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WWW.MARIANUSA.COM 781-331-2444 | 877-545-2444 | [email protected] Pilgrim’s testimonies Hi Mary, I was thinking of you tonight as I emailed my fellow pilgrims and wanted to email you as and thank you for the wonderful trip you planned of us. My husband and I had and awesome experience - one we will never forget. You were such a pleasure to work with, Mary - always answering those same questions that you must answer hundreds of times over and over again. You have such a kind way about you and I always enjoyed the conversations we has together. You are a very special person, Mary. thank you again for all you did to plan such a fantastic pilgrimage. I hope to join you on another Marian Pilgrimage some day. God Willing! Have a very blessed and holy Christmas with your family. Mary Quinn, Plymouth MA

Hello Mary, It was a very nice trip. We appreciated your airport transportation arrangement. We didn't have any trouble when we arrived at Dubrovnik airport. Also when we left Medugorje at 3 A.M. that early morning, David of the tour Director and Marina, the pension owner, met us at the pension to say goodbye. It was very nice and we appreciated their excellent customer services. We liked the tour programs and the local tour guides. From them, we had learned a lot of the Medjugorie and apparition histories. From the pilgrimage, we have improved our religion. We really enjoyed the trip, thanks to your arrangement of us with the larger group and with the Fr. Brian Kavanagh. Thus we might go back to Medjugorie again in the near future.

God bless, Fai and Myoung, Baltimore MD

Deacon Mattie and Mary We want to thank you for organizing this wonderful trip to Italy and for your tireless commitment to keeping us on schedule. It truly was a peaceful and holy atmosphere throughout. We had no trouble sleeping at night with how busy were everyday. It certainly was the trip of a lifetime. Frank & Kathy – San Antonio, TX Introduction arian Pilgrimages was founded in 1991 by Tom Glynn in Ireland. After M decades of experience in pilgrimage travel Tom saw the need to bring pilgrims to Medjugorje after years of war in the region prevented them. Over the years his sons joined him and the family business grew to where it is today, bringing thousands of pilgrims to shines all over Europe, the and North America. In 2007 with numerous requests from North America, Marian Pilgrimages opened an office in Massachusetts to facilitate pilgrims and groups wishing to travel to these shrines. Mattie and I have been managing this office since that time. We came to Marian Pilgrimages with years of experience traveling and organizing faith based pilgrimages. At Marian Pilgrimages we believe that a pilgrimage should help deepen our focus, renew our spirit of love, forgiveness and peace and overall replenish our faith. A pilgrimage is a deeply individual experience and we believe that we provide the spiritual environment accompanied with like minded pilgrims and a structures program to make sure that you receive the most out of your pilgrimage. With a commitment to providing successful pilgrimages and a belief in the messages and meaning of the Shrines, Marian Pilgrimages offers not only a spiritual pilgrimage but an extensive professional program. Pilgrims, either as part of a group or traveling by themselves will see that this belief has spilled over not only into our extensive program but also into our professional guides and services, both on the ground and in our offices. From the moment we receive your call or email, we are on hand to offer advice and direction to make sure your pilgrimage is specifically tailored to your needs. When you arrive at your destination this support continues throughout your pilgrimage with the help of our tour escorts, knowledgeable guides and our extensive network built over the years in over 12 countries. We look forward to the opportunity of assisting you as you embark on a life changing pilgrimage.

God bless, Mary and Deacon Mattie Henry Holy Land

Bethlehem - Jerusalem - Sea of Galilee - Nazareth - Jordan Below is a sample of a 12 Day itinerary to the Holy Land, with some very special additions courtesy of our involvement with Latin Patriarchate pilgrimages Day 1 – US Departure The group continues to Masada for lunch where Depart US for overnight flight to Tel Aviv. pilgrims ascend by cable car to Herod’s Fort. In the afternoon you drive into Jericho to see the Day 2 – Israel Arrival Mount of Temptation and the Sycamore tree Upon arrival in Tel Aviv you will claim your of Zacchaeus. Drive along the Jordan to luggage before being greeted by our tour guide Tiberias where the group stay for 4 nights. and coach were your group will be transfered to Bethlehem to check into your hotel just steps Day 5 – Sea of Galilee away from Manger Square for 2 nights. After After breakfast we drive to the Mount of getting acquainted with their rooms pilgrims Beatitudes for Mass, and full reading of the meet for dinner with the evening free. Sermon on the Mount (Luke 6:20-49). After a very special ceremony pilgrims take a boat trip Day 3 – Bethlehem across the Sea of Galilee with relevant Bible After breakfast the group will enjoy a full day readings. Enjoy lunch on the sea-shore in Bethlehem. You will visit the Church of before taking the the Nativity and see the birthplace of Jesus afternoon drive and the Holy Manger and see the Churches to Capernaum of St Catherine, St Jerome (where Holy Mass to visit the old is celebrated), St Joseph, Holy Innocents. The Synagogue and see group than have the very special opportunity the excavations of to meet the Christian community of Beit Jala St Peters house. with lunch in the Parish. Afterwards you will Nearby, visit the visit the Milk Grotto and the Shepherds Fields church of the Primacy by the sea-shore, (Luke 2:8). After, you return by coach to the and the site of the Multiplication of the Loaves hotel for dinner and rest. and Fish at Tabgha. Visit the new excavations Day 4 – Bethlehem to Tiberias at Magdala before returning to hotel for dinner. This morning the group will leave Bethlehem and drive to Bethany for Mass and visit the Day 6 – Nazareth Following breakfast the group depart for Cana Tomb of Lazarus then continue by the Inn of and visit the church of the Wedding Feast – the Good Samaritan to the Dead Sea. Time is site of Jesus’ first . Married couples in taken to relax and float on the water and take the group get the opportunity to Renew their in this unique landscape before seeing where Wedding Vows. The group will continue to the Dead Sea Scrolls were found at Qumran. Nazareth where the group meet Mon Marcuzzo In the Holy Land we have established a great relationship with the best ground handers available, providing a professional service throughout. We have also established a very special link with Latin Patriarchate Pilgrimages who provide unique opportunities that only the Latin Patriarchate can. Overseeing all of our groups is our very own representative on the ground, on hand whenever needed. before Mass in the Basilica of the Annunciation, Mass. See the dungeon where Jesus was held on see the Cave – home of the Holy Family, Josephs Holy Thursday night. Walk around Mount Zion workshop, and Marys Well. Return by coach to and visit the church of the Dormition, Tomb of the hotel for dinner. David, and Room of the Last Supper. The coach Day 7 – Mount Tabor returns the group to the hotel where they will enjoy dinner before retiring for the night. Morning drive to Mount Tabor. Ascend by taxi to the Church o f Day 10 – Jerusalem old city the Transfiguration, The group have an early rise to make the journey where we celebrate to the Holy Sepulchre where they celebrate Mass. Enjoy a mass. After the celebration you return to hotel view of the Valley for breakfast. The group spend the rest of the of Armageddon. morning in the Old City of Jerusalem. Visit Continue to church of St Anne and Pool of Yardinet at the River Bethesda. Walk the Jordan, for a renewal of our Baptismal Vows. Via Dolorosa to the Afternoon free. church of the Holy Sepulchre (Luke Day 8 – Emmaus to Jerusalem 23:26-33) and the The group enjoy their last breakfast in Tiberias Rock of Calvary before boarding their coach for a motorway and visit the drive across the Jezreel Valley to Emmaus, Western Wall. after lunch you take the where Jesus appeared after His Resurrection. coach drive to Ein Karem to visit the church of Continue to Bethany for our Mass, and visit the Visitation, and church of St John the Baptist. Tomb of Lazarus. Check into hotel in Jerusalem, The group return to the hotel were they can for 4 nights. enjoy the group farewell dinner. Day 9 – Mount of Olive Day 12 – Holy Land Departure This morning the group drive to the Mount Depart Tel Aviv to return to return home. of Olives for group photo, and view the Old in association with City. Visit the Ascension Dome, Pater Noster church, Dominus Flevit, Assumption church and Grotto and the Garden of Gethsemane. After lunch, visit the Latin Patriarchate and LATIN meet Mon Shomali. Visit the church of St Peter PATRIARCHATE in Gallicantu – church of the Cock-Crow, for pil g r imag e s Shrines of Italy

Rome - San Giovanni Rotondo - Assisi - Siena - Padua - Benevento Below is a sample of a 12 Day itinerary to Rome, San Giovanni, Loreto, Siena, Padua and even Venice, an example of a tailored itinerary of multiple destinations Day 1 – US Departure Pantheon and Spanish Steps. In the afternoon Depart US airport for overnight flight to Rome you will celebrate Mass at the Basilica of St. John Lateran, and afterwards have the opportunity to Day 2 – Arrival in Rome climb the Holy Stairs in the traditional manner. Upon arrival in Rome the group will travel Return to our hotel. to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. After time for lunch you will have a Day 4 – St. Peter’s Basilica panoramic tour of After breakfast celebrate Mass in St. Peter’s Rome, enjoying views Basilica. Afterwards you will have a tour of of the main sights the Vatican Museums where you will visit the of Rome, including Candelabra Gallery, the Gallery of Tapestries the Roman Forum, and Maps and the famous Sistine Chapel. In the Piazza Venezia afternoon you will travel to the Coliseum and and the impressive take a guided tour. Return to our hotel. Altare della Patria. You celebrate the Day 5 – Arrive in San Giovanni opening Mass of our pilgrimage in the Basilica After breakfast you will depart Rome to of St. Mary Major, the largest catholic Marian Montecassino where you will celebrate Mass at church in Rome and afterwards tour the basilica the famous monastery, founded by St. Benedict. before transferring to your hotel. Afterwards you will visit the basilica, richly Day 3 – Rome decorated in stucco and mosaics. Despite This morning you will attend the Papal Audience being badly damaged during World War II, the in St. Peter’s Square. You will have a tour of monastery continues to be a pilgrimage site by St. Peter’s Basilica a n d virtue of the surviving relics of St. Benedict and have time to enjoy St. Scholastica. After lunch you will travel to San such masterpieces Giovanni Rotondo, home of Padre Pio, the first as Michelangelo’s priest in the history of the to famous ‘Pieta’ bear the wounds of the . You will stay statue, Bernini’s for two nights in San Giovanni Rotondo. canopy altar where Day 6 – Church of St. Pio the Pope celebrates In the morning you will celebrate Mass in the Mass and the crypt of the Popes. Transfer to ancient church of Santa Maria delle where Padre Piazza Navona for lunch before visit the main Pio celebrated Mass and heard confessions. You sights of Rome including Trevi Fountain, the will visit the capuchin friary where Padre Pio With a vast array of Shrines in Italy a well planed and executed itinerary is essential for a successful Pilgrimage. Our dedicated Italy manager makes sure that this is the case. With in-depth knowledge of each and Italy itself each itinerary can be tailored to suit each group without compromising on it’s quality. lived and died and see the crucifix before which Take a walking tour of the medieval town which he received the stigmata. Continue onto the will include a visit to the Basilica of St. Clare, Church of St. Pio of Pietrelcina and have time founder of the Order of the Poor Clares before for private prayer at the crypt where the mortal returning to our hotel for dinner and overnight. remains of the lie. In the afternoon you Day 9 – Siena will travel to Monte Sant’ Angelo, home to the After breakfast you will travel from Assisi to oldest shrine in Western Europe dedicated to Siena where you will celebrate Mass. Afterwards the Archangel . Visit the sacred cave and you will visit the Shrine of Saint Catherine, afterwards have free time for private sightseeing where she was born in 1347 and where she lived before returning to our hotel. her austere early life as a Dominican. Continue Day 7 – Loreto & Arrive in Assisi onto Florence where you will stay for one night. In the morning you will depart from San Day 10 – Padua Giovanni Rotondo to Lanciano, site of the first Celebrate Mass in the famous Duomo before taking a walking tour of this historic city and of the Catholic cradle of the Renaissance. In the afternoon Church. You will you will drive to Padua, made famous by St. celebrate Mass then Anthony. In the afternoon you will visit the take time for lunch Basilica of St. Anthony and venerate relics of In the afternoon the popular saint then a sightseeing tour which you will travel to will include a visit to the Shrine of St. Leopold the town of Loreto Mandic, the capuchin friar known as a great to visit the Basilica of the Holy House confessor. Return to your hotel. of Nazareth, believed to be the same walled chamber where Mary was born, brought up, Day 11 – Venice received the annunciation and lived during the After morning Mass at the Basilica of St. childhood of Jesus. Take time for private prayer Anthony we will visit the city of Venice where before continuing onto Assisi, where you will you will have free time to take in the splendors stay for two nights. of this beautiful city and have an opportunity to take a gondola ride up to the famous Grand Day 8 – Assisi and Rialto Bridge. Return to Padua for Celebrate Mass at the Basilica of Santa dinner & overnight. Maria degli Angeli and visit the chapel of the Porziuncola – the birthplace of the Franciscan Day 12 – St. Francis Garden Order. Transfer to upper Assisi where you will This morning we will check out of our hotel and visit the 13th century Basilica of St. Francis. travel to Venice airport for our return flight. Shrines of Ireland

Dublin - Killkenny - Knock - Croagh Patrick - Below is a sample of a 12 Day itinerary to Ireland staring in the capital, Dublin and continuing around this historical island. Day 1 – US Departure Day 4 – Killkenny Depart US airport for overnight flight to Dublin Morning visit to Castle. Drive to Holycross Abbey founded in 1169 – so named Day 2 – Arrive in Dublin because it held a Relic of the True Cross. Lunch Arrive in Dublin airport and meet our guide and break. Continue to the famous coach. As part of your arrival to this historical and visit the site of the conversion of the King of city, that dates back to 988AD your coach Munster by St Patrick in the 5th century. Cross will take you on a panoramic city sightseeing the Vee Gap to Mount Melleray for Mass in the tour of the highlights of Dublin’s fair City – Monastery chapel. Continue via O’Connell Street, Trinity College, Georgian to Cobh, for dinner & breakfast. Squares, Government Buildings, , Christchurch & St Patrick’s Cathedrals, Day 5 – Blarney Guinness’ Brewery, Phoenix Park, and Visit the Cobh Heritage Centre – it was from Kilmainham Jail – After our gentle introduction here that over 6 million Irish Famine Exiles you will visit the Shrine of St Valentine for departed for the USA and Canada. Drive to Mass. Check into hotel for 1 night with dinner. Blarney to receive the gift of eloquence as you Afternoon free to rest, or for personal visits to kiss the famous stone. Visit Blarney Woolen places of interest. Mills. Continue to Ballyvourney and visit the Holy Well of St Gobnaith en route to Killarney. Day 3 – Glendalough Dinner & breakfast. Morning drive through Co. Day 6 – Wicklow – the Mass in Killarney Cathedral. Drive via the Garden of Ireland picturesque village of Adare to Limerick city, – to Glendalough, where you see King Johns Castle, and the the “ of the Treaty Stone. Lunch break at “Durty Nellies” two Lakes” where famous pub. Afternoon visit to you visit the 6th century – a recreation of pre-historic Irish homesteads, monastery of St Kevin. Continue to Wexford followed by visit to Quin Abbey. Check into hotel (Lunch break) and on to Our Lady’s Island with breakfast. Evening dinner with traditional for , and walk in the waters. Drive via entertainment at the famous Bunratty Castle. New Ross to the ruins of Jerpoint Cistercian Abbey dating from the 12th century. Continue Day 7 – Knock to Kilkenny for overnight, dinner & breakfast. Depart for the Cliffs of Moher, towering 600 The land where Marian Pilgrimages began, with our head office situated in Ireland our local knowledge is abundant with local help always on hand. Great pride is put into our Shrines of Ireland program, a great harbor for through out the Middle Ages there are plenty of spiritually important sites to see. feet above sea level. program of penance. Lunch break. Return Continue to Galway, to the mainland and drive to Armagh – the see the Spanish Ecclesiastical capital of Ireland – visit the Arch, and visit the Cathedral of St Patrick and celebrate Mass. Cathedral. Lunch Check into hotel for 1 night, dinner & breakfast. break. Afternoon Day 10 – Downpatrick drive to Knock and Drive to Downpatrick, where, in the grounds of check into hotel. the Cathedral you see the grave of St Patrick. “In Visit Ireland’s major Catholic Shrine at st Down, one grave three do fill – Patrick, Knock, where, on 21 August 1879, the Blessed Bridget, and Colmcille” Visit the Holy Well of St Virgin Mary appeared, along with St Joseph & Bridget in Faughert, where she was born in 454 St John, and Jesus in the form of the Lamb of AD. Remarkable cures have been experienced God. Mass. Return to hotel for dinner. here, at the Well, the Head Stone, the Knee Day 8 – Croagh Patrick Stone, and the Back Stone. Lunch break. Visit Depart for Ballintubber Abbey, founded in the ruins of the “jumping” church 1216, for Mass. Drive to Croagh Patrick, of Kildemock, where the gable a popular pilgrimage mountain, where St wall miraculously moved to exclude the grave Patrick fasted for 40 days, in the 5th century, of an excommunicated person. Continue to and banished all the snakes from Drogheda, for Mass at the shrine of St Oliver Ireland. Lunch break Plunkett, martyred in 1681 – and see his head in in Westport. Drive to a glass reliquary on a side altar. Drive to Dublin, Attymass, and visit for overnight and dinner. home of Fr Peyton, the Rosary priest. Day 11 – Explore Dublin Continue via Sligo After breakfast you can enjoy a free day to Abbey and Yeat’s discover all that Dublin has to offer. grave at Drumcliffe, to our hotel in Day 12 – Depart of the US Bundoran for 1 night, dinner & breakfast. After our final breakfast in Ireland, transfer to Day 9 – Lough Derg Dublin airport for our return flight to the US. Morning visit to the famous Beleek Pottery factory. Drive to Lough Derg – St Patrick’s Purgatory. You take a short boat trip to the island, and partake in the traditional pilgrims Medjugorje

Hill of Apparitions - Cross Mountain - Mothers Village Below is a sample of a 9 Day itinerary to Medjugorje, very easily combined with other pilgrimages throughout Europe or even the Holy Land. Day 1 – US Departure Continue to the Statue of the Risen Lord for a Depart US airport for overnight flight to prayer service. After dinner we will participate Dubrovnik. in the evening program. Day 2 – Arrive in Medjugorje Day 4 – Hill of Apparitions On arrival in Dubrovnik you will be met by our Meet with your team of guides and transferred to Medjugorje guides at the statue with a guided escort. Upon arrival in Medjugorje of Our Lady to you will be taken to your accommodation. Light walk through the snack or dinner will be served depending on the vineyards, to the time of arrival. Hill of Apparitions (Podbrdo). Listen Day 3 – Introduction to the story of the first days of the After breakfast, Holy Mass for English speaking apparitions and then climb, in prayer, to the pilgrims is at 10.00am in the church of St. site of the first apparition. There will usually be James. Following mass there will be an opening a talk by one of the Medjugorje priests on the meeting and introduction at the shrine of Our messages of Our Lady or a meeting with one of Lady Queen of Peace. Hear a talk by one of the the visionaries. Medjugorje priests on the messages of Our Lady. Since 1991 Marian Pilgrimages has been bringing pilgrims to Medjugorje, reintroducing flights to the region after years of conflict Marian Pilgrimages became one of the largest operators to this shrine in the world. Developing strong and meaningful relationships in the region we can provide the best of accommodation, transport links and an established professional service second to none. Day 5 – Visionary The Mothers Village. In the afternoon we will visit the Blue Cross, at the base of Apparition meeting Hill, a very place of many Apparitions of Our Our guides will take Lady us to meet with Vicka or another Day 9 – Departure visionary, for a talk The coaches will collect you from your houses on the messages and depart for the airport for your return flight of Our Lady. This is followed by mass. to the US. Our transfers always include our own guides who will take excellent care of you. After dinner, we meet at St. James for the evening program. I C E D A Day 6 – Cenacolo D OVER T E

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T A Cenacolo, which is a community for recovering E drug addicts. Dinner is followed by the Rosary, Holy mass and the Glorious Mysteries. Day 7 – Cross Mountain Climb up the Cross Mountain (Krizevac), there we will pray the as we make our way to the summit. We return for dinner, followed by the evening services at 6pm. After the evening services you Our dedicated team in Medjugorje led are cordially invited by David Parkes, provides a professional to a free concert - An guiding service as well as assistance to Evening of Prayer through Song - with our pilgrims throughout their pilgrimage. David Parkes. Their love for Medjugorje shines through Day 8 – Blue Cross in all their efforts, creating a truly unique Last visit to meet with another of the visionaries experience for all those traveling with for a talk and prayers. We will visit St. Francis Marian Pilgrimages. Garden where we will conduct our closing meeting. Following our meeting we will visit Shrines of Europe

Fatima - Santiago de Compostela - Avila - Lourdes Below is a sample of a 12 Day itinerary combining shrines in Europe, this itinerary starts in Portugal through Spain and finishes in France.

Day 1 – US Departure Fatima. Return to hotel for dinner. Partake in Depart US airport for overnight flight to Lisbon the spectacular Evening Rosary and candlelight procession at the Domain. Day 2 – Arrive in Lisbon On arrival in Lisbon the group will be met by Day 4 – Arrive in Santiago de Compostela your coach and guide. The group will be taken Morning drive to Balazar for Mass at the tomb into Lisbon city where you will visit the Basilica of Blessed Alexandrina de Costa and visit her of St Anthony and celebrate your first pilgrimage home. Continue to Braga, and visit the beautiful Mass. Afterwards you will see the room where shrine of Bom Jesu do Monte. Drive to Santiago St Anthony was born. following this visit the de Compostela and check into hotel for 1 night, group will be taken on a panoramic tour of breakfast and dinner. the highlights of Lisbon includes: Commercial Square, Jeronimos Monastery, Belem Tower, Day 5 – Cathedral of St. James Monument to the Discoveries, and Pombal Weather permitting, the group will walk a very Square. Depart for Fatima and check into hotel short part of the famous Camino de Santiago. for two nights, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Visit the famous Cathedral of St James for Mass. See the Portico of Glory, Jesse Tree, traditional Day 3 – Fatima greeting to Master Mateo, embrace the statue of After breakfast you will visit the Apparition St James over the High Altar, and see his Tomb site at Cova da Iria and the below. Depart for O’Cebreiro for Mass in the Basilica with the church of the Eucharistic Miracle, and outside, tombs of Jacinta, admire the old thatched Pallozas. Continue to Francisco and Lucia Garabandal and check into hotel for 2 nights, and visit the Trinity breakfast, lunch and dinner. Chapel. the group will celebrate hte Day 6 – Garabandal 11am International Mass in the local church followed by the outdoor Mass at the Domain, followed short walk along the Way of the Cross to by the Adeus Farewell. Return to the hotel for the Apparition site at The Pines. Lunch at lunch. Afternoon walk the Hungarian Way hotel. Afternoon to relax and explore this of the Cross to Valinhos and Aljustrel where quiet mountain village. See the homes of the you can visit the homes of the Children of visionaries, the village wash-house, and the Our network throughout Europe positions us to provide fantastic combinations of shrines for groups who wish to visit more than just one. With established staff in all of the major shrines we can be confident that a great level of service will be provided throughout any combination of shrines the group wish to visit. apparition site of St Michael. Museum, Puerta del Sol Square, and the Los Day 7 – Golden Staircase Ventas Bull Ring. Check into hotel for 1 night, Morning drive to Burgos, and in the Cathedral breakfast and dinner. we see the tomb of El Cid, the Golden Staircase, Day 10 – Loyola and the flexible Crucifix. Continue to Alba Morning drive to Loyola to visit the Shrine of St de Tormes for Mass in the Convent of the Ignatius, the Basilica, and his home. Afternoon Annunciation – important shrine with the drive to Lourdes for 2 nights, breakfast, lunch tomb of St Teresa of Avila. Drive to Avila for 2 and dinner. nights, breakfast and dinner. Day 11 – Lourdes Day 8 – Avila Visit the famous Full day in Avila, where Grotto of we see the birthplace Massabielle, Basilica of St Teresa, the of the Immaculate Cathedral, Basilica of Conception, Crypt, St Vincent, the Town Basilica of the Plaza, the church Rosary, Chapel of St Teresa - where of St Bernadette, we celebrate Mass, and the Underground Basilica of St Pius X, the mighty Walls of the town. Baths, Stations of the Cross – all in the vicinity of Day 9 – Madrid the Domain. Walking tour to places associated Morning Mass in Avila. Drive via El Escorial – with St Bernadette including: Boly Mill, Cachot, the most important architectural monument of Hospice, Parish Church and Cemetery. Get the Spanish Renaissance – which incorporates some Holy Water which comes from the . a Church, Monastery, Royal Palace, College Take part in the evening Rosary and Torchlight and Library. Visit nearby Val de los Caidos – Processions. Valley of the Fallen – where 40,000 were buried Day 12 – Depart of the US after the Spanish Civil War. In the magnificent After our final breakfast in Lourdes, you transfer Basilica of the Holy Cross, we find the tomb of to Toulouse airport for our return flight to the Franco. Drive into Madrid. Our panoramic US. city tour includes: Puerta de Alcala, Royal Palace, Campo del Moro Gardens, Almudena Cathedral, City Hall, Gran Via Street, Prado Pilgrim’s testimonies My hundred thousand welcomes began the minute I posed the question: Are two pilgrimages possible at the same time? Indeed, Knock and the Holy Land can be done sequentially said the American agent of Marian Pilgrimages in MA. She then drew me up an itinerary and laid out a travel route one side of Ireland to the other where I joined with the pilgrimage leaving Dublin to the Holy Land. My directions were flawless - all connections made without misdirection till the tour group gathered me up like one of the family and whisked me off to Israel. With the assistance of a tour member, I negotiated two of the most arduous weeks of my life (not for the faint hearted). Our guide in the Holy Land was professional, knowledgeable and full of energy. He made sure we missed nothing and made the Holy Land come to life. We were wrapped in prayer the whole time till finally back in Ireland Knock I could sit quietly in the chapel thanking God for my Irish roots, our unshakable faith, our faithful priests, our prayerful laity and of course my tour operator in MA. Amen! Evelyn - Melbourne, FL

For the past 4 years we have used Marian Pilgrimages USA for our pilgrimages to Medjugorje. I cannot say enough good things about the manner in which our groups have been treated and the satisfaction all of our people have experienced using Marian Pilgrimages. The professionalism and expertise shown by Mary and all those working at Marian Pilgrimages from Davis Parkes’ wonderful concerts, to the warmth of their guest houses where we were accepted and treated like family the entire time, to the very professional and extremely knowledgeable guide Mojca Carapina who led us through all the important venues answering hundreds of questions that our people had for her. All in all a great team that have helped make our trips to Medjugorje the past 4 years, the most wonderful spiritual experience that our people still talk about. Mary has always bent over backwards to make sure all our trips are smooth, safe and top quality... I would recommend Marian Pilgrimages USA to anyone planning on taking a group anywhere in the world. Claude - Methuen, MA If you are planning to organize a group pilgrimage then please do not hesitate to contact us, we offer special incentives to groups so that Spiritual Leaders Renew our spirit of Love, Forgiveness & Peace

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