 10: Immigrant in Egypt
Place: Desert of Cuatro Cienegas
Description: We will have a station to rest and reflect on the path that the Holy Family followed to Egypt and the obedience that they displayed during this difficult time.
Cost: Phase 1 $14,000
Station 11: Returning Failure
Place: Salt Place
Description: We will continue to reflect on the difficult journey that Saint Joseph and the Holy Family took. We will visit a river that stays dry most of the year yet fills with water during a few miraculous moments over the course of the year.
Cost: Phase 1 $14,000
Station 12: Pilgrimage
Place: Water Canal
Description: At a natural water canal in the desert we reflect on our own and personal call to pilgrimage and how it affects us in this very moment and for the rest of our lives.
Cost: Phase 1 $14,000
Station 13: Ending the Journey
Place: Saint Joseph’s Workshop
Description: To prepare for the end of our Journey we reflect on the daily work of Saint Joseph, at this station that is dedicated to his workshop.
Cost: Phase 1 $ 28,000
Station 14: Legacy
Place: Hermitage Esplanade
Description: At the border of the Hermitage, there will be a large esplanade for us to gather and reflect on the end of our journey.
Cost: Phase 1 $19,000
Donate now and help create this historic way for generations to come
