Marian 2026

Marian Pilgrimage

July 6-16, 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; space is limited to 40 seats.

Pilgrimage Includes…

• Round-Trip Airfare from San Antonio*
• Private Motor Coach and Local Guides
• First-Class Hotels In Excellent Locations, Hotel Taxes & Surcharges
  • 3 Nights in FATIMA
  • 3 Nights in PARIS
  • 1 Day in LISIEUX
  • 3 Nights in LOURDES
• Daily Mass, Prayer, and Spiritual Reflections at Holy Sites
• Daily Breakfast
• Daily Dinner with Wine offering local regional cuisine
• 1 Lunch in Paris included
• All Taxes & Gratuities throughout the pilgrimage
• Pre-Pilgrimage Orientation Meetings and Preparation Materials
• Pilgrim Book offering maps, history, prayers, schedule, details about the holy sites, 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. Ramesh Lodi is Parochial Vicar of St. Pius X Parish in San Antonio, Texas. 

He shares:

My faith is so strong, and I am a priest because of my parents' faith and their exemplary life and prayers. I had my call from the Lord when I was 10 years old. I grew up with many Hindu friends and Muslim friends, and (as a youth) I studied in a school run by Hindu institutes, where my education was mostly about the religion; learning about Bagavat Gita, Ramayana etc. But amidst of all these God still called me. 

My dad's exemplary life and my parish priest set a beautiful role model for me to be a priest. I went to seminary at the age of 15 and became a priest at 27. I worked as an assistant for two years, then as a pastor for eight years in two different parishes. Then, God called me to come to San Antonio to serve. I said 'yes' and am happy to be with loving people. 

Father Ramesh 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 Pilgrimage Group Leaders are Deacon Ken and Kathy Gottardy. They are parishioners of The Shrine of St. Padre Pio, where Deacon Ken Gottardy has been assigned since 2016. Deacon Ken and Kathy are active in faith formation through ACTS retreats, as well as preparing and instructing individuals and families for the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Matrimony. They are also involved in several marriage enrichment programs including the Re- Engaged Marriage program that they helped to form as well as lead, and Lovestrong Marriage Retreats where they are currently Marriage Spiritual Mentors. 

Deacon Ken and Kathy experienced their first pilgrimage with Pilgrim Center of Hope to the Holy Land in 2019, which deepened their relationship with Christ. They noticed that Pilgrim Center of Hope made a firm distinction between a pilgrimage and a tour; emphasizing the importance of experiencing the sites and listening to where God is leading pilgrims during the journey. Since then, they have experienced 2 Italy Pilgrimages and Kathy also a Marian Pilgrimage with Pilgrim Center of Hope, and have become official Pilgrim Center of Hope Group Leaders. 

Pilgrim Center of Hope will provide pre-pilgrimage preparation, and Deacon Ken and Kathy will journey with you through the entire pilgrimage; ensuring that your journey is a once-in-a- lifetime experience.

Learn More Today!

This extraordinary journey is yours for only $8,195. Reserve your seat today with a minimum deposit of $500 per person. Registration and travel logistics are handled through our trusted partner, Consolidated Tours, Inc. (CTO).