Journey into the Heart of Divine Mercy with Fr. Jun Manalo

We depart San Francisco International Airport today on our transatlantic flight to Warsaw, Poland. Our Divine Mercy Pilgrimage through three nations steeped in Catholic faith begins with prayerful hearts and joyful anticipation. We settle in for the overnight journey as we look ahead to the sacred sites and graces that await us.

Upon arrival at Warsaw Chopin Airport, we are greeted by our English-speaking Catholic tour manager and board our deluxe motorcoach. Warsaw, the resilient capital of Poland, bears witness to centuries of faith tested and renewed. We check into our 4-star hotel and settle in before gathering this evening for our Welcome Dinner, a warm first gathering to celebrate the start of our pilgrimage together. Overnight in Warsaw. Mass will be celebrated. Meals: Welcome Dinner

After breakfast, we drive to Niepokalanów, the City of the Immaculate, the Franciscan friary founded in 1927 by St. Maximilian Kolbe. This remarkable place became one of the largest Catholic publishing houses in the world before World War II. We visit the chapel where St. Maximilian prayed and reflect on his total consecration to Our Lady and his heroic martyrdom at Auschwitz, where he offered his life to save a fellow prisoner. We return to Warsaw in the afternoon for time to explore the beautifully reconstructed UNES- CO-listed Old Town. Overnight in Warsaw. Mass will be celebrated. Meals: B. D.

We depart Warsaw and journey south to Częstochowa, home of the Jasna Góra Monastery, Poland’s most sacred shrine and one of the great Marian pilgrimage sites of the Catholic world. We venerate the icon of Our Lady of Częstochowa, known as the Black Madonna, a miraculous image venerated for centuries as the spiritual protectress of Poland. We continue south to Kraków, the royal city and cultural heart of Poland, where we check into our 4-star hotel for a four-night stay. Overnight in Kraków. Mass will be celebrated. Meals: B. D.

We travel to Wadowice, the birthplace of Karol Wojtyla, St. John Paul II. We visit the church where he was baptized and the museum dedicated to his early life. From Wadowice, we continue to Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, a UNESCO-listed Marian sanctuary and Passion shrine. The complex of chapels and pathways spread across forested hills replicates the stations of Christ’s Passion and the life of Our Lady. St. John Paul II came here frequently to pray, calling it a place where one cannot help but feel the presence of the Mother of God. We walk the Way of the Cross and return to Kraków. Overnight in Kraków. Mass will be celebrated. Meals: B. D.

Today is the spiritual heart of our pilgrimage: a visit to the Divine Mercy Shrine at Łagiewniki in Kraków. We venerate the Chapel of the Miraculous Image, where the celebrated image of the Merciful Jesus, painted according to the vision of St. Faustina Kowalska, is enshrined and venerated by millions each year. We celebrate Mass, pray at St. Faustina’s tomb, recite the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and have the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. St. John Paul II consecrated the world to Divine Mercy from this sanctuary in 2002. In the afternoon, we visit the Have No Fear Center dedicated to the life and work of St. John Paul II. Overnight in Kraków. Meals: B. D.

We visit the Salt Mines and celebrate Mass (TBC) in the salt-carved chapel. After returning to Krakow, the remainder of the day is free for pilgrims to shop and explore at their own pace. The historic Old Town, Wawel Royal Castle and Cathedral, the Kazimierz district, and the many chapels and churches of central Kraków all invite leisurely discovery. Overnight in Kraków. Meals: B. D.

After breakfast, we depart Kraków and journey west to Vienna, the imperial capital of Austria. Our drive takes approximately 5.5 hours, with a leisurely lunch stop en route. As we approach Vienna, the magnificent skyline of domes and spires comes into view, evoking the grandeur of one of Europe’s great Catholic empires. We check into our 4-star hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure in this elegant city. Overnight in Vienna. Mass will be celebrated. Meals: B. D.

We explore the magnificent heart of Vienna, beginning with St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Gothic masterpiece that has anchored Viennese life for over 700 years and remains the mother church of the Archdiocese of Vienna. We celebrate Mass in this glorious cathedral before venturing through the historic Innere Stadt, where Baroque palaces, imperial courtyards, and celebrated Marian columns speak of a civilization built on faith. Additional sites may include the Augustinian Church and the serene Peterskirche. The afternoon is free for personal discovery. Dinner is at leisure. Overnight in Vienna. Meals: B

After breakfast, we bid farewell to Vienna and travel north to Prague, the storied capital of the Czech Republic. The drive takes approximately four hours through the gentle rolling landscapes of Central Europe. Known as the City of a Hundred Spires, Prague is a city of extraordinary beauty and deep Catholic tradition, a place where faith, art, and history are woven into every cobblestone. We arrive in the afternoon, check into our 4-star hotel, and enjoy our first evening discovering this enchanting city. Dinner is at leisure. Overnight in Prague. Mass will be celebrated. Meals: B

Our final full day of pilgrimage is spent in golden Prague. We visit the Church of Our Lady Victorious in the Mala Strana district, home of the beloved Infant Jesus of Prague, a wax statue of the Child Jesus venerated since the early 17th century as a source of miraculous graces. We celebrate our Farewell Mass before exploring Prague’s Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, and the heights of Prague Castle. This evening we gather for our Farewell Dinner, giving thanks for the graces received and the bonds formed on this sacred journey. Overnight in Prague. Meals: B. Farewell Dinner with wine

After breakfast, we transfer to Vaclav Havel Airport in Prague for our return flights to San Francisco. We carry home the blessings of Warsaw, Czestochowa, Krakow, Vienna, and Prague, and the enduring message of the Divine Mercy: Jesus, I trust in You.