by matt | Jul 15, 2025 | Blog, Featured, Uncategorized
Preparing well for your trip pays BIG dividends. We work hard to provide you with helpful information to prepare for your trip, including an email series that covers the significant aspects of your trip, a library of Two-Minute Travel Tips, the Know Before You Go...
by Greg Woltornist | Jun 27, 2025 | Blog, Featured, Pilgrimage Stories
Going on a Catholic pilgrimage to Italy during the Jubilee Year with a new pope at the helm was an unforgettable spiritual journey. There were so many special moments throughout our time in Italy, but finishing up in Rome was truly a gift. Walking down the pilgrimage...
by matt | Jun 24, 2025 | Blog
It may be disappointing, but contrary to the lyrics of the well-loved John Denver song, “Country Roads” won’t ultimately take us home. It’s not just because relatively few of us hail from the mountains of West Virginia. It’s because the...
by matt | May 21, 2025 | Staying Safe, Tips and Tricks, Two Minute Travel Tips, While Traveling
Avoid Being Pickpocketed  Crowds invite pickpockets, but don’t be anxious; be aware! There are a few things to watch for to avoid pickpockets, but more importantly, don’t be a target. Here are some tips to help you out on your next pilgrimage.  Would you...
by matt | May 19, 2025 | Blog, Featured
For months, I had been preparing to depart on a trip to Italy for the Jubilee Year and especially the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis. The canonization of Blessed Carlo is exciting for me on multiple levels. First of all, he is the first saint that I was familiar...
by Greg Woltornist | May 19, 2025 | Blog, Featured
For centuries, the Holy Land has held a special place in the hearts of Catholics around the world. This sacred region—encompassing present-day Israel, Palestine, and parts of Jordan—served as the backdrop for the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Every...
by Greg Woltornist | May 19, 2025 | Blog, Featured
For Catholic parishes seeking to deepen their spiritual life and foster stronger community bonds, a pilgrimage to the Holy Land is more than just a journey—it’s a profound encounter with Scripture, tradition, and one another. Holy Land tours for parish groups, offered...
by Greg Woltornist | May 19, 2025 | Blog, Featured
Nestled in the foothills of the French Pyrenees, Lourdes is a town unlike any other—a place where faith, healing, and history converge in profound and miraculous ways. For millions of pilgrims each year, Lourdes offers more than just a spiritual retreat; it is a...
by matt | May 14, 2025 | Blog, Featured, Pilgrimage Stories
I have been blessed to go on multiple pilgrimages over the course of my life — some personal, some with very large groups — and I always try to ask the Lord what particular graces he desires for me. Of course, pilgrimages can be a very rushed and sometimes...
by matt | Apr 21, 2025 | Blog, Featured
For many Catholics, a pilgrimage is more than just a journey—it is a deeply spiritual experience, an opportunity to walk in the footsteps of saints, visit sacred sites, and deepen their faith. But what happens if you have a pilgrimage planned to the Vatican or other...
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