Adriatic Pilgrimages 2023/2024

A pilgrimage is an essential part of our Christian life and our Catholic tradition. At Adriatic Pilgrimages we take you on a journey through the Holy Land to follow in the “Footsteps of our Lord Jesus Christ” bringing the events of the Bible to life when reading the Scriptures. Explore Lourdes, where you can experience the events that took place at Saint Bernadette, here, your life will be touched in a very special way. We look forward to strengthening your faith through our spiritual pilgrimages, blessing you and your ministry.

Organizing Pilgrimages Since 1974

2023/2024

D ear Father, Leader and Friends,

A pilgrimage is an essential part of our Christian life and our Catholic tradition. A journey through the Holy Land to follow in the “Footsteps of Our Lord Jesus Christ” brings the events of the Bible to life when we read the Scriptures. A visit to Lourdes, where we experience the events that took place at Saint Bernadette, will touch our lives in a very special way. In St. Peter’s Square for when we meet for the weekly “papal audience,” it will touch our lives as we witness His Holiness bless the crowds and encourage us to be true to our faith and tradition. In addition to the holy places and sanctuaries of Fatima, Zaragoza, Lourdes, the Divine Mercy and much more, we will enjoy the beautiful world that God has created for us. It has been our privilege for 25 years to take thousands of pilgrims annually to see the above-mentioned places and more. We cover the entire Middle East, Western and Eastern Europe, Turkiye and Greece and, of course, a pilgrimage to Mexico to honor our Lady of Guadalupe, the “Queen of the Americas”.

We are providing you with standard itineraries to the many places we will visit around the world. You can also check our website at www.adriaticpilgrimages.com, where you will find many more destinations. As ministers of the Lord, we take into consideration your responsibility to raise money for personal use, as well as to help in the churches and their different activities. We have a program that will allow us to grant, not only free trips, but also a percentage of the total sale of each pilgrimage. We can discuss this in further detail with you to see how we can help you best achieve your goals and aspirations. We have experienced staff, so you can contact us directly for your future pilgrimages and all the details related to this matter. We look forward to helping you and are privileged to help you achieve your goals toward a successful and spiritual pilgrimage to bless you and your ministry.

Sincerely, Anton Salah - General Manager

Table of Contents

Cover - Devine Mercy ‘Jesus, I trust in You’

Eastern Europe and Medjugorje...................25

Christmas Advent in the Holy Land ..............1

Portugal, Spain, France and Italy.................29

The Holy Land and Jordan...........................3

Normandy, Paris, Spain and Fatima.............31

Egypt,Jordan and The Holy Land.................5

France.......................................................... 33

Mexico and Our Lady of Guadalupe.............7

Ireland and Scotland....................................37

Amsterdam, Belgium and France.................11

Bosnia, Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia, Italy...39

Italy and The Holy Land................................13

Hungary, Austria, Bosnia, Croatia, Montenegro... 41

Italy. ............................................................. 15

Scandinavian Countries...............................43

NEW - South Africa......................................45

Malta, Sicily and Rome.................................17

Italy, Croatia and Medjugorje........................19

River Cruises................................................47

Turkiye and Greece......................................21

Terms and Conditions..................................53

Dubai and The Holy Land.............................23

Middle pages - Memories shared by our pilgrims

Let us begin Christmas Advent in the town of Bethlehem HOLY LAND

Advent is a journey towards Bethlehem. May we let ourselves be drawn by the light of God made man. -Pope Francis

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Included: Roundtrip flight, airline taxes & fuel surcharges, four star hotels with daily breakfast & dinner, private motor coach, tour guide, entrance fees and local taxes, daily mass when and where possible.

Day 1 - Departure Our journey begins as we depart the USA.

Day 2 - Arrive Tel Aviv, Bethlehem Arrive Tel Aviv airport, where we will be welcomed by our tour guide and bus driver. Drive to our hotel for overnight. Day 3 - Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, Ein Karem, Bethlehem We begin our day on top of Mount of Olives for a wonderful view of the city. We will visit the Church of Pater Noster and walk to Ecce Homo Church and the Russian Cathedral. Reach the Garden of Geth- semane where we will see the ancient olive trees and the Basilica of All Nations. In the afternoon, we will drive to Ein Karem to visit the Church of the Visitation and on to Shepherds’ Field and the Church of the Nativity. Day 4 - Caesarea, Haifa, Cana, Nazareth Today, we will enjoy a trip to ancient Caesarea where we will stop at the Roman aqueduct. Then, on to the beautiful city of Haifa and Mount Carmel. Continue to Cana to visit the Church where Jesus converted water into wine. In Nazareth, we will visit the Basilica of the Annunciation, and Joseph’s Chapel before returning to our hotel. Day 5 - Jerusalem, Old City, Wailing Wall, Mount Zion Today, we will begin at the Church of St. Anne and the Pool of Bethesda. We will walk the Stations of the Cross until we reach the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. We will continue through the Garden to the Wailing Wall, Mount Zion, the Upper Room, and the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu. Day 6 - Bethany, Jericho, River Jordan, Dead Sea Today, we will visit Bethany and the church built on the traditional site of the House of Mary, Martha and their brother Lazarus. Contin- ue down to the Jordan Valley and stop at the baptismal site on the Jordan River. Return to Jericho for a panoramic view of ancient Jer- icho and Mount of Temptation. In the afternoon, we will drive to the Dead Sea to feel the salty and warm water. Dinner and overnight. Day 7 - First Sunday of Advent - Emmaus, Our Lady of the Ark This morning, we will visit Emmaus, where Jesus appeared to two of His disciples on the day of His resurrection. Then, on to the village of Abu Ghosh to visit the Church of Our Lady of the Ark. Return to Bethlehem to rest and get ready for the “Special Christmas Tree Lighting” with the mayor of Bethlehem. Day 8 - Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, boat ride After breakfast, we will drive through the Jordan Valley to the city of Tiberias and visit the sites around the Sea of Galilee - Capernaum – Tabgha – Mount Beatitudes with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. After dinner, transfer to the Tel Aviv airport.

Day 9 - Return to the USA

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THE HOLY LAND and Jordan

Mother shed tears in this place.

Day 1 - Departure Our journey begins as we depart the USA.

Day 6 - Jerich, River Jordan, Bethlehem We will drive to the border crossing on the River Jordan into Israel. We stop in Jericho to view the Mount of Temptation and ancient Jericho. Then, to the baptismal site on the River Jordan before continuing to Bethany to visit the Church built on the tra- ditional house of Mary, Martha, and their brother Lazarus. Please continue to our hotel in Bethlehem. Day 7 - Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, Ein Karem, Bethlehem We will drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the Old City of Jerusalem. Then, we will visit the Church of Pater Nos- ter and walked down to Dominus Flevit, where Jesus stopped and wept over the city. We walk down to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations. Drive to nearby Ein Karem, the birthplace of John the Baptist, where We will visit the Church of the Visitation, on to Shepherds’ Field, the Church of the Nativity, Holy Manger, and the Basilica of St. Catherine. Day 8 - Old City of Jerusalem, Wailing Wall, Mount Zion Early in the morning, we will drive to the Old City of Jerusalem to follow the 14 Stations of the Cross until we reach the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, where we see the empty tomb of Jesus and Mount Calvary. We walk through the narrow streets to the Wailing Wall and Mount Zion, where we will visit the Upper Room and the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu.

Day 2 - Istanbul, Amman Arrive at Amman airport and transfer to our hotel by the Dead Sea. Day 3 - Madaba, Mount Nebo/Dead Sea This morning, we will visit Madaba and the church, home to a beautiful 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land. Then, from the summit of Mount Nebo, we view the “Promised Land” and Then, back to the Dead Sea for time to relax and feel the salty and warm water. Day 4 - Petra Today, we will drive to Petra for an unforgettable visit to the “rose-red” city. We begin at the Siq, a winding canyon road. At the end of the passage, we will see Petra’s most beautiful mon- ument – The Treasury. Before returning to our hotel, we will dis- cover temples, royal tombs, a theater, and water channels. Day 5 - Jerash/Ajloun (Anjara) This morning, we will drive to the Greco-Roman City of Jerash, where we see the ancient ruins, including the Hadrian Arch, the Corinthian Column of Artemis, the Forum, the Amphitheater, and the stone-paved roads. Then, to Ajloun to see the places related to the prophet Elijah and on to Anjara to see the Church of the Lady of the Visitation. On May 6, 2010, the image of the Blessed

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Day 9 - Emmaus, Our Lady of the Ark, Museum This morning, we will drive to Emmaus, where Jesus appeared to two of His Disciples on the day of His Resurrection. Travel to Abu Gosh to seet the Church of Our Lady of the Ark. We stop at the Israeli Museum to see the Shrine of the Book and fragments of the Dead Sea Scroll. Day 10 - Old Jaffa, Haifa, Mount Carmel, Nazareth We depart our hotel and drive toward Tel Aviv. We stop in Old Jaffa to visit the Church of St. Peter and later continue to the ancient city of Caesarea and stop at the Roman aqueduct. We continued our drive to Mount Carmel and to the Muhraka Church, where the prophet Elijah challenged the priests of Ball. We will drive to the Carmelite Monastery and see the Chapel of the Prophet Elijah. We will enjoy a panoramic view of Haifa and the Bahai Temple and Gardens. Continue to Nazareth. Day 11 - Nazareth, Mount Tabor, Cana Today, we will visit the Church of the Annunciation, Holy Manger, and Mount Tabor to see the Church of the Transfiguration. We stop in Cana, where Jesus performed His first public miracle at the wedding. Day 12 - Tiberias, Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Mount Beatitudes Today, we will drive to Tiberias to enjoy the day leisurely. We will visit Caper- naum, the House of Disciple Peter, Tabgha, and Mount Beatitudes and enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Return to our hotel to get ready for dinner and rest for an early departure back home.

Day 13 - Return to the USA

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Egypt, jordan and The Holy Land

Day 1 - Departure Our journey begins as we depart the USA. Day 2 - Arrive Cairo Arrive in Cairo and meet with our representative.

Jerusalem Today, we cross the border into Israel and stop at the Dead Sea to feel the salty waters. Then, we will drive to Jericho and visit the ancient ruins of Old Jericho. Then, travel on to the River Jordan to renew our baptismal vows. We will continue our drive up to Jerusalem for dinner and overnight. Day 7 - Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, Bethlehem, Ein Karem Today, we start with the Mount of Olives, the Church of Pater Noster, down to Dominus Flevit and the Garden of Gethsemane. On to Bethlehem to visit the Church of the Nativity, Holy Manger, and then Shepherds’ Field. On the way back to Jerusalem, we stop in Ein Karem to visit the Church of the Visitation. Day 8 - Old City, Mount Zion Our visit of the Old City starts at St. Anne’s Church, the Pools of Bethesda, the Way of the Cross, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Western Wall, Mount Zion and the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu. Day 9 - Jerusalem, Old Jaffa, Haifa, Mount Carmel, Nazareth Today, we will visit Old Jaffa, the walled city to see the Church of St. Peter. We will visit Haifa and Mount Carmel to see the cave of the Prophet Elijah and then Mount Carmel. We will visit El-Muhraka, the place where the prophet challenged the priests of Baal. Then, we will drive to Nazareth for dinner and overnight.

Day 3 - Egyptian Museum, Pyramids Visit the Egyptian Museum to admire the treasures of King Tutankhamun. We will also stop at the great Pyramids of Giza and the amazing Sphinx. Day 4 - Old Cairo, Churches, Sharm El Sheikh, Red Sea This morning, we will visit the Citadel overlooking the city of Cairo. In Old Cairo, we will visit the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church and the Church of Our Lady of Zeitoun, where the Blessed Mother appeared to thousands of people. Depart Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh, an Egyptian city on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula on the Red Sea, to relax and enjoy the beautiful beaches. Day 5- Mount Sinai, St. Catherine, Taba Depart Sharm El Sheikh to Mount Sinai, where it is believed to be the location where Moses received the Ten Commandments. Down to St. Catherine Monastery, built in the sixth century to protect what was believed to be the Burning Bush. Continue to Taba resort for overnight.

Day 6 - Cross The Border to Israel, Dead Sea, Jericho, Jordan River,

Day 10 - Cana, Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Mount Beatitudes

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Stop in Cana, the traditional site where Jesus performed His first public miracle. Explore the sites along the Sea of Galilee. Visit Capernaum, where Jesus preached in the synagogue. Visit St. Peter’s House, Mount of Beatitudes, and Tabgha, where Jesus multiplied the loaves of bread and fish. Enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Day 11 - MountTabor, Cross the Border, Jordan, Jerash, Ajloun, Dead Sea Today, we will visit Mount Tabor and the Church of the Transfiguration. Continue to cross the border into Jordan. We will drive up to Jerash, one of the best- preserved Roman cities with its triumphal arch, colonnaded streets, temples, amphitheater, and church. Travel to Ajloun, which is noted for its impressive ruins of the 12th-century Ajloun Castle and believed to be the birthplace of the prophet Elijah. Continue to the hotel at the Dead Sea for overnight. Day 12 - Petra Petra, a Nabatean town, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On the path to Petra, known as the “Siq”, we will see the dramatic view of the Treasury. We also see Byzantine mosaics in the Byzantine church of Petra, the Hadrian Gate and Cardo, the great Temple of Petra, the monastery (for those able to climb up the mountain), sandstone rock-cut tombs, the obelisk, street facades and much more. Day 13 - Madaba, Mount Nebo Transfer to the border crossing on the River Jordan. We drive up to visit Madaba and the church, home to a beautiful 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land. We view the “Promised Land” from the summit of Mount Nebo.

Day 14 - Departure to the USA

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colonial mexico and Our Lady of Guadalupe

Continue to Mexico City.

Day 1 - Depart the USA Depart on our flight to Guadalajara, Mexico. Upon arrival, we will be welcomed by our tour guide and bus driver. We will celebrate Mass and transfer to our hotel. Day 2 - Guadalajara, Zapopan This morning, we will visit the Church of Our Lady of Zapopan and, later, take a tour of Tlaquepaque and the downtown area of Guadalajara, The Cathedral, Plaza Tapatia, and the many exciting sites and historic buildings connected with the colonial era. Day 3 - Guadalajara, San Juan de Los Lagos, Cristo Rey, Guanajuato Depart Guadalajara and drive to San Juan De Los Lagos to visit the main cathedral. On to Cerro Del Cubilete to see the impressive statue of Christ the King. Continue to Guanajuato, founded in 1559, which contains some of Mexico’s grandest colonial churches, government buildings, mansions, and theaters. Pipila Monument, set on a hillside overlooking the city, affords a stunning panorama of Guanajuato and the surrounding hills. Day 4 - Guanajuato, San Miguel de Allende, Queretaro, Mexico City In the morning, we will depart for San Miguel de Allende, a city that enchants visitors with its cobblestone streets. The inviting Zocalo is framed by a stunning 17th-century Gothic church, centuries-old buildings, strings of cafes, and numerous art galleries. Drive to Queretaro, the lovely, well-preserved colonial city. Visit the center full of markets, museums, churches, and historical monuments commemorating the city’s heroes.

Day 5 - Day Trip to Cuernavaca, Taxco This morning, we will depart Mexico City with a scenic drive to Cuernavaca, the city of eternal springs. Here, we will explore the market and the church area with its beautiful gardens. Then, drive to the famous silver mining town of Taxco, nestled in the rugged mountains of the Sierra Madre. We will stroll through the cobble-stoned streets, visiting Santa Prisca Church with its Baroque altarpieces. There is free time for shopping before returning to Mexico City. Day 6 - Teotihuacan, Shrine of Guadalupe This morning, we drive to Teotihuacán, one of the best-preserved cities in Mexico. Teotihuacán was the most important city in North America around 500AD when its population was an estimated 200,000 people. We will be amazed by the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon and the mile-long Avenue of the Dead framed by countless monuments and structures. In the afternoon, we take our bus to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe to join pilgrims worldwide in Mass, honoring Our Lady on Her anniversary. We will visit the New Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, which houses the sacred image of the Virgin (Tilma). Later, we see the Old Basilica, Tepeyac Hill, and the surrounding gardens. Day 7 - Day Trip to Puebla, Tlaxcala, Ocotlan, Mexico City Our visit to Puebla reveals a show-place of Spanish colonial architecture, much of it adorned with the beautiful hand-painted

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Talavera tiles for which the region is famous. Puebla, Mexico’s fourth largest city, is packed with ornate churches. We will visit the cathedral and Santo Domingo Church with its stunning Rosary Chapel. After lunch, we will continue to Tlaxcala and the Shrine of San Miguel del Milagro, where St. Michael the Archangel appeared to Juan Diego Lazaro and told him of a miraculous spring. Continue to Ocotlan to visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Ocotlan, where an apparition of Juan Diego in 1541 was miraculously burned into the trunk of an oak tree. We will walk down to the well and drink the healing water. Return to Mexico City for dinner and overnight. Day 8 - Return to the USA This morning, we will visit the Shrine of Guadalupe for the last time before going to the airport to return home.

Our Lady of Guadalupe, also called the Virgin of Guadalupe, is a 16th- century Roman Catholic Mexican icon depicting an apparition of the Virgin Mary to Saint Juan Diego, whose native name was Cuauhtla.

Juan Diego was born around 1474. He devoted himself to hard work in the fields and manufacturing mats. Between 1524 and 1525, he was converted and baptized, as well as his wife, receiving the Christian name of Juan Diego and his wife, Maria Lucia. A Franciscan priest baptized him, Fr. Peter da Gand, one of the first Franciscan missionaries. In April 1990, Juan Diego was declared Blessed by Pope John Paul I1 at the Vatican. The following month, in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, Pope John Paul I performed the beatification ceremony during his second visit to the shrine. On July 2002, he was canonized by the Church during a ceremony by Pope John Paul Il, again at the Basilica of Guadalupe.

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mexico City and Our Lady of Guadalupe

most important city in North America around 55AD, when its population was an estimated 200,000 people. We will be amazed by the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon and the mile long Avenue of the Dead framed by countless monumental structures. After lunch (not included), we will drive to the Shrine of Guadalupe for prayers and Mass. Day 5 - Cuernavaca, Taxco This morning, we will depart Mexico City with a scenic drive to Cuernavaca, city of eternal springs. Here, we will explore the market and the church area with its beautiful gardens. Then, to the famous silver mining town of Taxco, nestled in the rugged mountains of the Sierra Madre. We will stroll through the cobble- stoned streets, visiting Santa Prisca Church with its Baroque altarpieces. There will be free time for shopping before returning to Mexico City. Day 6 - Mexico City, Return to the USA We wil have a morning Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Then, we will have a panoramic tour that includes the Plaza of the Three Cultures, the Zocalo, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Palace. Transfer to the airport for our flight back home.

Day 1 - Departure Depart the USA and arrive in Mexico City. After checking through immigrations and customs, please proceed to the exit door, where you will meet our tour guide and bus driver. Drive to Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe for Mass. Transfer to the hotel for our first dinner in Mexico City. Day 2 - Mexico City, Xochimilco with Boat Ride Today, we will vist the Shrine of Guadalupe. Afterward, we will drive towards Xochimilco, where we enjoy a boat ride with lunch, including entertainment of Mariachi music. Day 3 - Puebla, Ocotlan, Cholula Our visit to Puebla reveals a showplace of Spanish colonial architecture, much of it adorned with the beautiful hand-painted Talavera tiles for which the region is famous. Puebla, Mexico’s fourth-largest city is packed with ornate churches. We will visit the Cathedral and Santo Domingo Church with its stunning Rosary Chapel. Continue to Ocotlan to visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Ocotlan, where an apparition to Juan Diego in 1541 was miraculously burned into the trunk of an oak tree. We will walk down to the well and drink of the healing water. Continue to Cholula, where we will visit Nuestra Señora de los Remedios. Day 4 - Pyramids of Teotihuacan/Shrine of Guadalupe This morning, we will drive to Teotihuacan, one of the best preserved ancient cities in Mexico. Teotihuacan was the

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Day 7 - Acapulco Today, we will enjoy a tour of the city with the famous Quebrada Cliff divers. Enjoy the remaining of the day at leisure. Day 8 - Acapulco Enjoy the morning’s weather in the swimming pool and the hotel’s amenities. In the afternoon, join Mass at the hotel or the Acapulco Cathedral. The rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight.

Day 9 - Return to the USA Transfer to the airport for our flight back home.

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AMSTERDAM, BELGIUM and France

we will celebrate Mass. Then, return to Bruxelles to enjoy a panoramic tour which includes the Grand Palace, Guild houses, and the Romanesque St. Michel & St. Gudule Cathedral. Dinner and overnight. Day 6 - Bruxelles, Abbey of St. Charbel, Beauraing- Paris After breakfast, we will drive to Braine-l’Alleud to visit the abbey of St. Charbel and celebrate Mass. Then, we will continue to Beauraing to see the Basilica of the Virgin of the Golden Heart. In the afternoon, continue our drive to Paris. Dinner and overnight. Day 7 - Paris This morning, we will enjoy a guided tour of the Basilica of Sacre Coeur and the Montmartre quarter. Then, take part in a panoramic tour including the Champs Elysees, Arc of Triumph, and Eiffel Tower (not included). We will see also Notre Dame Cathedral (from the outside). We will celebrate Mass at the Chapel of Miraculous Medal. Leisure time for shopping. Dinner and overnight. Day 8 - Paris, Lisieux Today, we will depart Paris to Lisieux. Upon arrival, we will visit the sacred places of St. Therese and her recently canonized parents, St. Louis Martin, and St. Marie Zelie Guerin Martin. Celebrate Mass. Dinner and overnight. Day 9 - Lisieux, Pontmain, Tours This morning, we will drive to Pontmain. Here, we will see the

Day 1 - Departure Our journey begins as we depart the USA.

Day 2 - Arrive in Amsterdam Upon arrival, we will drive to the city centre for a break for lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit the Chapel of our Lady of All Nations. Here, we will celebrate Mass. Dinner and overnight. Day 3 - Amsterdam After breakfast, we will enjoy a guided tour of Amsterdam. During the walking tour, we will view the Royal Place, Vrijheidsbeeld (National Monument), the Flower Markets, the Opera House, and City. After lunch, we will take a cruise as we glide along the city’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed canals. Balance of the day at leisure for shopping. We will celebrate Mass in the chapel of Begijnenhof, the site of the Eucharistic Miracle. Dinner and overnight. Day 4 - Amsterdam, Bruges, Bruxelles Today, we will continue our drive to Bruges, where we will enjoy a walking tour of the old city to see the famous masterpiece of Michelangelo, “Madonna”. We will also visit the Basilica of the Holy Blood and celebrate Mass. Continue to Bruxelles. Dinner and overnight. Day 5 - Bruxelles, Banneaux, Bruxelles After breakfast, we will drive to Banneux to visit the Marian Shrine, where the Holy Virgin appeared to Mariette Deco. Here,

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Church of Our Lady of Pontmain, also known as Our Lady of Hope. We will celebrate Mass. Then, continue our drive to Tours. Dinner and overnight. Day 10 - Tours, Pellevoisin, Nevers, Paray Le Monial Today, we will visit the Sanctuary of Pellevoisin, where Our Lady appeared to Estelle Faguette in 1876. Then, we will continue to the site where St. Bernadette lived for twelve years as a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of Nevers. We will visit the Convent of Saint Gildard and celebrate Mass. Continue to Paray le Monial. Dinner and overnight. Day 11 - Paray Le Monial, Rocamadour After breakfast, we will start celebrating Mass. Then, we will visit the Chapel of the Visitation, where Jesus exposed His Sacred Heart to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque in the seventeenth-century. In the afternoon, we will continue to Rocamadour. Dinner and overnight. Day 12 - Rocamadour, Lourdes Today, we will visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Rocamadour, a place of miraculous conversion. It is comprised of numerous religious structures and chapels that are centered on a statue of the Virgin Mary and the tomb of Zaccheus. Celebrate Mass. Then, we will continue our drive to Lourdes. Check in at the hotel. After dinner, we will join in the nightly rosary and candlelight procession overnight. Day 13 - Lourdes, Lyon We will spend the day in Lourdes. In the morning, we will visit the historical and spiritual sites associated with the visionary child Bernadette. We will begin at the Grotto of the Apparitions and Then, continue a guided walking tour visiting the Basilica of St. Pius X, Boly Mill, the Soubirous family home, the Basilica of the Rosary, the miraculous spring, and the healing baths. Celebrate Mass. Return to the hotel for lunch and check out. We will drive to Bordeaux and take our flight to Lyon. We will arrive in Lyon, check in at the hotel, have dinner, and overnight.

Day 14 - Return to the USA

Bernadette Soubirous is the saint of Lourdes, France. Visionary and messenger of the Immaculate Conception, she told us the very words of the Virgin Mary is spoken in the native Basque tongue of Southern France and Northern Spain. She said

words teaching the merits of prayer, penance, poverty, and church. In The first and most widely recognized Marian apparition of modern times, a personal message was also delivered to Bernadette: -She would not find happiness in this world, but only in the next. She was to die twenty-one years later, in 1879, after a prolonged and painful illness. She remained hidden in a convent about 300 miles from home, a refuge from the interrogations and the pilgrims that never ceased seeking her. At thirty-five, her strong-willed manner gave way to her frail body, and she finally entered her eternal happiness. To this day, Bernadette’s incorruptible body is a profound source of inspiration and mystery surrounding the lord’s ways. The face of Bernadette is one of the surreal beauties and will remain for us always the face that gazed into the eyes of the Mother of God.

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italy and The Holy Land

way to our hotel in Bethlehem, we stop in Bethany to visit the church built on the traditional house of Mary, Martha, and their brother, Lazarus. Day 6 - Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, Ein Karem/Bethlehem Drive to the Mount of Olives for a fantastic view of the Old City of Jerusale. Travel down to Dominus Flevit, where the Lord wept. Passing by the Russian Orthodox Church, we arrive at the Garden of Gethsemane, where we see the old trees and visit the Basilica of All Nations. Drive to Ein Karem and visit the Church of the Visitation. Then, onto Shepherds’ Field and the Church of the Nativity, the Holy Manger, Chapel of St. Jerome, and the Milk Grotto Day 7 - the Old City of Jerusalem/Mount Zion Early in the morning, we drive to the Old City and start our walking tour at St. Anne’s, Pools of Bethesda, and walk the 14 Stations of the Cross until the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to visit the empty tomb of Jesus and Mount Calvary. Breakfast at the hotel in Jerusalem and Then, back to the Old City to see the Wailing Wall, Mount Zion, the Upper Room, and the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu Day 8 - Tel Aviv, Rome Depart Tel Aviv to Rome. Time permitting, we will stop at the Basilica of Saint Paul outside the walls to celebrate Mass. Continue to the city center for a panoramic tour of Imperial Rome. Check in at the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 1 - Departure Our journey begins as we depart the USA.

Day 2 - Arrive in Tel Aviv Arrive in Tel Aviv, where we meet our tour escort and transfer to our hotel. Day 3 - Old Jaffa, Caesarea, Haifa, Mount Carmel, Nazareth This morning, we will visit Old Jaffa and the Church of St. Peter. On to ancient Caesarea to view the ruins and take pictures at the aqueduct. Continue to Mount Carmel in Haifa and visit the chapel of the Prophet Elisha and take photos of the beautiful view of the city. Continue to Nazareth and visit the Church of the Annunciation and St. Joseph’s Church. Day 4 - Nazareth, Cana, Sea of Galilee Region Today, we will stop in Cana and visit the Church where Jesus performed His first public miracle at the wedding. Continue to the city of Tiberias and see the sites around the Sea of Galilee - Capernaum with St. Peter’s House, Mount of Beatitudes, and Tabgha. We will also enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee before returning to our hotel. Day 5 - Nazareth, Jericho, River Jordan, Dead Sea We depart Nazareth through the Jordan Valley to Jericho to see the ruins and take the cable car to the Mount of Temptation. Continue to the River Jordan to renew our baptismal vows and Then, to the Dead Sea to feel the warm and salty water. On our

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Day 9 - Rome, Vatican Museums This morning, we will visit the Vatican Museums. After our visit at St. Peter’s Square, we will break for lunch on our own. Our day will end as we visit the place dedicated to Saint Johnny Bosco. We will visit the “camerette” museum dedicated to the Saint in the Church of the Sacred Heart. Here, we will celebrate Mass. Dinner and overnight. Day 10 - Basilicas of Rome After breakfast, we begin our day at St. Mary Major Church and celebrate Mass. Then, continue to Saint John Lateran Church. We will also visit the Holy Stairs, steps that led up to the praetorium of Pontius Pilate in Jerusalem, which Jesus Christ stood on during his Passion on his way to trial. Enjoy time at leisure and lunch on your own at the Trevi Fountain. Dinner and overnight. Day 11 - Assisi We will have an early morning departure to San Peter’s Square. Today, we meet the thousands of pilgrims coming from all over the world to attend the Papal Audience and Blessing. We will board our bus and drive to Assisi. Break for lunch on the way. Upon arrival in Assisi, we will enjoy a guided tour of the village, the birthplace of the beloved St. Francis. We will visit the Church of Santa Chiara, where St. Francis was born, and Then, see the house where he spent his childhood. Continue to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, where the blessed Carlo Acutis is venerated. We reach the heart of the town, the Piazza del Commune (Town Hall square), with its Roman and medieval buildings, continuing towards the ancient city walls to the Basilica of St. Francis, built above the inspiring final resting place of the saint. The interiors of the basilica are intricately decorated with frescoes from the 12th and 13th centuries depicting the saint’s life and spiritual transformation to a life of poverty and dedication to the poor. Continue to the hotel to check in and enjoy dinner. Day 12 - Assisi, Turin After breakfast, we check out. Before leaving Assisi, we will visit the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels, which within the Basilica’s rose garden, is the Rose Chapel (Cappella delle Rose) built over the place where Francis lived in his later years. Celebrate Mass. Drive to Turin and check in at the hotel for dinner and overnight. Day 13 - Turin, Valdocco, Colle Don Bosco Today, we begin with a panoramic tour of the city. The Basilica of Santa Maria Ausilicatrice (Our Lady Help of Christians) is where we see the tombs of Saint John Bosco and Saint Mary Mazzarello. We can visit the “rooms” at Valdocco, Then, we proceed to visit the Church of St. John the Evangelist, where Don Bosco started his second oratory in the city. Even today, the rhetoric is the refuge for the poorest young people of Turin. Here, we celebrate Mass. In the afternoon, transfer to “Colle Don Bosco.” St. John Bosco was born on this hill on August 16, 1815. Visiting these surroundings means rediscovering the origins of that extraordinary personality we know as Don Bosco and his world- wide work. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight. Day 14 - Milan Depart Turin after breakfast to Milan. Enjoy a guided tour of this city. This is Italy’s business hub and a great draw to many throughout history, from St. Ambrose and Leonardo da Vinci. We will visit the world’s most significant Gothic and second-largest Catholic cathedral - The Duomo di Milano. Cele- brate Mass and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure—dinner at the hotel and overnight.

Day 15 - Return to the USA

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Italy Journey of Faith and Hope

Today, we will explore the city of Siena with the guide. See the Gothic Duomo, the famous Piazza del Campo, one of the most beautiful squares in all of Italy, the Basilica of Saint Francis, the site of the Eucharistic Miracle and of St. Domenico, the site of the relic of St. Catherine of Siena. Celebrate Mass. In the afternoon, we will drive to Assisi, where we can visit the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels to see the Porziuncola, the rose bush and the cave where the Saint retired for prayer. Dinner and overnight. Day 5 - Assisi This morning, we will celebrate Mass in one of the chapels of the Basilica of St. Francis and see the tomb of the saint. Then, walk across the hilltop town of Assisi to the Basilica of St. Clare to see where St. Clare was buried. We will visit San Damiano convent to see where the Miracle of the Eucharist of Assisi took place in 1241, twelve years before St. Clare died. Visit the church where St. Francis wrote the “Canticle of the Sun”, and see where St. Clare lived. Visit the castle and the hermitage of Cerceri to pray in the same peaceful spot where St. Francis prayed. The rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner and overnight are at the hotel. Day 6 - Assisi, Cascia, Loreto Today, we will drive to Cascia. Here, we will visit the monastery where St. Rita lived. Then, we will celebrate Mass at the basilica where her incourrupt body is preserved. Some time at leisure for lunch and continue our drive to Loreto. Upon arrival, we will visit the Shrine of Holy House. Dinner and overnight are at the hotel.

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Day 1 - Arrival Venice, Padova Arrive Venice Airport. Meet Tour Escort and drive to the city centre of Padova. Upon arrival, we will visit the basilica, where St. Anthony is buried, see the Saint’s tongue and celebrate Mass. Check in at the hotel, dinner and overnight. Day 2 - Padova, Venezia, Padova This morning, we will begin a full day excursion in the fascinating town of Venice. Continue on a guided tour to see the Doge’s Palace and the Basilica of St. Mark the Evangelist. Celebrate Mass. The rest of the day is at leisure for an optional “Gondola ride”, or to discover the city on your own. Dinner and overnight are at the hotel. Day 3 - Padova, Firenze After breakfast, we will drive to Florence. Here, we will start with a walking tour through the streets of Florence and visiting the Duomo, Giotto Bells Tower, the Baptistery Doors, and the Gates of Paradise. Continue to Signoria Square considered as an “open-air museum”. Then, we will visit the franciscan church of Santa Croce, which houses the tombs of many Italian artists, among who are Galileo and Michelangelo. Celebrate Mass. Time at leisure for shopping at Ponte Vecchio. Dinner and overnight are at the hotel.

Day 7 - Loreto, Lanciano, San Giovanni Rotondo

Day 4 - Firenze, Siena, Assisi

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After breakfast, we will drive to Lanciano, where we will celebrate Mass at the Eucharistic Miracle shrine. Then, we will drive to San Giovanni Rotondo. Here, we will enjoy a guided tour of the convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie. We will visit also the crypt where the body of San Pio is preserved. Dinner and overnight are at the hotel. Day 8 - Monte Sant’angelo, Montecassino, Roma After breakfast, we will drive to the village of Monte Sant’Angelo. Here, we will visit the shrine consecrated by St. Michael. At this grotto, St. Michael appeared to a Bishop to assure him that his diocese would not be annihilated as he feared. Then, we will continue to Montecassino to visit the abbey founded by Saint Benedict in 1529. The abbey has been destroyed four times, most recently during World War II. Here, we will celebrate Mass. In the afternoon, we will continue to Rome. Dinner and overnight are at the hotel. Day 9 - Imperial Rome, Catacombs & Basilica of St. Paul Outside The Walls After breakfast, we will take a panoramic tour of Imperial Rome. We begin at the church of San Peter in chains, which houses the chains that held St. Peter when he was imprisoned in Rome and in Jerusalem. Then, walk down to the Coliseum (visit from outside) and walk past by the Roman Forum, the Traian Forum and column, to the Capitol Hill and Venice square. Break for lunch. Then, we will continue with a guided tour of the Catacombs of St. Callistus and Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Celebrate Mass. Dinner and overnight are at the hotel. Day 10 - Papal Audience & Basilicas Have an early morning transfer to St. Peter’s square to join pilgrims from all over the world to attend the weekly Papal Audience and Blessing. After lunch, we will visit the major basilicas of Rome: San John Lateran, Holy Stairs and Saint Mary Major. Celebrate Mass. Dinner and overnight are at the hotel. Day 11 - Vatican Museums, Baroque Squares After breakfast, we will visit the Vatican Gardens. Then, continue visiting the museums, which house what can be described as the most important collections of art in the world. Highlights include The Tapestry Gallery, The Raphael Rooms, and The Sistine Chapel, where we will gaze on Michelangelo’s incredible masterpiece. After lunch, we will enjoy a walking tour through the imposing baroque squares, fountains and churches of Rome. We begin at the Trevi Fountain, continue to the Pantheon and Navona Square with the famous Bernini’s fountain of the Four Rivers. Celebrate Mass at the Church of St. Augustin that houses the Caravaggio’s painting “Madonna dei Pellegrini” and the tomb of Santa Monica. Tonight, we will enjoy a farewell dinner at a restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 12 - Return to the USA Depart on flight back home.

“And when the hour had com e, He reclined at the table and the apostles with Him, and He said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer; for I say to you, I shall never again eat it until it is fulfilled in the Kingdom of God.” “And when He had taken a cup and given thanks , He said, “Take this and share it among yourselves : for I say to you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine from now on until the Kingdom of God comes.” And when He had taken some bread and given thanks , He broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given to you; do this in remembrance of Me.” And in the same way, He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in My blood.”

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Footsteps of st paul Malta, Sicily and Rome

Shipwreck with the relics of the saint’s hand. Our next visit is St. John’s Co-Cathedral, whose opulent interior is home to the Caravaggio masterpiece, “The Beheading of St. John”, and where we inspect the tombs. Free time for lunch in Valetta. Dinner is at leisure tonight. Overnight at our hotel. Day 5 - Malta, Sicily, Syracuse, Taromina Today, we will visit the port city of Pozzalo on the south-east coast of Sicily. From here, we will drive to Syracuse, a journey through a spellbinding landscape of vineyards-lemon, orange and almond trees. Continue to visit the Church of St. John the Baptist where St. Paul preached. In polychrome, ther is a glass rosette depictsan effigy of the saint. After a lunch of typical Sicilian delicacies in a rustic restaurant (on our own), we will visit the Church of St. Lucia and the Church of St. Paul. Before going to Taormin,a we will visit the Greek and Roman Theaters and the Viale Rizzo. Depart Syracuse towards the north, along the sea and arrive in Taorminafor. Dinner and overnight in the hotel. Day 6 - Taormina, Messina, Taormina After breakfast, we will drive a short distance to Messina, where we will enjoy a panoramic tour. We will visit the Bell Tower of the Cathedral of Messina, which contains the biggest and most complex mechanical and astronomical clock in the world. We will visit the Greek Theate. Here, they found the pairing of Etna and the bay of Naxos, with a wonderful view that when the air is clear can reach the coast of Calabria. Continue to the Church of St. Pancrazio, bishop and martyr, patron Saint of Taormina. Dinner

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Day 2 - Malta Upon arrival in Malta, we will transfer to the hotel. After check in, we will have time for a stroll before dinner and overnight in Valetta. Day 3 - Malta, Mdina, Rabat After breakfast, we have a full day excursion to Mdina and Rabat. The first stop will be to visit of the site of St. Paul’s shipwreck. We will visit the “Mosta Rotunda” Europe’s third largest free- standing dome in Mosta. We will visit the Catacombs of St. Paul, a fascinating labyrinth of the 3rd-century subterranean tombs and the earliest archaeological evidence of Christianity in Malta. Enjoy free time for lunch before we walk through the streets of Mdina, Malta’s first capital. Visit the cathedral dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul, located in the highest elevations of Malta, which has magnificent views of the entire island that can be seen from the imposing bastions. Concluding our sightseeing on the western shore, we view the spectacular Dingli Cliff. Dinner and overnight are at the hotel. Day 4 - Malta, Valetta This morning, we will head to the capital of Malta, Valetta. Our tour takes us through the bustling streets of Valetta allowing views of the Upper Barrakka Gardens that command a breathtaking panorama of the Grand Harbor. Visit the Church of St. Paul’s

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at leisure and overnight at our hotel.

Day 7 - Taormina, Mount Etna, Taormina After breakfast, we will drive south and climb Mount Etna. Then, drive back and stop for a light lunch at a winery overlooking the sea. Continue to visit the Sanctuary of Madonna della Rocca. The rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner and ovenright at the hotel. Day 8 - Taormina, Catania, Rome This morning, we will drive to the city of Catania and visit the baroque cathedral dedicated to St. Agata. Continue to the airport and board our flight to Rome. Dinner at leisure and overnight at our hotel. Day 9 - St. Paul’s Footsteps in Rome After breakfast, we will drive along the Appian Way to visit the Catacombs of St. Sebastian with remnants of the original basilica dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul. We also visit the famous Church of Quo Vadis. Later this morning, we will visit the Imperial Rome Monuments: The Roman Forum, Arch of Titus, the Mamertine Prison where St. Peter and St. Paul were imprisoned and the Colosseum. After a break for lunch on our own, we will visit St. Paul’s Outside the Walls, built over the burial place of the saint. Nearby is the site of the Three Fountains, which tradition says sprung up where each spot the apostle’s head bounced after his beheading. Dinner and overnight are at the hotel. Day 10 - Papal Audience, Christian Rome This morning, we will transfer to the Vatican early to take our seats for the Papal Audience where we are greeted and blessed by the Holy Father. Following lunch (at Satiricus), enjoy a visit to the center of Western civilization and the heart of modern Italy. The “Eternal City” where three millennia of Mediterranean civilization exists. The city is full of larger than life monuments, which we see during the Christian Rome tour. We will visit the Basilica of St. John Lateran,Basilica of the Holy Stairs, Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem and the Basilica of St. Mary Major. Dinner and overnight in Rome. Day 11 - Rome, Vatican Treasures Today, we will visit the Vatican Museum including the Sistine Chapel where we stand in awe as we examine Michelangelo ’s masterpiece. Explore St. Peter’s Basilica before lunch during a guided tour. We willbreak for lunch on our own. In the afternoon, we will enjoy free time at some of the famous Roman sites such as the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, Piazza Navone. Tonight, we will have a farewell dinner with wine and traditional Italian music. Overnight in Rome.

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italy, croatia and Medjugorje

After breakfast, depart Zagreb and drive to the Marian Shrine of Marjia Bistrica. Break for lunch and celebrate Mass. Continue towards south and drive to arrive in Medjiugorjie. The beauty of this simple village is enhanced by the opportunity to share our faith with thousands of pilgrims from all over the world. Dinner and overnight are at the hotel. Day 6 - Medjugorje Breakfast at hotel. This morning have the chance to cling Apparition Hill where the young visionaries first encountered Our Lady. Pray at the statue which commemorates the spot where Our Lady first appeared to the visionarie. Return to the hotel for lunch. Afternoon at leisure, you may join the villagers and pilgrims to pray the Joyful and Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary. Dinner and overnight are at the hotel. Day 7 - Medjugorje, Split Breakfast at hotel. Climb up the Cross Mountain (Krizevac); there we will pray the Stations of the Cross as we make our way to the summit. Return to the hotel for lunch. In the afternoon, depart Medjiugorjie and drive to Split to embark the ferry to Italy. Dinne and overnight at the hotel. Day 8 - Ancona, Lanciano, Monte Sant Angelo, San Giovanni Rotondo Arrive in Ancona and drive to Lanciano. Upon arrival, we will celebrate Mass in the church of the Eucharistic Miracle. We have time for lunch before continuing on the highway to reach

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Day 2 - Milan, Padova Upon arrival in Milan, meet the tour escort and drive to the city centre for a guided tour. Visit the Duomo, where we also celebrate Mass, the Galleria Umberto I and enjoy free time for lunch. Continue to Padova. Dinner and ovenright at the hotel. Day 3 - Padova, Venice Padova After breakfast, we go to visit the Basilica of St. Anthony, where we also celebrate Mass. Then, we will drive to the dock and board a private motor boat to reach the centre of Venice in 30 minutes. Meet the local guide for a guided tour which includes - Basilica of St. Mark, Bridge of Sights, Rialto Bridge. Break for lunch and free time for shopping, or for an optional gondola ride. Dinner and overnight are at the hotel. Day 4 - Venice, Zagreb Early morning wake up and breakfast. Check out. Depart Padova towards Croatia to reach Zagreb. Check in at hotel. Discover Zagreb on our own - Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin May, formerly known as St. Stephen’s Cathedral is a Gothic monument, its twin spires which can be seen from many parts of the city, make it the most visited attraction in Zagreb. Dinner and overnight are at the hotel.

Day 5 - Zagreb, Marjia Bistrica, Medjugorjie

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