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Holy Land 2026 Aug

AWARD WINNING

Living Stones Solidarity Award, Holy 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

Holy Land Pilgrimage

August 19 – 29, 2026

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 Christ's. 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!

  • Round-Trip Airfare from San Antonio*
  • Private Motor Coach and Local Guides
  • First-Class Hotels In Excellent Locations, Hotel Taxes & Surcharges
    • 3 Nights in GALILEE at Magdala Hotel
    • 5 Nights in JERUSALEM at the Vatican's Notre Dame Hotel
  • Daily Mass, Prayer, and Spiritual Reflections at Holy Sites
  • Pre-Pilgrimage Preparation Materials
  • More details to be announced!

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

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

A Catholic priest chaplain for this pilgrimage will be announced.

Learn More Today!

Details for this journey are being confirmed. To receive information as it becomes available, 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 Award, Holy 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
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