Greece & Turkey 2025 Summer

Pilgrimage to Greece & Turkey in the Footsteps of St. Paul

June 24-July 7, 2025 Jubilee Year!

A pilgrimage is a journey of faith; an ancient practice in the Church. It is an eternal investment which has an everlasting reward. Join us for this unique, customized pilgrimage opportunity to seek spiritual renewal, healing, and other extraordinary graces.

We believe in your maximum experience; space is limited to 35 seats. 2 seats available (see below).

Pilgrimage Includes…

• Experienced Pilgrim Group Leadership
• Round-Trip Airfare from San Antonio* to Istanbul, Turkey; returning from Athens, Greece
• Excellent Itinerary (see below)
  • 3 Nights in ISTANBUL, TURKEY
  • 2 Nights in ATHENS, GREECE
  • Full Day in EPHESUS, TURKEY (1/2 Day at Mary's House, 1/2 Day in Ancient Ephesus)
  • Idyllic AEGEAN 6-Day Cruise from KUŞADASI to ATHENS
    • Ports include CRETE, MYKONOS, SANTORINI, MILOS
    • Outside Cabins on Decks 4/5
    • 3 Shore Excursions
• Four-Star & Five-Star Hotels in Istanbul, Kusadasi in Turkey, and Athens in Greece
• Daily Mass, Prayer, and Spiritual Reflections at Holy Sites
• Daily Breakfast, Dinner on Land offering local regional cuisine
• All Meals on Cruise
• All Taxes (including Port Taxes) & Gratuities throughout the pilgrimage
• Preparation Materials & In-Person Meetings
• Pilgrim Book customized for this journey offering maps, history, prayers, and more
• Complimentary tote bag, luggage tag and document holder

* Our pilgrimages include round trip airfare from San Antonio; however you’re welcome to join us from elsewhere! Contact us for details.

Experience...

Pilgrimage Chaplain

Fr. Paul Melgarejo was ordained to the priesthood on May 15, 2021. He serves as the pastor of St. Philip Benizi parish in Poteet, Texas.

The oldest of four, Father Paul was born in Laredo, TX, and grew up in Jalapa, Veracruz, Mexico. He moved to San Antonio in the early 1990’s, graduating from Fox Tech High School, and attended Palo Alto College and the University of Texas at San Antonio. He taught Spanish and bilingual education for over 8 years before discerning a call to the priesthood.

He enjoys running and sports, especially baseball, soccer, and basketball. His favorite saint is St. Charbel Makhlouf.

Father Paul looks forward to offering spiritual meditations and presiding at daily Mass during the pilgrimage, as well as offering the Sacrament of Reconciliation for pilgrims who wish to receive it.

Outstanding Group Leaders

Your Group Leaders are Catholics committed to the true meaning of pilgrimage. Mary Jane Fox, DCHS, is Co-Founder and Co-Director of Pilgrim Center of Hope evangelization apostolate and its Ministry of Pilgrimages. Learn more here.

A cradle Catholic, Cathy Steves looks forward to serving you as your Assistant Pilgrimage Group Leader. In 1992, she participated in her first pilgrimage with PCH to the Holy Land. However, Cathy has known Mary Jane since the mid 1980’s when they were both travel agents. 

Cathy spent 50 years in the sale profession; 22 years as a Sales Director at Harland Clarke. Upon retirement, she embarked on a heartfelt new mission: crafting handmade rosaries for anyone seeking prayer or a deeper connection to their faith. When her husband was put on Hospice, he requested 250 rosaries for his funeral mass. She completed the last one 3 days before he passed. This ministry reflects her dedication to spreading hope and spiritual comfort, one bead at a time. 

Now, Cathy combines her faith, professional expertise, and love for helping others with Pilgrim Center of Hope, ensuring your experience is seamless, meaningful, and enriching. Cathy actively attends St. Pius X Church, where she serves in various capacities including Lector, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, SPX Schedulers, SCF Women's Group, Rosary Guild, and the Capital Campaign team.

Learn More Today!

This pilgrimage has 2 seats available. 

To receive more information, call Pilgrim Center of Hope 210-521-3377 or email us using the form below.