Faith Journeys: Western Europe Pilgrimage

This pilgrimage offers a profound Catholic journey through Poland and the Czech Republic. Highlights include visits to Kraków's spiritual landmarks, such as Wawel Cathedral and the International Shrine of Spirituality. Day trips to Częstochowa honor the Black Madonna and Auschwitz pay homage to St. Maximilian Kolbe. In Kraków, the Divine Mercy Shrine and Wieliczka Salt Mines deepen our faith.

Crossing into the Czech Republic, stops in Wadowice and Velehrad, birthplace of Pope John Paul II and shrine of Sts. Cyril and Methodius, enrich the experience. In Prague, the Shrine of Loreto, St. Vitus Cathedral, and Svatá Hora offer moments of reflection before departure.

Embarking on a pilgrimage through the ancient lands of Turkey and Greece is not merely a travel itinerary; it is a transformative spiritual journey that resonates deeply with Christians. These regions, steeped in biblical history, offer a unique opportunity to trace the footsteps of the Apostle Paul and explore the seven churches of Revelation. We finish with 4-days in Rome, the majestic seat of the Catholic Church.

A transformative pilgrimage visiting Vatican City's spiritual treasures. Attend a papal audience! Discover Rome's sacred landmarks like St. Mary Major Basilica and catacombs before journeying south to Monte Cassino and San Giovanni Rotondo, the birthplace of St. Padre Pio.

Experience profound moments at Padre Pio's tomb and the Grotto of Michael the Archangel. Then, venture to Lanciano and Loreto, witnessing Eucharistic miracles and the Holy House of Nazareth. Conclude in Međjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina, embracing spiritual growth and Our Lady's presence atop Apparition Hill.

A shrine to the Virgin Mary, or Marian shrine, is where an apparition or other miracle ascribed to the Blessed Virgin Mary occurred. There are Marian shrines all around the world, but especially important sites are in France and Spain.

In France, sites like Lisieux, the home of St. Therese, and Lourdes, where the Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette Soubirous, evoke deep reverence and healing. These places symbolize faith, humility, and the power of divine intervention. In Spain, cities like Burgos and Santiago de Compostela boast majestic cathedrals and basilicas, serving as focal points for devotion to Mary.