Our Lady of Knock & Medjugorje

Join Fr. Brian Dulli, from the Diocese of Madison, WI, and Juan Landa from Mater Dei Tours, on this wonderful Marian Pilgrimage to Ireland and Bosnia & Herzegovina, with an emphasis on Prayer for Peace and Healing. We will travel to the gorgeous and historic Emerald Isle to visit Drogheda (to pray before the relics of St. Oliver Plunket), Hill of Slane (to pray at the place where the 1st Paschal Fire was ever lit by St. Patrick), Monasterboyce (home to some of the best kept and largest Celtic Crosses), Knock's Marian Shrine (to pray at the spot where The Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Joseph and St. John appeared along with the Lamb of God, right above an Altar), Tobernalt's Mass Rock (to attend Mass where the Irish attended Mass, hiding from the harsh persecutions of Catholics during the Penal Times), Croaghpatrick (to make a symbolic climb of this mountain, while praying the rosary), and Dublin filled with Irish history and culture! In Herzegovina, witness the beauty of Kravica Falls.   The main purpose of our Marian Pilgrimage is to have an unforgettable spiritual retreat at Medjugorje, in Bosnia & Herzegovina, with an emphasis on Prayer for Peace and Healing. Visit St. James Parish Church, home to many spiritual events as well as some of the reported apparitions. We will climb Apparition Mountain, site of the first ever apparition in Medjugorje, Blue Cross (site of subsequent apparitions), Cross Mountain and many other sites associated with Medjugorje. We stay at the peaceful and humble pilgrim accommodations served  by Mirjana (and her family), one of the visionaries of Medjugorje.  

Chaplain: Fr. Brian Dulli, Diocese of Madison

Director: Juan Landa, from Mater Dei ®

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The Shrines of France

Join Mater Dei ® and its affiliate, True Catholic Pilgrimages, on an amazing and beautiful pilgrimage through some of France's most beautiful shrines! This pilgrimage features several special visits like  Lisieux, home of St. Therese of Lisieux. The pilgrims will also visit important sites of historical and cultural interest like Omaha Beach, the most dangerous D-Day invasion landing area where many brave Americans lost their lives in defense of liberty, and the liberation of France and most of the rest of Europe. Visit the American Cemetery to pay our respects and pray for the souls of these American "martyrs for freedom".

Travel across the Normandy region to visit the uniquely spectacular Mont Saint Michel, a place that is sure to leave you with a memorable impression!  Travel to Nevers to witness one of the most beautiful "incorruptibles", St. Bernadette, the peasant girl that conversed with The Immaculate Conception!  Pray at the site where Jesus of the Sacred Heart appeared and spoke to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, in Paray Le Monial, also the site of her tomb. See the rectory of the Patron Saint of Parish Priests, St. John Vianney, and pray at the parish church where his incorrupt remains are entombed in a glass coffin. The travel to the famous Marian Shrine of Lourdes, where we learn about the apparitions of the Immaculate Conception to St. Bernadette, and walk the "Lourdes of Bernadette".

Enjoy a ride on the famous TGV train to Paris where the group will have an opportunity to see the incorrupt St. Catherine Laboure at the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal in Paris, where Immaculate Conception gave young Catherine, the mission of the Miraculous Medal. An unforgettable tour of Paris with special inclusions awaits you! There is much more! But it is easier to read the brochure! Just click on the yellow brochure button above/right for more information.

Departure Airport: Airfare included from Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, or Chicago O'Hare, IL. Other departure cities may be available for an add-on fee.

Spiritual Directors/Chaplains: Fr. Nathan Hastings & Fr. Luke Marquard, from the Archdiocese of St. Paul/Minneapolis.

Tour Director: Dennis Gaetano, from True Catholic Pilgrimages, Mater Dei's affiliate.

Come join us for this unforgettable and unique pilgrimage that is sure to leave a mark on your soul!

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