Fr. Joel Jason
April 21, 2025
Mexico
The Blessed Virgin Mary was given the title “Our Lady of Guadalupe” after making four appearances to St. Juan Diego in the Mexican village of Guadalupe between December 9 and 12, 1531. She left a miraculous image of her appearance on his cactus fiber cloak, or tilma, which still exists today for all to see in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. Embark on a pilgrimage to Mexico, home to some of the most beautiful churches and shrines in all of the Americas, which includes a visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Join a 9-day Pilgrimage to Mexico with the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe with Fr. Joel Jason on April 21-30, 2025.
Begin your pilgrimage with a Mass at the Holy Family Church in Mexico City. After Mass, view the urn of the Jesuit martyr, Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro. Venerate this saint’s relics and pray for his intercession. After a restful night, head for Tlaltelolco with a visit to the Plaza of the Three Cultures, where St. Juan Diego was baptized at the Temple of St. James the Apostle. Spend the day with Our Lady of Guadalupe at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Celebrate mass and see the famous miraculous tilma of St. Juan Diego.
On your route to Octolan, the location of the Blessed Mother’s 1541 apparition, enjoy the refreshing mountain air of the Mexican highlands as you cross Mount Extlaxehaud Volcano. Celebrate mass at the Basilica of the Virgin of Ocotlan, where the miraculous image of Our Lady of Ocotlan is kept. Continue your pilgrimage with a visit to Puebla. See the Basilica-Cathedral of Puebla, a magnificent 16th century basilica renowned for its extraordinary interior with baroque chapels embellished with religious and cultural treasures.
The Rosary Chapel, a breathtaking find, is located inside the serene-looking Church of Santo Domingo, The Rosary Chapel, dubbed the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” is adorned with sculptures, paintings, and – most importantly – gold! Gold leaf covers a lot of surfaces. Next, pay a visit to the Convent of Sta. Monica, which has 39 rooms brimming with artwork and relics.
Proceed to San Juan Teotihuacan, to see the Pyramids of Teotihuacan, often known as “the place of gods,” which are located at the site of one of Mexico’s ancient civilizations. See the Temple of Quetzalcoatl, the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, and other historic sites. Return to Mexico City to celebrate Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe and have some free time at the shrine.
Travel from Mexico City to San Juan del Rio to see the stunning Church of Santo Domingo in the colonial style and the 18th-century Parish Church constructed from pink quarry stone. Continue to Queretaro City to celebrate mass at the Church of the Cross, a historic Mexican convent that is home to a tree that grows crucifix-like thorns. Make a short visit to the Franciscan Monastery where Fr. Junipero Serra started his evangelization. Make your way to San Miguel del Allende, a charming colonial town with cobblestone streets and churches. See the Parish of San Miguel Archangel, a Gothic Temple that is exclusive to Mexico, as well as the Sanctuary of Jesus Nazareno de Atotonilco.
After spending a relaxing night in San Miguel del Allende, enjoy a day journey to the quaint city of Guanajuato, where you will celebrate mass at the Cerro del Cubilete. The orange-yellow Basilica of Nuestra Senora de Guanajuato, which houses an image of the Virgin, the city’s patroness, is another gem of Guanajuato. Return to San Miguel del Allendo. Pay a brief visit to the Iglesia de San Francisco before retiring for the evening.
Leave San Miguel de Allende for your three-night stay in Guadalajara, Mexico’s second-largest city. En route to Guadalajara, stop at San Juan de los Lagos to celebrate Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Nuestra Senora de San Juan de los Lagos, which enshrines a miraculous image of Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos. In Guadalajara, have a chance to visit the Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of Zapopan, which houses the miraculous image of Our Lady of Zapopan.
The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City attracts millions of pilgrims every year and is the most visited Catholic pilgrimage destination in the world. Join a Pilgrimage to Mexico with the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe with Fr. Joel Jason on April 21-30, 2025. Let this pilgrimage bring you closer to Mary, our Mother who looks upon her children with tenderness, mercy, and love.
Ride the “walkalator” underneath the altar of the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe to get a closer look at the tilma bearing the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Stunning views from the mountain top of Cerro del Cubilete, which enshrines a huge statue of Cristo Rey (Christ the King).
Venerate the remains of St. Jose Sanchez del Rio, a martyr who bravely declared his loyalty to Christ, at the Church of St. James in Sahuayo.
At the Church of the Cross in Queretaro, one can find a strange tree with thorns in the shape of the cross, emulating the nails of the crucifixion of Jesus.
Mexicans, in general, value pleasantries. Before any transaction, even just entering a shop or restaurant, say “buenos dias” (good morning), “buenas tardes” (good afternoon), or “buenas noches” (good evening). When you leave, “adios” (goodbye), “gracias” (thank you), or “con permiso” (excuse me) are customary. Even if that’s all you say in Spanish, it’ll be deeply appreciated.
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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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