Pilgrimage to Ireland
May 11-21, 2026
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. This pilgrimage is limited to 35 seats.
Pilgrimage Includes…
- In-Person Services of Pilgrimage Group Leaders
- Round-Trip Airfare from San Antonio* to Dublin
- All Airport Taxes & Fuel Surcharges
- Excellent Itinerary with Four-Star Hotels (see below)
- 2 Nights in DUBLIN
- 1 Nights in Co. TIPPERARY
- 2 Nights in Co. KERRY
- 2 Nights in Co. GALWAY
- 1 Night in Co. MAYO
- 1 Night in DUBLIN
- Daily Mass, Prayer, and Spiritual Activities
- Daily Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
- Private, Air-Conditioned Motorcoach
- Preparation Materials & In-Person Meetings
- Pilgrim Book customized for this journey offering 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...
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DUBLINPanoramic tour, Tomb of Venerable Matt Talbot, Trinity College - Book of Kells, Shrine of St. Valentine's Relics, Our Lady of Dublin Icon, Tomb of Blessed John Sullivan, National Museum, Leisure time
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Co. WICKLOWWicklow Mountains, Glendalough, Baltinglass Abbey
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Co. TIPPERARYRock of Cashel castle, where St. Patrick visited
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Co. KERRYKillarney and Tour the Ring of Kerry
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Co. CLARECliffs of Moher and the Burren region
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Co. GALWAYConnemara and Kylemore Abbey
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Co. MAYOFull Day at Knock Shrine
Pilgrimage Chaplain
Very Rev. Steven A. Gamez, V.F., is a native of San Antonio, Texas. After graduating from John Jay High School, he soon joined the United States Navy. He served aboard the U.S.S. Pioneer MCM-9 Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship, and after the Navy used his military benefits (G.I. Bill) to attend Santa Fe Community College and eventually completed an Associates of Applied Science.
Concerning his vocation to the priesthood, he first approached his parish priest at Resurrection of the Lord Catholic Church, on the westside of San Antonio, who counseled him and put him in contact with the vocation director for the Archdiocese of San Antonio. Father Steven began his seminary training at Holy Trinity Seminary in Dallas, and graduated from the University of Dallas in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Letters. Returning to San Antonio, he graduated with a Masters of Divinity degree from Oblate School of Theology, and was ordained a priest May 17, 2008 at San Fernando Cathedral by the Most Reverend Jose Gomez.
His pastoral work has included time serving the parishes of St. Philip of Jesus, St. Henry, St. Benedict, St. Rose of Lima, and he is currently the pastor of Sts. Peter and Paul parish in New Braunfels, Texas. Father Gamez is the local vicar forane (V.F.) also known as a dean, appointed to oversee the priests of his particular area, called a vicariate or deanery.
Father Steven 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. Deacon Tom Fox, KCHS, and Mary Jane Fox, DCHS, are Co-Founders and Co-Directors of Pilgrim Center of Hope evangelization apostolate and its Ministry of Pilgrimages. Learn more here.
Learn More Today!
This extraordinary journey is yours for only $6,995. Formal registration is forthcoming! To receive more information, call Pilgrim Center of Hope 210-521-3377 or email us using the form below.
