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Holy Land Pilgrimage

October 6 – 17, 2024

A pilgrimage is a journey of faith; an ancient practice in the Church. It is an eternal investment which has an everlasting reward.

Come and see, touch and experience the sites of the Bible, the sites of our Lord’s life and our Lady’s life. You will have the privilege to prayerfully retrace the footprints of Jesus, and meet the local people, the living stones, the Custodians of the Holy Land – the Franciscans & other religious communities. You will be introduced to the various cultures of the Holy Land and the history of our Church.

We believe in your maximum experience; space is limited to 30 seats!


Pilgrimage Includes…

  • First-Class Accommodations in excellent locations:
    • 4 nights by the Sea of Galilee at Magdala
    • 6 nights in Jerusalem at Vatican’s Notre Dame Hotel near Old City
  • Round-Trip Airfare from San Antonio, Texas, including airline taxes
  • Daily Mass, Prayer, and Scripture Reflections at Holy Sites
  • Private Motor Coach and Local Guide
  • Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Cultural Experiences & Patronizing Local, Christian-Owned Businesses
  • Gratuities throughout the pilgrimage
  • Custom Pilgrim Book (daily journal, Masses, Scripture, maps & more)
  • Pre-Pilgrimage Orientation Meetings & Preparation Materials
  • Complimentary tote bag, luggage tag and document holder

Experience…

  • GALILEE
    Basilica of Annunication, Mary’s Nazareth home where Angel Gabriel appeared to her and the Word Became Flesh | St. Joseph Church, Holy Family’s Nazareth home & Joseph’s workshop | Capernaum; “Hometown of Jesus”, home of St. Peter; ancient synagogue where Jesus preached | Cana, Jesus’ first miracle site where married couples renew vows | Sea of Galilee; enjoy a boat ride, walk along shore | Magdala, home of Mary Magdalen along the shore | Tabgha, where Jesus multiplied loaves and fish | Mt. Tabor, Jesus’  Transfiguration site | and more...
     
  • BETHLEHEM
    Basilica of Nativity, venerate place of Christ’s birth and manger | Shepherd’s Field where angels announced Christ’s birth | and more...
     
  • JERUSALEM
    Mt. of Olives various holy sites including Garden of Gethsemane, spend quiet time where Jesus prayed before his Passion | Mt. Zion including Upper Room site of Last Supper | Way of the Cross pray and carry the cross in Jesus’ footsteps along Via Dolorosa | Mt. Calvary site of Crucifixion | Tomb of Christ | Birthplace of Virgin Mary | and more...
     
  • PLUS
    Jordan River renew your Baptismal Promises in the River where Christ was baptized by John | Jericho, oldest city in the world where Jesus healed the blind and called Zaccheus | Judean Desert where Jesus fasted and prayed before his public ministry | Meet Local People of the Holy Land and the Custodians of the Holy Land, the Franciscans... and much more!

Outstanding Group Leaders

Your Group Leaders are Catholics committed to the true meaning of pilgrimage. Deacon Tom Fox, KCHS, and Mary Jane Fox, DCHS, founders and directors of the Pilgrim Center of Hope evangelization apostolate and its Ministry of Pilgrimages. Learn more about the Foxes.


Pilgrimage Chaplain

Rev. Msgr. Patrick Ragsdale, pastor of the Shrine of St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina parish in San Antonio, Texas, is an experienced pastor and has served on many pilgrimages with Pilgrim Center of Hope as Spiritual Director.

He looks forward to offering Mass at the holy sites for our pilgrim group, as well as spiritual reflections and direction throughout the journey. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will also be offered for those pilgrims who wish to receive it.


Learn More Today!

This exceptional journey is yours for $6,985.
Price per person from San Antonio, TX, based on double occupancy rate. Pilgrims flying from other cities; contact us for details!

We invite you to contact Pilgrim Center of Hope for more information: 210-521-3377 or using the form below.

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AWARD WINNING

Living Stones Solidarity AwardHoly Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation

PROTECTORS OF THE HOLY LAND

Our Pilgrimage Coordinators, Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox, are invested Commander Knight and Dame of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, the lay institution charged with providing for the needs, activities, and initiatives necessary to support the Christian presence in the Holy Land. Knights and Dames of the Order may receive their Pilgrim Shell while in the Holy Land with the Ministry of Pilgrimages.

LOCAL RELATIONSHIPS

Our decades of experience has made the Holy Land our "second home". We enjoy friendships with the local people, as well as a relationship with the Bishops of the Holy Land.

CREDIT FOR DEACONS

Permanent Deacons may receive Continuing Education Credit for participation in this pilgrimage through the Archdiocese of San Antonio's Office of Diaconate Ministry and Formation.

HOLY LAND'S BISHOP

"Your collaboration with the mission of the Latin Patriarchate is much appreciated. Be assured of your prayers for you, your evangelization ministry and your work of journeying with many during your pilgrimages to the Holy Land."

- His Beatitude Pierbattista Pizzaballa, OFM, Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem

OUR BISHOP

"I truly appreciate your dedication to all the people you evangelize through your pilgrimages and for your love of God and Church.  May the Lord continue to guide and bless you..."

- Most Rev. Gustavo Garcia-Siller, M.Sp.S., Archbishop of San Antonio

PILGRIMS SHARE WITH YOU

"The Lord has been brought even more into the very core of our lives. We feel so blessed to be part of the beautiful Body of Christ. Even our crosses seem lighter."

- Jack and Lourdes Monroe, Holy Land Pilgrims

OUR HOLY LAND FRIENDS INVITE YOU