Pilgrimage Overview:

  • Pilgrimage Chaplain:

    Fr. Jerry Orbos, S.V.D.

  • Departure Date:

    April 27, 2018

  • Countries:

    Philippines

Inclusions

  •  Roundtrip economy airfare Manila – Dumaguete – Manila via PAL Express
  • Airline taxes
  • Roundtrip airport-hotel transfers.
  • Roundtrip boat transfers during the duration of the tour
  • Transportation by private air conditioned deluxe motor coach
  • Three (3) nights hotel accommodation based on twin sharing with daily breakfast
  • Meals on full board basis
  • Tours as specied in the itinerary with a local guide
  • Daily Masses
  • Services of a Tour Leader and Pilgrimage Chaplain
  • Travel Insurance (for passengers 76 years old above, additional of PHP250.00)

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A pilgrimage is a prayer and a quest to encounter God. Embark on a unique spiritual adventure. Join a 4-day Pilgrimage to Dumaguete with Siquijor with Fr. Jerry Orbos, SVD leaving on April 27, 2018.

Begin your pilgrimage in Dumaguete, a university town and the provincial capital of Negros Oriental. Dumaguete is more relaxed, and life here moves at a steady, calm pace. Visit the seaside campus of Silliman University. Established in 1901, it is one of the oldest universities in the Philippines. It is also the country’s first Protestant university and the first American university in Asia. Stop by St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral, also known as the Dumaguete Cathedral. Built in 1754 to 1776, the  Dumaguete Cathedral boasts itself as the “Oldest Stone Church in Negros.” Just a stone’s throw away from the Dumaguete Cathedral is the Belfry of Dumaguete. Also known as the Campanario de Dumaguete, the Belfry of Dumaguete, is one of the four watchtowers that once existed in the city. The bell tower was used as a warning device against invaders during the 1800s. Not to be missed is a leisurely stroll along Rizal Boulevard. Constructed in 1916, Dumaguete’s waterfront promenade along Rizal Boulevard is a scenic quarter-mile lined with old fashioned street lamps. It holds a big part of the city’s provincial charm and has become a very popular landmark.

Take a short ferry ride bound for the island of Siquijor.  Serene Siquijor is endowed with scenic beauty, archaic churches and natural attractions. Visit the San Isidro Labrador Parish and Convent in Lazi. Constructed by the Augustinian Recollects, the Baroque church was established in 1857. The convent, one of the oldest and biggest in the country, was erected in 1887. The church complex is among the Baroque Churches of the Philippines and is declared as one of the historical, landmarks of the Philippines. Continue with your visit to other old and historical churches in the island such as St. Francis of Assisi, Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St. Augustine Parish. Stop by the 400-year old Balete Tree, known as the oldest and biggest tree in the province and a popular landmark. Not to be missed is a visit to Salagdoong Beach, an awesome place endowed with clean, fine white sand set against the backdrop of light blue waters.

From Siquijor travel back to Dumaguete to proceed to the Manjuyod Sandbar, often referred to as “The Maldives of the Philippines.” Spend time dolphin and whale watching at the Tanon Strait. Wind down your pilgrimage with a visit to “Our Lady’s Garden,” where you can recharge and reflect on the blessings received while on pilgrimage.

Pray, reflect, marvel at the beauty of nature and of our rich culture.  Join a 4-day Pilgrimage to Dumaguete with Siquijor with Fr. Jerry Orbos, SVD leaving on April 27, 2018. Let this life-changing experience brings you closer to Jesus and bring about a greater sense of life’s purpose.

Things We Love

  • Fresh seafood lunch on a boat while at the Manjuyod Sandbar.
  • Relaxing views from Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete’s waterfront promenade lined with old fashioned street lamps.
  • The San Isidro Labrador Parish and the Convent in Lazi, Siquijor are declared as National Landmarks and is a candidate to UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
  • Our Lady’s Garden was built by Josephine Bejar-Ng, born and raised a Protestant and became Catholic after a near death experience.
  • Dumaguete is nicknamed as the City of Gentle People.

Things To Do

  • WATCH.

    Dolphin and whale watching at Manjuyod Sandbar.

  • MARVEL.

    With a gilded and ornate altar, high ceilings and hanging chandeliers, the St. Catherine of Alexandria Church is a grandiose display of traditional European architecture

  • FEEL REFRESHED.

    Feel refreshed on your visit to Pulang Bato Falls in Valencia, Dumaguete.

  • SPA.

    Enjoy a fish spa at the centuries-old Balete Tree in Siquijor

  • BRING HOME.

    Bring unique gifts, handmade from indigenous materials on your visit to Handumanan Souvenir Shop.

Why are our Pilgrimages different?

Spiritually-focused journeys
Insightful pilgrimage chaplains
Quality accommodations
Expertly-crafted itineraries
Friendly and bonded groups
Senior citizen friendly

Testimonials

The whole pilgrimage is a new and fulfilling moment in my life. It’s a nice feeling being with the Lord in His important day. And also, gaining new friends and becoming my new extended family is something I will treasure. I hope that this is just the beginning and we’ll continue to get in touch with one another despite the distance.

Brenda

Hello Co-Pilgrims,

It was indeed a wonderful Pilgrimage: very rich in history, a thanksgiving of blessings, a spiritual renewal and nourishment, and finally ending in a test of Faith.

Thank you so much Pilgrim Leader, Ging Igual, for standing beside us up to the last stretch of our 13-day journey - more particularly in the handling of an unexpected situation (cancelled flight in Mexico and re-direction of flights to make sure the 38 Pilgrims reach LA for their respective flight bookings). Ging, you were an angel to us so blessed with energy, passion, love and Milagrosa. We really felt the presence of Our Lady of Guadalupe fielding angels every step of the way.

The Pilgrimage to California Mission Churches and Our Lady of Guadalupe gives me personal inspiration for the work and activities of the next chapter of my lifetime: farming with promotion of agriculture for millennials (inspired by the scenic view of farms in California), tourism (which is a major industry in all places we visited), and support for a favourite major seminary in Tagaytay and a scholarship fund for deserving individuals (thru a non stock non profit institution).

Thank you to my Co-Pilgrims and prayer partners for the prayer support, sharing of life experiences and friendships;  Fr. Tony, thank you for your spiritual reflections and service;  Fr. Jerry Orbos for an overflowing spiritual reflections and enabling us to have the needed personal encounter with Jesus and Mama Mary (it was like a 12-day Holy Retreat); and the Executive Resources for making a very nice pilgrimage package a part of our lifetime.

Ms. Emma

Lord, we cannot find words enough to say how grateful we are to You. Our pilgrimage made us realize that Your love for us is more than what we deserve.

To all our co-pilgrims, thank you for making us feel we belong to this new family. To Fr. Dante, thanks for your prayers and pieces of advice for our spiritual nourishment. To Sis Lea, for taking care of each one of us. To Sis Joy, thanks for the contagious joys and laughters.

To our prayer partners, Sis Maribel, Melvy and Didick and Bro Mon and Sis Jot, thank you for your prayers. We will pray for you, too!

To The Pilgrim’s Center - Executive Resources, thank you for accommodating us in this Eastern Europe Pilgrimage.

God bless us all always!

Albert and Adee

Dear Pilgrims' Center:

My husband Aldo & I would like to praise & commend our Pilgrim Chaplain Fr. Dante Venus & our Tour Leader Bro. Monty for the very successful & memorable pilgrimage to Italy & the Holy Land we were very fortunate to join on March 26-April 8, 2018.

It was very hectic to be sure, but still they managed our time very well that we were able to visit more places than was promised in the itinerary, and we are very appreciative of that. Likewise, the solemnity of the whole pilgrimage experience was still observed despite many of us in the group, myself included, often forgetting that we were pilgrims & not tourists 😉😉, taking photos, selfies, etc. instead of, or before focusing on what the local guide was explaining or on the scripture readings. I cannot fault us pilgrims on this because for many of us seniors, and I speak for my husband & I, that trip might be our first & last time to visit those places, so we made sure they were properly documented. Nonetheless, it was a truly spiritually uplifting & life-changing experience for us. We continue to thank our Lord for making that experience of a lifetime possible. Indeed, nothing is impossible for God! Thank you very much to Fr. Dante, Bro. Monty & to each of us pilgrims in the group for the prayers, love, care & concern shown to each other. Let us continue to pray for and with each other. It is my hope that we meet each other again soon, to strengthen our bonds of friendships.

Most sincerely, Leclec Cabusora

Leclec Cabusora

My husband and I just came back from a wonderful trip to Israel - with Franciscan Fr Reu Galoy. Thank you Pilgrim Center for the arrangements. We are so happy and satisfied with all that you have done for us. Kudos to Yanyan and Monty from Pilgrim Center, and Fr Reu and Ronin for your caring services. It was a spiritual journey and we felt the abiding presence of the Lord all throughout.

Ann Arguelles Cortes

Our pilgrimage was worth all the hardships (I was having leg pains). We had an excellent leader in the person of Adrian, two priests Fathers Val and Ron, who gave us very nice pieces of advice and homilies, and of course the members of the group who were all very nice. Looking forward to join another pilgrimage.

Emily Bautista

It was the most profound experience I had in my whole life....Walking with the Footsteps where Jesus walked made my life more grateful and humble....My faith become stronger as I express it...A growing faith is a sharing faith....TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!! SHALOM!

Carmen Nierra

Vir & I would like to express our gratitude for a wonderful pilgrimage we had from Sept 5-18. From checking-in last Sept 5 & all during the tour, we felt the care from a family. No words can ever describe how thankful we are.

I almost cried last Sept 8, (my birthday) when we (2 of us have the same birthday) were given a surprise mini celebration when after our dinner, we were given a cake. I really felt the love of a family then.

All these things made possible because of your capable coordinator Ms. Ging Igual. She's such a wonderful leader. Kudos to her.

Rest assured that i will refer your company to all my friends who are planning to go on pilgrimage .

Good day & may God always guide & protect all of you in the Pilgrims' Center/ Executive Resources, Inc.

Cora and Vir Franca

I am honored to be included in this pilgrimage. The Pilgrims' Center has very good itineraries worth remembering. No hours wasted. They took very good care of us in spite of our big number of 47 people. The daily mass and homilies of Fr. Manny Cruz held in different shrines and churches were very inspirational and transforming. Accommodations were nice most especially the one on top of the Mountain with an awesome view built in 1909. It's like travelling back in time. I definitely would want to do it again with Pilgrim Center.

Peter Joseph Mapua

The Pilgrims' Center always gives you the best. They let you feel like an Executive in terms of personal service & attention especially during pilgrimage. Their choices of pilgrimages and pilgrim chaplains are outstanding. You go back home very fulfilled and immersed...

Marlene Silvestre

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