Annual Pilgrimage

SAVE THE DATE: APRIL 14-23, 2026

Our next pilgrimage will be the St. Francis of Assisi 800th Jubilee Pilgrimage in Assisi, La Verna, Fonte Colombo, Greccio and Rome from April 14 – 23, 2026. Registration starts February 1, 2025. Book before March 3, 2025 for a discount.  Contact us to receive updates, or check back soon for announcements.

Pilgrimage Postcard. Save the Date: April 14-23, 2026

 

 

In the meantime, discover the inspiring journey of our previous 10-Day Pilgrimage to the Marian Shrines in Portugal, France, and Spain:

Fátima – Ávila – Segovia – Zaragoza – Lourdes – Montserrat – Barcelona

Dear Friends,

On April 9-18, 2024 we went on a pilgrimage to honor Our Lady! Our journey began in Fátima, a revered destination where one of the most extraordinary apparitions of the Blessed Mother occurred. On May 13, 1917, three young peasant children—Lucia, Jacinta, and Francisco, now revered as Saints—received an apparition of the Blessed Mother. Today, Fátima continues to draw pilgrims from all corners of the globe, who seek and discover the profound messages of peace left by Mary for the world.

We visited Ávila, the walled City of Kings and Saints. This sacred place holds great significance in the life of St. Teresa. Our pilgrimage included visits to the Cathedral that houses her relics, the Convent built over the house where she was born, and the Monastery of the Incarnation, her home for 27 years. We celerated Mass at the chapel, commemorating the “transverberation” or piercing of St. Teresa’s heart.

Our journey continued to Lourdes, a highlight of our pilgrimage. We followed the footsteps of St. Bernadette and celebrated Mass at the Marian Shrine renowned for countless healings. On our return to Spain, we will stopped at Montserrat Mountain, where we prayed before Our Lady of Montserrat. St. Ignatius of Loyola found inspiration here, leading to the founding of the Jesuit Order. Lastly, we visited the unforgettable city of Barcelona, where we explored Antonio Gaudi’s masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia—an iconic symbol of the city.

This pilgrimage was an unforgettable experience. We sincerely hope you will consider joining us on our next spiritual journey.

Joyfully in Christ,

Benefactors’ Pilgrimage Office
of the Franciscan Mission Associates