Pilgrimages
Each year the Marians sponsor special pilgrimages to various holy places around the world, and each is led by a Marian chaplain. Pilgrimages are open to the public and include daily Mass, prayers, and reflections by the Marian chaplain.
Upcoming Pilgrimages
Lourdes: Celebrate 150th anniversary
August 1-8, 2008
Receive a plenary indulgence and celebrate the 150th anniversary of the appearances of our Lady to St. Bernadette. Partake in Mass at the sacred Grotto of Massabielle, walk in the footsteps of St. Bernadette, and explore the beautiful city of Lourdes, France. A plenary indulgence is received through visiting the sacred Grotto!
Divine Mercy Pilgrimage to Poland
September 26 to October 6, 2008
Come with us on The Divine Mercy Pilgrimage to Poland. Be a part of the beatification of Fr. Sopocko, spiritual confessor and advisor to St. Faustina! Also, visit cities like Warsaw, Lichen, and Krakow. In Czestochowa, partake in Mass at the Shrine of the Black Madonna; also visit historical Auschwitz. End your tour by participating in Mass on the feast day of St. Faustina at the Convent of Our Lady of Mercy in Lagiewniki. The feast day marks the 70th anniversary of her death.
Following the Steps of Apostle St. Paul Through Greece & Turkey
October 23 to November 1, 2008
As the Church celebrates the 2,000th anniversary of the Apostle Paul's birth, follow in his footsteps through Greece and Turkey. Visit biblical Athens, the place where Paul preached the famous Mars' hill sermon! Take a cruise through other cities of the early churches Paul founded like Thessaloniki, Philippi, Sardis, Ephesus, and Corinth. Walk on the island of Patmos, the site of the Revelation of St. John, which is found in the last book of the Bible. Experience the wonders of the ancient and modern world.
Walk Where Jesus Walked: Holy Land Pilgrimage
February 12-23, 2009
Walk where Jesus walked; there is no better time to visit Israel than right now. Imagine sailing on the Sea of Galilee where Jesus and Peter walked on water. Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher to see where Jesus was buried. Celebrate Mass in the holy city; walk on the road of the "Way of Suffering" (Via Dolorosa) to Golgotha. Can you picture these events in your mind? Stop imagining! You are invited to join us in the Holy Land.
For more information
Email: pilgrimages@marian.org
Call: (800) 462-7426
or Write:
Pilgrimage Coordinator
Association of Marian Helpers
Eden Hill
Stockbridge, Massachusetts 01263