Marian Pilgrimages
Join us as a pilgrim on a Mater Dei Marian Pilgrimage!
| Our Lady of Guadalupe | Dates: Feb 7th (Fri) to Feb 14th (Fri) 2025 | Registration for this tour is now closed. Details » |
Our Lady of GuadalupeJoin us on Mater Dei's most spiritually impacting and inspirational Marian Pilgrimage visiting fascinating places where we learn about the early stages of our faith in the Americas. See the places where evil was conquered under the mantle of the Blessed Virgin Mary! Experience the gorgeous colonial city of Puebla. Hike the largest pyramid in the world in Cholula. Visit the amazing St. Michael’s Miracle and Our Lady of Ocotlán where you'll hear about astounding testaments of faith. Experience all the beautiful and cultural places of the new world’s largest city, Mexico City, including the home of St. Juan Diego, the remains of Blessed Miguel Pro, Ancient Teotihuacán, the canals of Xochimilco, the churches of Coyoacán, and of course, visit twice the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. See the only true picture of Our Lady that is Divinely created!
SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR: Roman Catholic Priest (TBA) TOUR DIRECTOR: Juan Landa, Mater Dei's President, plus Jesús, our driver, & Guillermo, our Mexican representative and official guide. Airport Departure from: Chicago, O'Hare Airport (Included) (Independent air arrangements from other cities may be available for an additional cost)
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Join us to see Our Lady of Guadalupe and so much more!! For US Citizens, only a valid US Passport is required to enter Mexico! |
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| Themes: Our Lady of Guadalupe, Marian Pilgrimages | Location: Mexico | |
| Marian Shrines: Spain, France & Portugal | Dates: Mar 16th (Sun) to Mar 28th (Fri) 2025 | Details and Registration Form » |
MARIAN SHRINES (with a hint of the Camino)Portugal, Spain & FranceOne of the most amazing Marian pilgrimages you'll ever experience! Mater Dei has combined some features of our very popular, unique and famous “Shrines of Our Blessed Mother” pilgrimage, with some of our “Camino de Santiago" pilgrimage to create a massive Catholic pilgrimage titled “Marian Shrines with a hint of the Camino”. Visit the following Marian Shrines: Fatima, Portugal; El Pilar, Spain; Montserrat, Spain; Lourdes, France; Peña de Francia, Spain! The pilgrimage also features magnificent places like Barcelona, Pamplona, Zaragoza, Logroño, Santo Domingo del Calzada, Burgos, and the Rioja Wine Region! Some of these places are part of the Camino de Santiago and some are also Patrimonies of Humanity! So much more! Fantastic well located accommodations! Come join us on this unique pilgrimage that promises to be a once in a lifetime experience! Airline tickets included from Chicago, O'Hare airport. For more details it is best to read the brochure! Click on the yellow button above the blue arrow on the upper right side of this box. Spiritual Director: Fr. Grant Thies, from the Diocese of Madison,WI Tour Director(s): Juan Landa Departure city: Chicago, O'Hare (pilgrimage is also available in a land-only basis)
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| Themes: Marian Pilgrimages, Lourdes, Fatima and the Shrines of Our Blessed Mother, Lourdes and France, Fatima and Portugal, Footsteps of a Saint | Locations: France, Portugal, Spain | |
| Medjugorje + Croatia + Ireland | Dates: May 4th (Sun) to May 14th (Wed) 2025 | Details and Registration Form » |
Our Lady of Knock & Medjugorje
Join Fr. Brian Dulli, from the Diocese of Madison, WI, and Juan Landa from Mater Dei Tours, on this wonderful Marian Pilgrimage to Ireland and Bosnia & Herzegovina, with an emphasis on Prayer for Peace and Healing. We will travel to the gorgeous and historic Emerald Isle to visit Drogheda (to pray before the relics of St. Oliver Plunket), Hill of Slane (to pray at the place where the 1st Paschal Fire was ever lit by St. Patrick), Monasterboyce (home to some of the best kept and largest Celtic Crosses), Knock's Marian Shrine (to pray at the spot where The Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Joseph and St. John appeared along with the Lamb of God, right above an Altar), Tobernalt's Mass Rock (to attend Mass where the Irish attended Mass, hiding from the harsh persecutions of Catholics during the Penal Times), Croaghpatrick (to make a symbolic climb of this mountain, while praying the rosary), and Dublin filled with Irish history and culture! In Herzegovina, witness the beauty of Kravica Falls. The main purpose of our Marian Pilgrimage is to have an unforgettable spiritual retreat at Medjugorje, in Bosnia & Herzegovina, with an emphasis on Prayer for Peace and Healing. Visit St. James Parish Church, home to many spiritual events as well as some of the reported apparitions. We will climb Apparition Mountain, site of the first ever apparition in Medjugorje, Blue Cross (site of subsequent apparitions), Cross Mountain and many other sites associated with Medjugorje. We stay at the peaceful and humble pilgrim accommodations served by Mirjana (and her family), one of the visionaries of Medjugorje.
Chaplain: Fr. Brian Dulli, Diocese of Madison Director: Juan Landa, from Mater Dei ®
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| Themes: Central Europe, Marian Pilgrimages, Irish Pilgrimages, Footsteps of a Saint | Locations: Bosnia & Croatia, Ireland | |
| EMERALD FAITH - A Pilgrimage to Ireland | Dates: Jul 14th (Mon) to Jul 25th (Fri) 2025 | Details and Registration Form » |
Emerald Faith!Come see for yourself why people fall in love with Ireland! Join us on this most memorable pilgrimage to the Emerald Isle. Learn about the heroic life of St. Patrick, and the firm love for God of the Irish Saints! Enjoy the unequaled natural beauty of one of the most beautiful countries in the planet, as you learn about the resiliency of its people in the midst of its troubled history. "One of the most complete and faithful Irish Pilgrimages" Visit Monasterboyce, Drogheda, Hill of Slane, Downpatrick, Armagh, Sligo - Mass Rock, Marian Shrine of Knock, Westport, Croagh Patrick, Kylemore Abbey, Connemara National Park, Galway City, Cong (The Quiet Man), Lough Corrib Cruise*, Cliffs of Moher, River Shannon Crossing, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Rock of Cashel, Kildare, Glendalough, Dublin and more! As with all of Mater Dei's pilgrimages, a top-notch spiritual program complements the itinerary with daily Mass, rosary, chaplet of Divine Mercy, doctrinal talks and meditations. Our Irish Pilgrimages also come with lots of fun, with Irish story telling, singing, great camaraderie, fish and chips, a pint or two, Irish music and more! Come experience Ireland the Mater Dei way! Join us on this Mater Dei Catholic Pilgrimage to Ireland this July 14 - 25, 2025! $100/person, EARLY ANGEL DISCOUNT, if registered prior to February 21st, 2025! Airport Departure: Either from Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport, Chicago, O'Hare Airport or Orlando, Florida (quorum needed from each location): Non-stop via Aer Lingus. Other cities may be available for an add-on price (very limited). CHAPLAIN: Roman Catholic Priest to be announced. TOUR DIRECTOR: Juan, Erin & Ana Landa, from Mater Dei ®
Pilgrimage open! But hurry, expected to sell out before deadline (March 17th, 2025)! DO NOT DELAY! Send your registration in now!
* Please pray for the spiritual success of this pilgrimage!! |
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| Themes: Marian Pilgrimages, Irish Pilgrimages, Footsteps of a Saint | Location: Ireland | |
