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The holy land, 10-day holy land experience.

July 1 – 10, 2024 $3,999 per person Departure from New York (JFK)

September 9 – 18, 2024 $3,799 per person Departure from New York (JFK)

September 4 – 13, 2024 $3,899 per person Departure from New York (JFK)

Italy & Medjugorje

12-day italy & medjugorje.

October 14 – 25, 2024 $4,699 per person Departure from New York (JFK)

Greece & Turkey

12-day greece & turkey pilgrimage.

September 9 – 20, 2024 $4,899 per person Departure from New York (JFK)

The Marian Shrines

12-day marian shrines with paris.

October 7 – 18, 2024 $4,699 per person Departure from New York (JFK)

The Holy Land & Jordan

12-day holy land & jordan experience.

August 5 – 16, 2024 $4,499 per person Departure from New York (JFK)

The Holy Land & Egypt

October 7 – 19, 2024 $4,399 per person Departure from New York (JFK)

11-Day Shrines of Italy

September 1 – 11, 2024 $4,399 per person Departure from New York (JFK)

11-Day Greece & Turkey Pilgrimage

July 1 – 11, 2024 $4,599 per person Departure from New York (JFK)

11-Day Marian Shrines with Barcelona

September 9 – 19, 2024 $4,399 per person Departure from New York (JFK)

The Shrines of Mexico

6-day shrines of mexico pilgrimage.

September 1 – 6, 2024 $2,299 per person Departure from Houston (JFK)

7-Day Shrines of Mexico Pilgrimage

November 4 – 10, 2024 $2,499 per person Departure from Houston (JFK)

Catholic Pilgrimage Tours

Catholic Pilgrimages… A Spiritual Journey

Have you wished to experience one of the great Catholic Pilgrimages by celebrating Mass at one of the magnificent basilicas in Rome, the Holy Land or Marian Shrines of Europe? Is there a special place of pilgrimage you have always wanted to experience?

On Catholic Pilgrimages:

Parishioners pray with the Holy Father in Rome. People walk in the Footsteps of Jesus in the Holy Land, retelling stories of the Bible. Faithful Catholics are united as they celebrate Mass together at the Shrines dedicated to Our Lady & The Saints. People are drawn closer to the Lord through the blessings and graces experienced on Catholic Pilgrimages, which will encourage you throughout your lifelong pilgrimage.

12-day Pilgrimage to Ireland, June 7-17, 2024 – $5,195 from Columbus, OH 

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Marian Shrines

Ireland & Scotland

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How often have you heard… …moving stories of experiences at the Marian Shrines, the very places where apparitions of the Virgin Mary have occurred? How enriched would your life and the lives of your fellow Catholics be if you were to experience this together? Perhaps you know of some people who need to draw closer to the Lord for spiritual growth or healing? Or it simply may be an opportunity for your parishioners to escape their every day, busy lives and dedicate some much needed time for spiritual renewal?

If you yearn to strengthen the faith of your parishioners and tighten your bond with them in an experience like no other…

Then you’re ready to embark on a spiritual journey with your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ to experience the blessings of a pilgrimage tour that will last a lifetime!

Do you want your pilgrimage with a tour company who cares about you and understands your needs? Would you like to talk with a pilgrimage expert, not travel agents who also sell religious tours? How will you feel receiving personalized care and attention to every detail of your Catholic pilgrimage?

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At Catholic Pilgrimage Tours…

We make sure our pastors and each pilgrim who joins one of our pilgrimages is not just booked, but is cared for every step of the way. When people call Pilgrimage Tours, they speak with a real person, who is happy to answer their questions. We are not a travel agency that just happens to dabble in Catholic pilgrimages. Pilgrimage is ALL we do.

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PILGRIMS OF HOPE - Prepare to be part of history as Rome unveils its Jubilee Year of 2025 – a profound event that beckons pilgrims from around the world to unite in faith and celebration. The Jubilee, deeply rooted in the traditions of the Catholic Church, offers a time of reflection, renewal, and spiritual growth. In 2025, Rome's timeless streets will welcome pilgrims seeking solace, inspiration, and a profound connection with their faith. With a legacy spanning centuries, the Jubilee stands as a testament to unity and devotion, and the upcoming event is set to carry on this cherished tradition. Official website

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Holy Land Pilgrimage

Join us on an unforgettable journey to the land of the Bible and discover the awe-inspiring feeling of standing where Jesus once stood. Connect with other Catholic faithfuls on a pilgrimage experience you will remember and cherish forever.

Fatima & Lourdes Pilgrimage

Travel with us to Fatima and Lourdes to witness the sites where Our Lady miraculously appeared. Immerse yourself in the life and miracles of Our Virgin Mother and experience the soul-filling joys of this holy pilgrimage.

Guided Catholic Pilgrimages Made With You in Mind

At Glimmer Tours, we specialize in providing expertly planned Catholic pilgrimages.

Our team carefully curates each itinerary to ensure you have a well-rounded experience, considering everything from the best time to visit a certain location to the most authentic local experiences.

We take care of all the details, so you can focus on immersing yourself in the rich history and culture of each stunning location.

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We truly immerse you through education, inspiration and self-reflection throughout the experience.

Not only do you connect at a deeper level with your faith, but you also create lifelong friendships and spiritual partners along the way.

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Glimmer Tours is not your ordinary Catholic travel agency. Our unique approach of specializing in carefully selected itinerary options has provided us industry-leading satisfaction ratings from our clients. By providing the same experience to every traveler in each group, we are able to control the quality of your whole trip.

If you are in the market for custom itineraries and want to piece together a trip yourself, we may not be the right fit. But if you are looking for a stress-free planning experience, all inclusive guided tours and high-quality pilgrimages, then you're in the right place!

Life Changing

To be able to follow in the footsteps of Jesus from His birth, life, death and resurrection is truly a life changing experience.

We visited the ancient and Holy Lands of Bethlehem and Jerusalem. I can’t describe the feeling of being able to touch, smell and feel the ground that Jesus walked on, and to visit the sites where He performed his miracles and where our most beloved Bible stories took place.

This pilgrimage will open you up to a deeper connection and appreciation for your faith than you've ever experienced before.

The value is exceptional! Our guide and driver were very friendly, knowledgeable, professional and very helpful. My wife and I knew we were in good hands. Thanks for an amazing and unforgettable experience. Arnel and Fe

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Everything is Organized Truly is a dream come true, an experience of a lifetime. Our tour guide was excellent, the driver was very nice too. I joined this trip not knowing anybody, I found new friends… I highly recommend Glimmer Tours to all my family and friends. Very organized and very professional and the price is right. Ninfa

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2024 Danube River Pilgrimage Cruise

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PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE FLIGHTS – TBD

Haydn Deck (Cabin) – $4,995

Strauss Deck (Stateroom) – $5,195

Mozart Deck (Stateroom) – $5,495

Mozart Deck (Suite) – $5,895

Prices based on double occupancy.

See brochure for information on solo pricing, tips, fees, and optional excursions and Poland extension. Final payment due TBD.

October 20 – 30, 2024

*Optional Poland Extension October 30 – November 3, 2024

*Extension pricing below.

RIVER OF TRADITION,

Fortresses of faith, an 11-day pilgrimage cruise.

This unique Danube pilgrimage begins in magical Munich, the capital of Bavaria. Then we will travel to the nearby Dachau concentration camp and remember the more than 2,000 heroic Catholic priests who refused to go along with Nazi tyranny. After a visit to Germany’s most historic Marian Shrine, we’ll board our elegant cruise ship for an enchanting cruise down the Danube docking in the imperial cities of Vienna and Budapest. Our pilgrimage themes: – Finding God in the beauty of His creation – How the Catholic Church built Western civilization – and How the greatest fortresses of Europe have been its saints and Catholic heroes

Our voyage on the Danube, one of the most historic rivers in the world, we’ll explore how the Catholic Tradition is like a river of living water , flowing from Christ in the apostles to us and carrying us forward into new adventures. As we sail along, we’ll also be admiring the many picturesque castles and vineyards that dot the riverbanks and be visiting some of the most impressive of European abbeys. So don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to experience saints, castles, and cathedrals, quaint towns and delectable food, all aboard a ship that will be entirely reserved for us. And yes, our Eucharist each day will be celebrated in some of the most stunning churches of Europe.

And don’t miss out on the optional post-cruise extension – four glorious days in one of the hidden gems of Europe, Krakow, made famous by its most illustrious archbishop, St. John Paul II. We will visit Czestochowa, shrine of the famous Black Madonna, and Wadowice, where Karol Wojtyla spent his childhood. At Divine Mercy Shrine we will honor St Faustina Kowalska who died in Krakow and venerate the Divine Mercy image, copies of which have gone all over the world from the Shrine in Krakow.

Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio and his wife, Susan

Known on Catholic radio and TV as “ Dr. Italy ,” Dr. D’Ambrosio is a NY Times best-selling author and a renowned commentator on Catholic issues, appearing as a guest on national news and a variety of Catholic radio networks such as Relevant Radio, EWTN, and the Sirius Catholic channel. He’s hosted an EWTN series on the Early Church Fathers for nearly 20 years, and has partnered with Ascension Press on immensely popular book & video study series, including the Jesus: The Way the Truth and the Life study series. A doctoral student of the renowned Jesuit theologian Avery Cardinal Dulles, Marcellino is an expert on the history of the Church in Europe and has a special familiarity with the shrines we will be visiting on this unique pilgrimage. Dr. Italy will be our principal guide, providing expert commentary on the saints, sites, and shrines of our Danube River journey through Germany, Austria, and Hungary.

Trip Itinerary

Optional Excursions Days 5 and 8

October 20, Sunday, DAY 1: DEPART USA

Depart on an overnight flight to Munich. Dinner & Breakfast will be served on the flight. Add-on flights and optional premium economy and Business class fare quotes are available upon request. Specific seat requests are available at the airport or possibly upon receipt of travel documents three weeks before departure; you may be able to go online and choose seats.

October 21, Monday, DAY 2: ARRIVAL in MUNICH

Welcome to Germany! We are greeted at the airport by our English-speaking tour guides and transferred to the city for Mass and time at leisure before our 4 PM hotel check-in. Our hotel is located in the center of Munich, enabling us to drop off our luggage at the hotel while we explore the city. Overnight Munich. (Dinner is at the hotel)

October 22, Tuesday, DAY 3: MUNICH- DACHAU

This morning we travel by bus to Dachau Concentration Camp, where we visit the camp where more Catholic priests died at the hands of the Nazi regime than in any other place. Mass will be celebrated. In the afternoon, we have a one-hour walking tour of the Munich City Center followed by a welcome dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight in Munich. (B. Special dinner)

October 23, Wednesday, DAY 4: ALTOTTING – MARIAN SHRINE – PASSAU CRUISE EMBARKATION

Following breakfast, we board our bus and drive through the beautiful Bavarian countryside to Altotting, often called “The Lourdes of Germany” due to the thousands of pilgrims coming here every year for healing. Today the shrine attracts over one million pilgrims each year. Many crutches and other votives on display here testify to the healings attributed to the intercession of Our Lady of Altotting. In 1980 Pope John Paul II made a pilgrimage here. A young Joseph Ratzinger came here with his father when growing up, and it is known to be one of his favorite shrines long before he became Pope or even a Cardinal. Many young people from Germany make pilgrimages here in the summertime, often walking for 50 miles or more on their journey. Here we see the “Black Madonna,” a wooden statue of the Virgin Mary. Opposite the altar, the hearts of the Bavarian Dukes, Kings, and Electors are stored in richly decorated silver urns as a special sign of their deep loyalty to the Bavarian National Shrine. Among them is also the heart of the fairy tale King Ludwig II. We also visit the Basilica of St. Anna, the Holy Chapel, the Collegiate Church, and the treasury, housing the gifts donated to the Basilica. Celebrate Mass at St. Konrad Monastery. Following time for an independent lunch, we depart for Passau, where we embark on the cruise ship, our comfortable home for the next seven nights. Settle into our luxurious cabins, and enjoy a welcome cocktail and dinner on the ship. Overnight Cruise. (B.L.D)

October 24, Thursday, DAY 5: REGENSBURG (Optional Excursion Available)

We wake up in the city of Regensburg this morning! Meet our local guide for a private walking tour of Regensburg, the ancient city founded nearly 2000 years ago. We see the University of Regensburg, where Pope Benedict XVI taught theology from 1969 to 1977. Visit St. Peter′s Cathedral for a guided tour of one of Germany’s most prominent examples of Gothic architecture. We celebrate Mass in Regensburg before returning to the ship for lunch (included) or have an independent lunch (at leisure) on land. This afternoon there is an Optional Tour to Weltenburg Abbey* , the oldest beer-producing Abbey in Germany, or you may choose to stay on the ship and relax. We will experience a Bavarian evening with lively traditional music and a dinner of local specialties tonight. Ship sails from Germany to Austria—overnight cruise. (B.L.D) *Optional Tour to Weltenburg Abbey $ 79.00 (must be purchased in advance-not on the ship): Board the coach and depart for the Abbey of Weltenburg for a guided visit. The Abbey was founded by a mission of Irish and Scottish monks in about 620 AD and is considered the oldest monastery in Bavaria. Following time to taste the brew made by the monks of the Abbey, we return to the ship.

October 25, Friday, DAY 6: PASSAU – LINZ

We arrive in Linz, Austria, and enjoy a walking tour of the lovely town, followed by Mass. After lunch, we board our buses to travel to St. Florian Monastery to visit the monastery and enjoy a private choir concert. We return to the ship for some leisure time and dinner. Ship sails. Overnight cruise. (B.L.D)

October 26, Saturday, DAY 7: EMMERSDORF – MELK ABBEY – VIENNA

We arrive in Emmersdorf, a small Austrian town, where we board our bus for a short drive to Melk Abbey. The magnificent Baroque-style structure is surrounded by a gorgeous town with Renaissance homes and winding streets reminiscent of the Middle Ages. The Abbey is the setting for Umberto Eco′s novel ′The Name of the Rose′. Among the treasures housed here are paintings, sculptures, and decorative art from the 9th to 15th centuries. We celebrate Mass before returning to the ship for lunch. The afternoon is at leisure on the ship to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery. We disembark in Weissenkirchen to enjoy a wine tasting in a charming local winery. Dinner is on the ship tonight. Overnight Cruise. (B.L.D)

October 27, Sunday, DAY 8: VIENNA (Optional Excursion Available)

Our day in Vienna starts with Mass at the Polish Church, which contains a small St. John Paul II relics museum and a lovely little gift shop. Our panoramic tour of Vienna is followed by a visit to St. Stephen Cathedral and a guided walking tour of the city center, including Donners′ Fountain, Belvedere Palace Gardens, Hofburg Palace, and the Spanish Horses training site (external visits only). You may choose to stay in the city for lunch on your own, followed by an afternoon at leisure to explore or return to the ship for an included lunch. Following an early dinner on the ship, we recommend an * optional private visit to the famous Schonbrunn Palace and the Sound of Vienna classical music concert in a nearby private villa. * in Vienna. Overnight Cruise. (B.L.D)

*Private evening at Schonbrunn Palace , including a private classical music concert The summer residence of the Hapsburg Emperors. Here, Marie-Antoinette lived as a young girl, and the six-year-old Mozart played for the empress inside the Palace plus the “Sound of Vienna” Concert, the magnificent orchestra, accompanied by opera singers and ballet dancers, will ensure you will have an evening to remember. Optional excursion $ 179.00 per person (must be purchased in advance and not on the ship)

October 28, Monday, DAY 9: BRATISLAVA

The ship arrives in Bratislava. We tour Bratislava Castle this morning and hear a lecture by Dr. Marcellino on St. Elizabeth of Hungary. We see the famous statue of the saint at the Castle (arduous walking). We celebrate Mass at St. Martin Cathedral. Enjoy time at leisure to explore Bratislava on your own. The ship is docked in the city center. You may have lunch on the ship or in town on your own. Tonight, enjoy a beautiful gala captain’s dinner. The ship departs Slovakia sailing for Hungary. Overnight cruise. (B.L.D)

October 29, Tuesday, DAY 10: BUDAPEST

The ship arrives in the magnificent city of Budapest in the morning. On our city tour, we see the Fisherman′s Bastion, which takes its name from the guild of fishermen responsible for defending this stretch of city walls in the Middle Ages. We tour Matthias Church and take in the breathtaking view of the Buda side. We continue our exploration of this beautiful city with a tour of the Buda side of the city and a Mass celebration. Tonight enjoy one of the highlights of the cruise as we see Budapest by night from our ship. Overnight Cruise. (B.L.D)

October 30, Wednesday, DAY 11: RETURN TO USA

After breakfast, we are transferred to the airport for our flight home. (B)

Optional Extension to Poland

Krakow Extension – $1295

October 30, Wednesday, Day 11: BUDAPEST – KRAKOW

We depart for Krakow this morning, crossing from Hungary into Poland. We stop for a delicious lunch in Slovakia at a local brewery. Upon arrival, check into our hotel and enjoy leisure time in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. Dinner at leisure. Overnight in Krakow. (B.L)

October 31, Thursday, Day 12: KRAKOW SITES – DIVINE MERCY

Our sightseeing tour of Krakow includes visiting sites in the Medieval Old Town and on Wawel Hill, where we see the Cathedral with the St. Stanislaus Shrine, which contains the relics of Poland’s patron saint. We see the Pope’s room and the famous Pope’s Window honoring St. John Paul II. We travel a short distance to visit the Divine Mercy Shrine, where St. Faustina, the Apostle of Divine Mercy, lived and died. We celebrate Mass at Divine Mercy Shrine (TBC) and visit the new center, “Have No Fear,” dedicated to St. John Paul II, to venerate his relics. Dinner and overnight in Krakow. (B.D)

November 1, Friday- Day 13: CZĘSTOCHOWA

We visit Jasna Gora Monastery to see the miraculous icon of the Black Madonna. We have time to explore the monastery and celebrate Mass. Time for prayer and reflection is scheduled. Lunch today is in a wonderful traditional Polish restaurant near the shrine. Return to Krakow for dinner and overnight. (B.L.D)

November 2, Saturday, Day 14: SALT MINE- WADOWICE

Today, we drive to Wieliczka. We visit Europe’s oldest salt mine, which UNESCO has listed as a World Heritage Site. The mines are a unique place where many generations of Polish miners have created a world of underground chambers and decorated chapels carved out of salt, including the famous Chapel of St. Kinga. We celebrate Mass at St. John Paul II Chapel before we continue to Wadowice, the hometown of Pope St. John Paul II, and visit his childhood home, which is now a museum. We visit the Church of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary, where he was baptized. Farewell dinner evening tonight in a local restaurant with a folklore show. Overnight in Krakow. (B. Farewell dinner)

November 3, Sunday, Day 15: DEPART FOR USA

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2024 – September, October 2025 – April, May, September, October Athens (2 nights) • Acropolis • Ancient Corinth • Kalambaka (2) • Meteora Monasteries • Berea • Thessaloniki • Kavala (2) • Ancient Philippi • Island of Patmos (2) • Kusadasi (1) • Ephesus • Pamukkale (2) • Laodicea • Colossae

Great Saints of Italy

2024 – September, October & December 2025 – May, September, October Rome (3 nights) • Pietrelcina • San Giovanni Rotondo (2) • Monte Sant’Angelo • Lanciano • Cascia • Assisi (2) • Siena • Florence (1) • Bologna • Padua (2) • Venice

Great Saints of Italy with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers

2024 – December Rome (3 nights) • Pietrelcina • San Giovanni Rotondo (2) • Monte Sant’Angelo • Lanciano • Cascia • Assisi (2) • Siena • Florence (1) • Bologna • Padua (2) • Venice

French Saints Pilgrimage

15 May – 01 June 2024 Accompanied by Fr Dan Ryan Paris (2 nights) • Rouen • Lisieux (2) • Mont-Saint-Michel (2) • Chartres • Nevers (1) • Taize • Paray le Monial (2) • Ars • La Salette (1) • Avignon (1) • Lourdes (3) • Montserrat (1) • Barcelona (1). Optional Rome extension (3 nights)

Red Centre Pilgrimage

2024 – August 2025 – May, June & August Alice Springs (1 night) • Ormiston Gorge • Glen Helen (2) • The Cross at Memory Mountain • Haasts Bluff • Hermannsberg • Standley Chasm • Simpsons Gap • Alice Springs (2) • Kings Canyon (1) • Karrke Abo­rig­i­nal cul­tur­al expe­ri­ence • Kings Creek Station • Uluru – Ayers Rock Resort (2) • Mala Walk • Kata Tjuta National Park – The Olgas • Fields of Light Dinner experience

Footsteps of St Mary MacKillop Pilgrimage

2024 – August, October 2025 – May, August & October Melbourne (1 night) • Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre • Town of Lara • Apollo Bay (1) • Great Ocean Road • The Twelve Apostles • Portland (2) • Hamilton • Mt Gambier (Blue Lake) • Penola (2) • Coonawarra winery visit • Towns of Robe & Murray Bridge • Murray Bridge (1) • Hahndorf German Village • Barossa Valley (1) • Sevenhill Ignatian Centre and Winery • Adelaide (2) • MacKillop Adelaide highlights

Medjugorje Pilgrimage with Fr Andrew Grace

01 – 10 October 2024 Accompanied by Fr Andrew Grace Medjugorje (9 nights)

Wonders of the Holy Land

2024 – September, October, November 2025 – January, June, September, October, November Dead Sea (1 Night) • Mt Nebo • Jordan River Baptismal site • Jericho • Bethlehem (2) • Nazareth • Mt Arbel • Sea of Galilee (3) • Cana • Mt Tabor • Haifa • Caesarea Maritima • Jerusalem (4) • Taybeh. Optional Wonders of Petra 2 night Extension

Mary & the Saints – Fatima to Lourdes

2024 – June, September, October 2025 – May, June, September, October Lisbon (1 night) • Santarem • Fatima (3) • Salamanca • Alba de Tormes • Avila (2) • Segovia • Caleruega • Santo Domingo de Silos (1) • Loyola • Lourdes (3)

Graces of Japan

May 2025 – September Nagasaki (3) • Unzen • Kumamoto (3) • Amakusa • Hiroshima (2) • Kyoto (2) • Tokyo (3) • Kamakura • Akita (2) • Tokyo.

Queen of Peace – Medjugorje Pilgrimage

2024 – September, October 2025 – April, September, October Medjugorje (7 nights)

Soul of Ireland

2024 – August 2025 – August Dublin (1 night) • Via Glendalough • Kilkenny (2) • Rock of Cashel • Moone • Dungarven • Ardmore • Cork (1) • Tralee (2) • Dingle Peninsula • Cliffs of Moher • Ennis • Galway (1) • Knock • Westport (2) • Croagh Patrick • Dublin (1)

Graces of France

2024 – September 2025 – May, September Lourdes (3 nights) • Toulouse • Rocamadour (1) • Paray le Monial (2) • Ars • Nevers • Chartres (1) • Lisieux (2) • Mont-Saint-Michel • Paris (1)

Journey of St Paul

2024 – April Athens (2 nights), Corinth, Meteora (2), Berea, Kavala (2), Philippi, Thessaloniki, Samos (1), Patmos (2), Kusadasi (2), Ephesus, Izmir

St Paul & the Early Church Pilgrimage with Tim Staples

November 2024 Athens (2) / Acropolis / Ancient / Corinth / Kalambaka (2) / Meteora / Monasteries / Berea / Kavala (1) / Ancient Philippi / Thessaloniki (1) / Island of Patmos (2) / Kusadasi (1) / Ephesus / Pamukkale (2) / Laodicea / Colossae

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Footsteps of St Mary MacKillop

• Departs May, August and October
• Melbourne to Adelaide

Set out together on a true Australian Pilgrimage through the life and times of Mary MacKillop, as we rekindle the story, landscapes and spirit of our nations’ first Saint.

• Featuring the Cross at Memory Mountain
• Departs August, September & October
• Alice Springs to Uluru

Something deep and mystical calls all Australians to journey to the heart of our nation to honour its symbols, stories and beauty in a prayerful spirit of awe and thanksgiving. Be among the first pilgrims to take the journey to the heart, to witness the remarkable 20 metre Cross rising high on Memory Mountain.

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For over 30 years, Harvest Journeys has been singularly devoted to faith-based travel. We are a Catholic Tour Operator, 100% dedicated to Catholic pilgrimage and providing every traveller with the greatest opportunities to reap the abundant fruit that pilgrimage provides.

Every pilgrim group is accompanied by a Catholic priest as a chaplain who helps to connect the external physical journey with the interior faith journey by providing opportunities for spiritual guidance, scripture, prayer and reflection at holy sites, and ready access to the Sacraments.

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“This trip has intensified our spiritual connection with Mary and the time provided gave us time for personal reflections.”

“The pilgrimage renewed my faith. I had an emotional moment at Lourdes going for a bath in the holy waters. Very profound.”

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W hether you are a past pilgrim or considering becoming one, we encourage you to enrich your life with travel that is relevant! Your travels will never be the same!

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• Thank you for visiting Mater Dei Tours. It is our mission to help bring souls closer to God by providing Catholic Pilgrimages to some of the world's most memorable and faith-inspiring sites.
• Our official pilgrimages are accompanied by a Catholic Priest and our experienced Tour Escorts. A spiritual program consisting daily Mass, daily Rosary, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Meditations and the Sacrament of Reconciliation compliment every pilgrimage. Although we are very authentic about our pilgrimages, Mater Dei also likes to combine history, culture and lots of fun with every tour as well.
• You may also view our testimonials , find out more about us and register for “The Pilgrim’s Way,” our newsletter (on the right column). And don't forget, Mater Dei specializes in providing parishes, choirs and private groups with their own custom spiritual journey to virtually any Vatican approved pilgrimage site.
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It is our hope that every pilgrim returns home with a deeper love for Our Lord and His Church, and lives out their Christian vocation with renewed hope, joy and peace. So whether you are a past pilgrim or considering becoming one, we encourage you to enrich your life with travel that is relevant! Your travels will never be the same!     

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• More 2025 Non-private pilgrimages will be coming soon to our website! If  you have any questions about any of our pilgrimages  please do not hesitate to contact us ! 
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Dubrovnik,    Medjugorje and little bit of Relaxation

 Join Mater Dei ®  as they team up with "On Mission" , from the Diocese of Green Bay, Wisconsin ,  on a wonderful pilgrimage to  Croatia and Bosnia & Herzegovina . We will visit the gorgeous and historic city on the blue Adriatic Sea coast,  Dubrovnik , the "Pearl of the Adriatic". Stay at a small resort in a quaint village of  Mlini , just outside of Dubrovnik. Witness the beauty of  Kravica Falls , and relax at the coastal town of  Neum . The main purpose of our  Marian  Pilgrimage  is to have a spiritual retreat at  Medjugorje , in Bosnia & Herzegovina. The Vatican has cleared the way for True Catholic Pilgrimages to visit Medjugorje, and Mater Dei is answering the call! Since we love Mary, we will stay near Apparition Mountain at the peaceful and humble pilgrim accommodations served by Mirjana , one of the visionaries of Medjugorje. As with all  Mater Dei  pilgrimages, a solid spiritual program accompanies the pilgrimage. Daily Mass, Daily Rosary, Daily Chaplet, Daily Meditations/Talks, and more. 

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SEPTEMBER 2 - 12, 2024

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POLAND  &  LITHUANIA

One of the most underrated destinations!

Only a few spots may remain (may be 2)!

July 1 - 12, 2024

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IRELAND -  Emerald Faith!

July 15 - 26, 2024  - Sold out

October 7 - 18, 2024  -  A vailable

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 EARLY ANGEL DISCOUNT: $100 PER PERSON IF YOU REGISTER BY MAY 5th!

It is an unforgettable pilgrimage!

"One of the most complete and faithful Irish Pilgrimages"

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ETERNAL ITALY

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 With Mater Dei's veteran Chaplain, Fr. Kevin Finnegan

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September 14 - 21, 2024

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Fulfill your resolution to go to the Holy Land on a true Catholic Pilgrimage!  See for yourself why so many Mater Dei pilgrims return with a renewed love for Jesus and His Church. A promise: The Holy Mass, the rosary, the Holy Scriptures will never be the same!  Your life cannot be the same after you experience our pilgrimage!  Learn, hear, see, touch, taste and experience the Holy Land!! No words are good enough to describe the experience of this pilgrimage!!

• January  8 - 19, 2024:  Departure City:  Minneapolis/St. Paul ( cancelled )
• January 29 / February 9, 2024:  Departure City  Minneapolis/St. Paul ( cancelled )
• April 29 - May 10, 2024:  Departure City:  Minneapolis/St. Paul  ( cancelled )
• June 10 -  21, 2024:  Departure City:  Minneapolis/St. Paul     ( cancelled )
• June 24 -  July 6, 2024:  Departure City:  Minneapolis/St. Paul     ( cancelled )
• August 12 -  23, 2024:  Departure City:  Chicago    ( cancelled )
• September 23 - October 4: Departure City: Chicago (cancelled)
• October 7 -  18, 2024:  Departure City:  Minneapolis/St. Paul     ( cancelled )
• October 21 -  November 1, 2024:  Departure City:  Minneapolis/St. Paul     ( cancelled )
• November 4 - 15, 2024: Departure City: Chicago (pending) 

Security note:   Due to the recent acts of terrorism, Mater Dei has cancelled all Holy Land pilgrimages for most of 2024. Please pray for the innocent victims in Israel and Palestine. Please pray for the Christian community (which is mostly of Palestinian origin), which is caught in the middle of all this turmoil, especially those  trapped  in Gaza with nowhere to go (about 1000 Christians estimated). Please pray for our Holy Land staff and their  families  there. All are well so far! THANK YOU!

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Rome & Assisi Pilgrimage

Rome, vatican, orvieto, bevagna, assisi, la verna and gubbio.

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Travel to Italy for this exciting 10-day Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi. Explore “The Eternal City” and all the marvels Rome has to offer – even experience a Papal Audience with the Holy Father! Visit important Catholic sites like the Holy Stairs, the minor Basilicas, ancient Catacombs and more, as well as some secular sites like the Trevi Fountain. Continue to Assisi to walk in the Footsteps of Saint Francis in his hometown. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, art & cuisine of Italy on this Catholic Pilgrimage!

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Additional information, your trip includes.

• Round-trip airfare from your desired Airport * or book without airfare (land only option)
• All airport taxes & fuel surcharges
• Base Price: 2 Travellers in 1 Room: Queen or King Bed or 2 Twin beds
• Optional - Additional Cost: ◦ Solo Traveler: No Roomate ◦ Triple Room: Upon Request

• Breakfast and Dinner daily
• Wine with dinners
• Assistance of local guide throughout
• Whisper headsets
• Transfers as per itinerary
• Transportation by air-conditioned motor coach
• Free WiFi & Water on bus
• Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary
• Catholic Priest, Mass daily & Spiritual activities
• Luggage handling (1 piece per person)

Centrally located hotels or similar

Le Meridien Visconti Hotel

Giotto Hotel

Group Size may vary between 18 to maximum 33, always accompanied by a Catholic Priest and Tour Guide throughout.

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• Lunches, Tour escort Tips. to your guide & driver.

Travel Protection

Providing you coverage for situations that may arise during your trip, including medical and dental emergencies, loss of luggage, trip delay, and so much more.

Cancel For Any Reason Waiver

A Cancellation Waiver – allowing you to cancel your trip and receive a refund anytime – up until 48 hours prior to departure.

Day 1: Depart for Rome

Make your way to your local airport, where you will board your overnight flight(s). Your meals will be served on board.

Day 2: Arrival in Rome

Welcome to Rome, also known as, “The Eternal City”. Upon arrival at Rome airport, collect your luggage in the baggage claim area, and continue to the Arrivals Hall, where you will be greeted by a tour escort and/or driver. You will make your way to the bus and transfer to your hotel. Following check-in, you will have free time to unpack and relax, or explore Rome on your own. Your tour escort may suggest places to visit. Later in the afternoon, your group will meet in the hotel lobby for a “Meet and Greet” with your fellow pilgrims and depart for Mass. Following Mass, you will attend a welcome dinner. After dinner, you will have the opportunity to walk to St. Peter’s Square as a group, for the Rosary (optional).

Day 3: Rome: Papal Audience - Trevi Fountain – Pantheon - Basilica of St. John the Lateran – Holy Stairs - Basilica of St. Mary Major

This morning we attend the Papal Audience in St. Peter’s Square or at the Audience Hall. The Audience is celebrated each Wednesday by His Holiness, Pope Francis (pending the papal schedule). Next Trevi Fountain area for some free time and lunch (on own). This afternoon, visit the oldest of the four major Basilicas in Rome, the Archbasilica of St. John the Lateran, the cathedral church and seat of the Bishop of Rome. Cross the street to the very steps that lead up to the praetorium of Pontius Pilate in Jerusalem which Jesus climbed on His way to trial during his Passion. Holy Mass will be celebrated by our priest at the Basilica of St. Mary Major, dedicated to Our Blessed Mother. This Basilica contains a relic from the manger of the infant Jesus. Dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Rome: St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican Museum - Appian Way - Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls - Catacombs

Today we tour St. Peter’s Basilica, built on the site where St. Peter the Apostle was martyred. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to view Michelangelo’s Pieta sculpture, pray at the tombs of Pope Benedict XVI and St. John Paul II. Next you will visit the Vatican Museum, where you can see the Tapestry Gallery, Raphael Rooms, and Sistine Chapel. After lunch, continue down the Appian Way, one of the earliest roads built in ancient Rome to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls and the Catacombs. Dinner and overnight in Rome.

Day 5: Rome – Pantheon – Colosseum – Roman Forum

This morning after breakfast we will celebrate Mass. Following Mass we will visit the Pantheon, an ancient Roman building, that is renowned for its large concrete dome.  After lunch,  visit the Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, was built in the first century AD and was the largest amphitheater in the Roman Empire. Christians were often persecuted in the Roman Empire, and many of them were martyred in the Colosseum. Some of the most famous Christian martyrs who died in the Colosseum include Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Saint Polycarp, and Saint Perpetua and Saint Felicitas. The Colosseum is a reminder of the persecution that early Christians faced, and it is also a symbol of their faith and courage. The Roman Forum was the heart of ancient Rome, and it was the site of many important government buildings, temples, and shops. It was also the place where public meetings were held and where the laws were debated and passed. The Roman Forum was a busy and bustling place. It was home to a wide variety of people, from wealthy aristocrats to poor laborers, and it was a place where people from all walks of life came together. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 6: Rome – Orvieto – Bolsena - Assisi

We leave Rome and travel North through the Umbrian Hills to Orvieto. This incredible town sits on a volcanic high rock formation. Here we visit one of the most beautiful and most renowned Cathedrals in Italy. Because of its strategic location, it’s Christian history officially started in 1004, but, Orvieto was built over preexisting Etruscan era cave tunnels dating back 2,500 years, which some historians believe Christians used to celebrate Mass when Christianity was forbidden.  Next we visit nearby town of Bolsena and Cathedral housing the corporeal of the Miracle of the Eucharist which took place in 1262. Here we celebrate Mass. Continue to Assisi he hometown of St. Francis and St. Clare. Upon arriving check-in to your hotel. Dinner and overnight. Retire to your room for a restful night’s sleep.

Day 7: Assisi – Bevagna – Assisi

After breakfast, travel to Bevagna, a charming town in the heart of Umbria. Bevagna is not only a treasure of historical and artistic gems, but also a place of profound religious significance. Its rich Catholic heritage is evident in its numerous churches, monasteries, and religious institutions, each bearing witness to the town’s deep-rooted faith and devotion. Visit the Church of San Francesco which is located in Bevagna’s historic center. The Church of San Francesco is a haven for Franciscan spirituality. It’s simple yet elegant architecture reflects the Franciscan Order’s values of humility and simplicity. Inside, the church houses a beautiful fresco depicting the life of Saint Francis of Assisi. Continue to the Monastery of San Silvestro, on a hilltop overlooking Bevagna. The Monastery of San Silvestro offers a tranquil retreat for those seeking spiritual solace. Founded in the 13th century, the monastery has been a center of religious life for centuries. Its serene atmosphere and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside provide an ideal setting for contemplation and prayer. After lunch visit the Sanctuary of Madonna delle Grazie. This is a beloved pilgrimage site for Catholics in the region. The sanctuary, dating back to the 15th century, is home to a venerated statue of the Virgin Mary, believed to possess miraculous powers. Visitors come from far and wide to seek blessings and pray for intercession. Return to Assisi for dinner and overnight.

Day 8: Assisi (St. Francis)

As you visit the birthplace of St. Francis, you will become captivated as the atmosphere has not changed since St. Francis began his ministry, in the early 13th-century. You will start your tour at the St. Francis Basilica, visit his tomb of St. Francis, and have the opportunity to view a series of frescoes depicting his life, along with a few of the saint’s possessions. Followed by a visit to the Santuario Della Spogliazione where Blessed Carlo Acutis’ tomb is placed. Carlo is the first millennial to be declared Blessed who loved the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. From there, you will continue on a walking tour through this picturesque town, including the birthplace of St. Francis, and end with a tour of the Church that honors St. Clare, the foundress of the Poor Clare Sisters. This Saint followed the teachings of St. Francis very closely by also living a life of poverty and humility. Enjoy some free time on your own – you may take this time for additional prayer, shop in the many gift shops or enjoy a nice lunch. After lunch, you will board the bus, which will take you outside of the walls of Assisi, to the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels. This is where St. Francis spent most of life. This Basilica is made up of two structures, both of which you will visit. The first structure, is the “Porziuncola”, which is where St. Francis founded his order of the Friar Minor (Franciscans). The second, is the “Capella del Transito”, which is the place of St. Francis’ death. During your time here, you will have the opportunity to visit the beautiful Rose Garden where St. Francis and other friars lived, as well as the cave where the Saint retired to pray. Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight.

Day 9: Assisi - Gubbio - La Verna - Assisi

After breakfast, you will drive through the beautiful Umbrian mountains to Gubbio. Enjoy this medieval town with a visit of St. Francis Church, where you will be celebrating Mass. After Mass, visit a town that seems painted onto the hill, a succession of backdrops against which towers and houses stand out, all embraced by walls. The town had been freed by St. Francis from a terrible and fierce wolf who afflicted it. After lunch on your own, continue to La Verna, the place where St. Francis, over the years, had been seven times, the last time in 1224 where he received the stigmata. Here you will be able to pray in the Chapel of the Stigmata, the Basilica and the Chapel of Saint Mary of the Angels. You will also be able to admire the beautiful artworks of Andrea della Robbia. Return to Assisi for dinner and your last overnight.

Day 10: Return Home

After an early breakfast and heartfelt farewells, your group will leave by motor coach and transfer to the Rome Fiumicino airport for return flights home.

*206 Tours Disclaimer: Occasionally local religious and national holidays, weather, traffic conditions and other events may necessitate changes in the sequence of events or the missing of certain events/places. Though every effort will be made to follow the itinerary, it should be considered as an indication, rather than a contract of events and places to be visited.

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Rome has been one of history’s most powerful and important cities, along with home to the Roman Catholic Church, the Pope, and the site of the Vatican City. First built in 337, St. Peter’s Basilica lies over the tomb of St. Peter. Contained within is a vast array of the most beautiful artwork ever assembled, reflecting the immensity, beauty, vastness, majesty, glory and awesomeness of God. Terms & Conditions

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Holy land pilgrimage: 10-day catholic holy land pilgrimage | 2024.

Join us on a 10-day Catholic Holy Land Pilgrimage, starting at $3198 * from New York, on the dates below. You will see Bethlehem, Shepherds’ Field, Bethany, Ein Karem, Qasr El Yehud, Wadi Qelt, Jericho, Qumran, Dead Sea, Cana, Nazareth, Mount of Precipice, the Basilica of the Annunciation, Galilee, Capernaum, the Mount of Beatitudes, Tabgha, the Church of the Fish and the Loaves, the Chapel of the Primacy, Magdala, Mount Tabor, the Church of the Transfiguration, Mount Carmel, Emmaus, Jerusalem, the Mount of Olives, the Church of Pater Noster, walk the Palm Sunday Road, the Garden of Gethsemane and much more.

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Register Early & Save $150 11 Months Prior to Departure $125 10 Months Prior to Departure $100 9 Months Prior to Departure $75 8 Months Prior to Departure $50 7 Months Prior to Departure $25 6 Months Prior to Departure Full deposit required. Savings deducted from balance.

$400 scholarships available for clergy traveling for the first time and $250 scholarships available for clergy spouses traveling for the first time! Send an e-mail to [email protected] to apply and confirm your eligibility.

What’s Included

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• Breakfast and Dinner Daily
• Deluxe A/C Motor Coaches
• Entrance and Program Fees
• First Class Hotels
• Fuel Surcharges and Gov't Taxes
• Guided Tours
• Hotel Gratuities
• International Airfare from NY
• Live Audio Headsets
• Overseas Airport Transfers
• Study Guide
• Administrative fees

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Daily Itinerary

Day 1 usa to the holy land.

Your spiritual pilgrimage begins as you depart the USA on an overnight flight.

Day 2 Welcome to the Holy Land

You will be welcomed to the Holy Land by our airport representative and transferred to your Bethlehem hotel. Enjoy dinner before retiring for the night.

Day 3 Bethlehem, Bethany & Ein Karem

In Bethlehem, visit the cave revered as Jesus’ birthplace, which now resides in the world’s oldest functioning church (Luke 2:1-7). Celebrate Mass in Bethlehem and then gaze out over Shepherds’ Field, where the angels first proclaimed the Good News. Visit Bethany, the home of Lazarus, Mary and Martha.  Here, Jesus visited on several occasions and raised Lazarus from the dead (John 11). Travel to Ein Karem, the village where John the Baptist was born and the Virgin Mary visited Elizabeth prior to our Lord’s birth (Luke 1:26-40). Visit the Church of St. John, the birthplace of John the Baptist.

Day 4 Qasr El Yehud, Wadi Qelt, Jericho, Qumran & Dead Sea

Visit and renew your baptismal vows at the baptismal site of Qasr el Yahud, where tradition says Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. Just off the Roman road that Jesus “walked” is the Wadi Qelt gorge, the site of the Monastery of St. George. Journey to Jericho (considered the oldest city in the world) to visit the ruins of the ancient city conquered by Joshua (Josh. 6:1). From Jericho, in the distance, you can see the traditional site of the Temptation of Jesus (Matt. 4:1). Celebrate Mass in the Church of the Good Shepherd in Jericho near a sycamore tree and remember Zacchaeus, who climbed a sycamore to see Jesus (Luke 18-19). Travel to Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in 1947. End your day with the opportunity to take a dip in the mineral-laden waters of the Dead Sea.

Day 5 Cana, Nazareth & Mount of Precipice

Visit the Franciscan Wedding Church at Cana, the site of Jesus’ first miracle, where He changed water into wine (John 2). Continue on to Nazareth, Jesus’ boyhood home (Matthew 2:23), and celebrate Mass in the Basilica of the Annunciation. You will also see the House of the Holy Family, St. Joseph’s Workshop and St. Joseph’s Church (Luke 2:41-52; Matt. 2:19-23). Stand atop the Mount Precipice, where Luke describes how Jesus was rejected by those in the synagogue after He taught them. Filled with anger, they “led Him unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might cast Him down headlong” (Luke 4: 29).

Day 6 The Galilee

Enjoy beautiful Capernaum, the center of Jesus’ ministry, and visit the synagogue located on the site where Jesus taught (Matt. 4:13, 23). Sail across the Sea of Galilee, reflecting on the gospel stories of Jesus calming the storm. Listen to Jesus’ words from His Sermon on the Mount at the Mount of Beatitudes (Matt. 5-7) and celebrate Mass at the Church of the Beatitudes. At Tabgha, the traditional location of the feeding of the 5,000, explore the Church of the Loaves and Fish (Luke 9:10-17). Take a moment to reflect and pray in the Chapel of the Primacy, where Peter professed his devotion to the risen Christ (John 21). In Magdala, once home to Mary Magdalene, visit a recently discovered first-century synagogue.

Day 7 Mount Tabor, Mount Carmel & Emmaus

As you stand on Mount Tabor, contemplate what it must have been like for Saints Peter, James and John to behold the glory of the Transfigured Christ (Matt. 17:2). Celebrate Mass at the Church of the Transfiguration. Continue on your journey to Mount Carmel, where Elijah defeated the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18). Biblically, Mount Carmel is referenced most often as a symbol of beauty and fertility.  To be given the “splendor of Carmel” was to be blessed indeed (Isa 35:2). In Emmaus, you’ll see the traditional site where Jesus appeared to two disciples after His resurrection. 

Day 8 Jerusalem

Be inspired by the breathtaking beauty of Jerusalem (“the Golden City”) as you stand on the Mount of Olives, the place from which Jesus ascended into heaven forty days after His resurrection (Acts 1:9-12). Visit the Church of Pater Noster, walk the Palm Sunday Road, stopping briefly at the tear-shaped Dominus Flevit Church, where Jesus wept over Jerusalem.  Celebrate Mass in the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed before His crucifixion (Matt. 26:36-44). On Mount Zion, see the House of the High Priest Caiaphas, where Jesus was imprisoned the night of His arrest (Matt. 26:57-65). Nearby is the Upper Room, revered as the location of the Last Supper (Mark 14:12-26). Conclude your day by visiting the Church of the Dormition of Mary.

Day 9 Jerusalem & the Old City

Take time to pray at the Western Wall, which is all that remains of Herod’s Temple. Sit on the Teaching Steps where Jesus once taught. Take a leisurely stroll down the Cardo, the main street of the Old City, where modern shops stand between ancient ones.  View the Pool of Bethesda, where Jesus performed the Sabbath miracle of healing (John 5:1-31), and sing a hymn in the Church of St. Anne, renowned for its beautiful acoustics. At Herod’s Antonia Fortress, see where Jesus was brought before Pontius Pilate (Luke 23:1-11). Walk the Via Dolorosa, “the Way of the Cross,” and celebrate the Mass of the Resurrection at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

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Day 10 – Jerash This morning you will journey across the Allenby Bridge on your way to Jerash, one of the best preserved Roman cities in the world. Stroll through the oval piazza and wander along colonnaded streets etched by the wheels of ancient chariots. Stand in the grand theatre where an onstage whisper can be heard in the top row. Continue to your hotel for dinner and overnight. Day 11 – Petra Begin your journey south towards Petra today. Explore the city of Petra. Its entrance passes through a long, narrow gorge known as the Siq and can only be accessed by carriage, horseback or on foot. Once inside the city, marvel at the intricate detail of a city that was cut into the cliff sides of rose-colored rock. Travel to your hotel at the Dead Sea for dinner and overnight.

Day 12 – Madaba & Mt. Nebo Travel to Madaba, the City of Mosaics, to visit the Church of Saint George with its sixth-century, Byzantine, mosaic map showing Jerusalem and other holy sites. Continue to Mount Nebo, where Moses caught a glimpse of the Promised Land (Deut. 34). On a clear day, you can see all the way across the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea, to the rooftops of Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 13 – Free Morning at the Dead Sea Enjoy a free morning at your hotel. Cross the border back into Israel and enjoy dinner in Jerusalem. Afterward, you will travel to the airport in Tel Aviv to begin your journey home.

Day 14 – Return to USA

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Day 10 – Jerusalem to Egypt Travel in the footsteps of the Holy Family as you travel along the ancient caravan route from Jerusalem to the Sinai desert. Cross the border and check into your hotel for dinner and rest. Day 11 – St. Catherine’s Monastery This morning, you can opt to climb Mount Sinai (conditions permitting), where tradition says that Moses received the Ten Commandments.  Everyone will experience a visit to fortified St. Catherine’s Monastery, built in the 6th century and one of the oldest working monasteries in the world with the world’s oldest continually operating library.  Both the Codex Sinaiticus and Syriac Sinaiticus, important early Biblical manuscripts, were discovered here.  Even Muhammad found refuge at the monastery, and the site is sacred to all three monotheistic religions. Remember the story of Moses and the burning bush, which tradition places inside the monastery. Continue to Sharm el Sheikh for dinner and overnight at your hotel located on the shores of the Red Sea. Day 12 – Route of the Exodus Trace the route of the Exodus along the eastern Sinai coast to Wadi Feiran, where the Children of Israel withstood the Amalekites. Travel to Elim, where the Children of Israel camped by the oasis of 70 palm trees. Your final stop of the day will be Marah by the Red Sea, where the “waters were bitter.” Continue to Cairo for dinner and a two-night stay. Day 13 – Memphis, Saqqara, the Great Pyramids & the Sphinx Tour the rural region of traditional Egyptian farming. Travel as Abraham did to Memphis (Biblical Noph) and on to Saqqara, where you will see the Step Pyramid, the world’s oldest stone structure. See the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Day 14 – Cairo This morning, visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities to view the unique collection of Pharaonic art and the renowned treasures of King Tutankhamun. Tour the Old City and see the Citadel of Saladin, built in 1183 AD, and view the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali. In Old Cairo, visit the Abu Serga Church built over the traditional site of the house where the Holy Family lived during their stay in Egypt. Prepare for your return flight home. Day 15 – Return to the USA

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Day 10 – Jerusalem to Mount Sinai Travel in the footsteps of the Holy family as you travel along the ancient caravan route from Jerusalem to the Sinai desert. Cross the border and check into your hotel at Sharm el Sheikh for dinner and rest.  Day 11 – St. Catherine’s Monastery This morning, you can opt to climb Mount Sinai, where tradition says that Moses received the Ten Commandments. Everyone will experience a visit to the fortified St. Catherine’s Monastery, built in the 6th century, and one of the oldest working monasteries in the world with the world’s oldest continually operating library. Both the Codex Sinaiticus and Syriac Sinaiticus, important early Biblical manuscripts, were discovered here. Even Muhammed found refuge at the monastery, and the site is sacred to all three monotheistic religions. Remember the story of Moses and the burning bush that tradition places inside the monastery. Continue to Sharm el Sheikh for dinner and overnight at your hotel on the shores of the Red Sea. Day 12  – Free Day in Sharm el Sheikh Enjoy a free day to relax in your resort by the beach in Sharm el Sheikh. Day 13 – Luxor This morning, fly to Luxor and transfer to your Nile cruise ship. Ancient Thebes served as the Egyptian capital during the New Kingdom and the time of Moses. Visit the magnificent Temple of Luxor with its avenue of sphinx statues and mighty monumental columns. Continue to the Karnak Temple, which took over 2,000 years to build and is the largest religious building ever constructed, and see the famed Hypostyle Hall, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tuthmosis III, the temple of Amon, the Granite Scarabeus and the Sacred Lake. Dinner and overnight on board Day 14 – Valley of the Kings and Queens This morning, enjoy the sunrise over the Nile River before your visit to the Valley of the Kings. Tombs were constructed here for the kings and powerful nobles of Egypt for nearly 500 years. The valley stands on the west bank of the Nile, across from Thebes (modern Luxor), within the heart of the Theban Necropolis. See the Colossi of Memnon, made of sandstone brought from Gabal El Silselah. Each colossus, including the pedestal and the crown, is about 21 meters tall and represents King Amenhotep III. See the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of only a handful of female rulers in Ancient Egypt. Her reign was the longest of all the female pharaohs. Enjoy lunch onboard as you sail through the Esna locks. The ship arrives in Edfu this evening. Dinner and overnight on board. Day 15 – Edfu Visit the Edfu Temple on the west bank of the Nile. Dating to the Ptolemaic period, the temple was dedicated to the worship of the god Horus, represented as a falcon. It is one of the most beautiful Egyptian temples, distinguished by its huge splendid structure blending Pharaonic and Greek architecture. Enjoy scenic cruising to Kom Ombo and visit the Kom Ombo Temple. Built on a hillside, this temple was constructed in the Ptolemaic Roman era for the worship of the gods Haroeris and Sobek. It is noted for the relief engravings on its walls which show ancient surgical tools, bone saws and dentistry tools. Nearby, view the three mummified crocodiles in Hathor’s chapel. Dinner and overnight on board. Day 16 – Aswan Cruise to Aswan, where you will sail on a smaller boat across the Nile to visit the temples at Philae, including the Temple of Isis, one of the greatest Temples in Egypt, occupying a quarter of the island. Next, visit the High Dam, one of the most outstanding architectural achievements of the twentieth century. It was constructed to replace the old Aswan dam built in 1902. The 3600-meter-long dam was constructed to protect Egypt from the floods as well as provide irrigation and electricity to its citizens. View the Unfinished Obelisk made of red granite brought from the quarries of Aswan. Lunch and dinner onboard. 

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Walk to Mary pilgrimage brings thousands to ‘grounds where Mary appeared’

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

CNA Staff, May 2, 2024 / 07:00 am

Thousands of pilgrims come together each year to take part in the annual Walk to Mary , which takes place on the first Saturday of May in Wisconsin. The 21-mile pilgrimage starts at the National Shrine of St. Joseph in De Pere, Wisconsin, and ends at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in Champion , Wisconsin.

The Walk to Mary will take place on May 4 this year and includes several “join in” points along the route that offer participants unable to walk the entire distance to participate. These locations shorten the pilgrimage length, allowing pilgrims of all ages to take part in what is a spiritual and physical test in perseverance.

This year’s pilgrimage is particularly special as the participants will be walking similar stretches that the perpetual pilgrims and Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament on the Marian Route will be walking during the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage this June.

The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will be making a stop at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion on June 16, where there will be a Mass celebrated and a large Eucharistic rosary procession.

Father Joseph Aytona, CPM, rector of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion, told CNA in an interview that the Marian Route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage was actually named in honor of Our Lady of Champion.

“It is an honor to pray over this path during the Walk to Mary and, in a real way, ‘prepare the way of the Lord and make straight his paths’ for when he arrives in June through the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage,” he said.

Since 2023, a segment of the Walk to Mary has been designed to accommodate children, families, and anyone who wants to participate in the pilgrimage but is challenged by the longer distances. This 1.7-mile route, called “The Walk With the Children,” merges into the last half a mile of the longer route.

Aytona shared that they are expecting more than 6,000 pilgrims from around the world to attend this year’s Walk to Mary. 

“Participants walk down everyday streets and trails through the Green Bay area, led by a carried statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary,” he explained. “They pray the rosary, sing hymns, and silently reflect on the intentions they are walking for. It’s always a beautiful display of faith for the world to see.”

Aytona compared the walk to a “mini-version of the Camino de Santiago in Europe,” adding that “the Walk to Mary draws people to the heart of pilgrimage — the opportunity for one to draw closer to the Lord and for him to draw closer to you — but all through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph.”

The final destination of the walk is also particularly special as the Shrine of Our Lady of Champion is the first and only approved Marian apparition in the United States. 

On Oct. 9, 1859, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to a young Belgian woman named Adele Brise in the woods near present-day Champion, Wisconsin. Seeing the beautiful lady dressed in dazzling white with a crown of stars around her head, Brise asked the woman who she was.

The lady replied: “I am the Queen of Heaven who prays for the conversion of sinners, and I wish you to do the same.”

The Blessed Mother then told the young girl to “gather the children in this wild country and teach them what they should know for salvation. Teach them their catechism, how to sign themselves with the sign of the cross, and how to approach the sacraments; that is what I wish you to do.”

The apparition was approved by Bishop David Ricken of the Diocese of Green Bay in 2010. 

Karmen Lemke, executive director of Catholic Charities at the Diocese of Green Bay, called the 21-mile pilgrimage “absolutely life-changing.”

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This year marks Lemke’s third time participating in the Walk to Mary; however, her first two experiences hold a special place in her heart. 

“My first walk, the full 21 miles, was in 2022, and my inspiration for participating was to join my friend Doris Lamers, who was diagnosed with glioblastoma brain cancer,” Lemke shared with CNA in an interview. 

“The Blessed Mother has been an important person in her life and the Walk to Mary was something she really wanted to do. A few days before I asked again if she wanted to walk, even if we did the short version, and she quickly replied: ‘I want to walk and I want to do the whole thing,’” she recalled.

Lemke said that will be a day she will “forever treasure.”

“The weather was perfect, but our conversations along the walk were priceless,” she said. “We prayed the rosary and talked about life in general. We met so many wonderful people along the way, sharing stories of why they walk.”

In 2023, Lemke and Lamers participated in the walk again, along with Lamers’ sister and niece; however, due to the progression of the cancer, Lemke pushed Lamers in a wheelchair for the last seven miles of the walk.

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“Upon our arrival at the shrine, Doris received a special blessing from Father Joseph [Aytona]. It was wonderful. I know that Doris knew exactly what was going on and was grateful for the day.”

Lamers passed away on Sept. 20, 2023.

“This year will hold a different meaning for us,” Lemke said. “We know that Doris will be with us and she’ll be saying, ‘Come on girls, you can do the whole route!’”

As for what Lemke has taken away from participating in the Walk to Mary, she said she has come to see “that anyone can do it with a little encouragement and not a lot of necessary training. I was moved by the number of people and their love for Mary and the love for their faith. It was a true sense of community.”

Aytona said he hopes that participants “are led to a deeper devotion to Our Lord Jesus.”

“True devotion to Mary always brings us to Jesus, and when people step foot on the grounds where Mary appeared, I hope they have an encounter with her that ultimately leads them to profound encounters with the merciful and divine love of Christ,” he added.

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News | Long line forms at first Orange County stop in tour of St. Jude relic

The relic is a bone fragment that is encased in a wooden reliquary carved in the form of an arm appearing to give a blessing; Catholic Church officials say the bone piece was separated several centuries ago from St. Jude Thaddeus’ remains laid to rest at St. Peter’s Basilica.

Melannie Rivamonte holds pictures of her family against the glass during a visit to the relic of St. Jude Thaddeus on display at Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, CA, on Monday, April 29, 2024. The relic of St. Jude, a bone from his arm, is normally housed at a Roman parish near Vatican City. It’s going through Orange County as part of a national tour of more than 100 cities. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Myriam Forero visits the relic of St. Jude Thaddeus on display at Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, CA, on Monday, April 29, 2024. The relic of St. Jude, a bone from his arm, is normally housed at a Roman parish near Vatican City. It’s going through Orange County as part of a national tour of more than 100 cities. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Theresa Sniadowski pauses while visiting the relic of St. Jude Thaddeus on display at Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, CA, on Monday, April 29, 2024. The relic of St. Jude, a bone from his arm, is normally housed at a Roman parish near Vatican City. It’s going through Orange County as part of a national tour of more than 100 cities. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Tim O’Shea visits the relic of St. Jude Thaddeus on display at Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, CA, on Monday, April 29, 2024. The relic of St. Jude, a bone from his arm, is normally housed at a Roman parish near Vatican City. It’s going through Orange County as part of a national tour of more than 100 cities. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Susana Lepe holds her rosary as she visits the relic of St. Jude Thaddeus on display at Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, CA, on Monday, April 29, 2024. The relic of St. Jude, a bone from his arm, is normally housed at a Roman parish near Vatican City. It’s going through Orange County as part of a national tour of more than 100 cities. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Fr. Charbel Grbavac, from St. Michael’s Abbey, visits the relic of St. Jude Thaddeus on display at Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, CA, on Monday, April 29, 2024. The relic of St. Jude, a bone from his arm, is normally housed at a Roman parish near Vatican City. It’s going through Orange County as part of a national tour of more than 100 cities. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

A beliver visits the relic of St. Jude Thaddeus on display at Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, CA, on Monday, April 29, 2024. The relic of St. Jude, a bone from his arm, is normally housed at a Roman parish near Vatican City. It’s going through Orange County as part of a national tour of more than 100 cities. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Duan Nguyen visits the relic of St. Jude Thaddeus on display at Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, CA, on Monday, April 29, 2024. The relic of St. Jude, a bone from his arm, is normally housed at a Roman parish near Vatican City. It’s going through Orange County as part of a national tour of more than 100 cities. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Maria V. Zamora Valladares holds on to her rosary after visiting the relic of St. Jude Thaddeus on display at Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, CA, on Monday, April 29, 2024. The relic of St. Jude, a bone from his arm, is normally housed at a Roman parish near Vatican City. It’s going through Orange County as part of a national tour of more than 100 cities. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Keychains of St. Jude Thaddeus are for sale while his first-class relic is on display at Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, CA, on Monday, April 29, 2024. The relic of St. Jude, a bone from his arm, is normally housed at a Roman parish near Vatican City. It’s going through Orange County as part of a national tour of more than 100 cities. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

The relic of St. Jude Thaddeus on display at Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, CA, on Monday, April 29, 2024. The relic of St. Jude, a bone from his arm, is normally housed at a Roman parish near Vatican City. It’s going through Orange County as part of a national tour of more than 100 cities. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

St. Jude the Apostle, a cousin of Jesus, is one of the most venerated of the saints and is one “people turn to when desperate, having tried everything else, feeling lost or hopeless,” church officials said.

And in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, officials hope the relic’s pilgrimage to the United States will offer comfort, Fr. Carlos Martins, who organized the tour that is passing through more than 100 American cities, said in a statement.

“Many still grieve a loved one claimed by the virus, numerous folks suffer the effects of long COVID and other pandemic-related medical conditions. Long-term isolation has led to depression for many and deterioration in mental health,” he said. “The Apostle’s visit is an effort by the Catholic Church to give comfort and hope to all who need it.”

A large crowd is expected at the Christ Cathedral on Tuesday, April 30, where the relic will be on display from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., Diocese of Orange officials said. On Wednesday, May 1, it will be on display at Sts. Simon & Jude Catholic Church in Huntington Beach from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., and on Thursday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in La Habra, during the same hours.

During Monday’s visit to Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, Fr. Al Baca, director of the diocese’s Office of Ecumenism and Inter-religion, which is sponsoring the event, said he saw people of all ages in the long line that had formed as people waited their turn to stand before the large glass case holding the wooden reliquary.

Many bowed their foreheads toward the relic, placing their hands to the glass. They held prayer cards, rosaries, photos of loved ones and other items to the glass to receive a blessing.

“It is really quite beautiful,” Baca said. “It is really inspiring.

“When you are talking about a saint like St. Jude, people know this is the cousin of Jesus,” he added. “That just brings it home, because it is what they know from the Bible.”

The relic will also visit an Armenian orthodox church while in Orange County, Baca said. Sharing the opportunity was another reason he said he asked for permission to invite the tour to stop here.

“Like us, they venerate the saints and they believe that relics are a tangible channel of God’s grace and healing,” he said.

Melannie Rivamonte said she couldn’t afford to travel to visit holy sites, but this brought an opportunity closer to home. As she bowed her head in veneration before the display, she held several photographs in her hand.

“I thought of a lot of people I wanted to pray for,” she said. “A lot of people in my family, a lot of people who passed away already, and also for myself.”

Steve Rapp visited the Lake Forest church from Hemet.

“I’ve worn St. Jude medals almost all my life,” he said, his voice catching as he described how “very special” the visit had been for him. “This is as close on this earth I’m ever going to get to Jesus. It’s very, very moving and very important to us.”

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Relic of St. Jude makes a stop at cathedral in Garden Grove during SoCal tour

Thousands of the faithful made their way to Orange County to experience an opportunity of many lifetimes.

For the first, and likely only time in history, the relic of St. Jude was taken out of Rome and has been touring the United States since September.

Several thousand people are expected to venerate the relic where it is on display at the Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove.

This is the first time the relic of St. Jude has left Rome in 1,700 years according to the director of the Vatican Pilgrimage.

Antoinette Chirgwin waited three hours before the doors opened Tuesday afternoon and said the reason for her visit was her mother who is battling cancer.

“When else am I going to do that?” said Chirgwin. “St. Jude is the saint of the impossible. My mom is battling cancer.”

This is her mother’s fourth cancer diagnosis and for believers like Chirgwin, St. Jude represents hope.

“For the peace in the whole world, pray for the people who pass away,” wished Huntington Park resident, Mary Gray, who was visiting the Christ Cathedral.

The wooden carving that holds a bone fragment of St. Jude’s arm is displayed in a glass case in front of the Christ Cathedral. Each person in line is given ten seconds in front of the relic.

Those few moments are said to have brought miracles in the relic’s tour across the United States according to Carlos Martins, the director of Vatican Pilgrimage of the major relics of St. Jude.

“Her spine took a took a twist right in between her shoulder blades,” said Martins of a woman he met on the tour. “She came to the event and the next day she woke up and her brace wouldn’t fit her. Her spine is perfectly straight.”

Martins explained why many faithful hold such an infinity to St. Jude.

“He [St. Jude] being such a hero to people. It is very meaningful to people to encounter his relics. It facilitates an intimacy,” said Martins. “This arm, many times embraced the body of the world's savior. This is how close we are to Jesus to this moment”

The relic of St. Jude will be at the Christ Cathedral in California until the end of May.

For a complete list of dates and locations click here.

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The Lady Shamrocks pull off an upset to stay alive in the postseason, and several athletes from Arizona Western announce where they'll play next

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Yuma Catholic softball continues their run towards a state championship, Arizona Western athletes announce where they'll take their academic and athletic careers next, and a look ahead to an event for local Arizona Wildcats fans, all in Wednesday's sportscast.

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The award-winning Bethel Choir, directed by Dr. Merrin Guice Gill, is the flagship choral ensemble at Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota that features 50 collegiate choral artists. Throughout its nearly 70-year history, the choir has garnered a fine reputation as a result of the high critical acclaim it has received for performances of a wide range of choral literature throughout the United States and Europe. In addition to traditional repertoire, the Bethel Choir performs newly composed choral pieces and explores the music from many cultures around the world. The choir also regularly collaborates with orchestras, including the famed Minnesota Orchestra and Bethel’s fine instrumental ensembles , for performances of major works.

Members of the choir come to Bethel University from across the world and pursue studies in a wide range of majors within the liberal arts. The choir tours annually in the United States and has performed internationally on a regular basis since 1968. In addition to the many years of touring, the Bethel Choir serves the Twin Cities community as a part of its regular concert season, outreach to local churches, and the annual Festival of Christmas in the acoustically superior Benson Great Hall on Bethel’s beautiful Arden Hills campus .

Please contact St. Edward Catholic Church and School at 618.980.8503.