Lord, my Light and my Savior! Love is beautiful and sweet, but also is sacrifice and sweat. To make a beautiful flower of love blossom, I want to love even the bitter cold of winter and offer up the pains that visit me without ceasing, imitating the martyrs. I wish to be a comforter for You like a grain of wheat that falls to the ground and dies to bear many fruits.

~ Julia Kim, visionary of Our Lady of Naju.

On June 30, 1985, the Blessed Virgin Mary wept through a statue owned by Julia Kim in Naju, Korea. Since then, countless messages and miracles have moved the faithful to repent and return to God. The House of the Blessed Mother and the Holy Mountain of Naju have since become sanctuaries of grace, drawing pilgrims from around the world.

You are invited to join a 6-day Pilgrimage to the Catholic Shrines of South Korea with Our Lady of Naju, with a Pilgrimage Chaplain on June 27 to July 2, 2026. Come and experience the healing love of Our Lady and the profound spiritual blessings that await on this grace-filled journey.

Begin your pilgrimage at the Mirinae Shrine, a sacred sanctuary that honors the deep roots of Korea’s Catholic faith. Within its tranquil grounds rest St. Andrew Kim Daegeon, the first Korean priest and martyr; his mother, Ursula; Bishop Ferreol, who ordained him; and Vincentius Lee Minsik, the faithful layman who tenderly laid the saint to rest. Surrounded by peace, this holy site invites pilgrims to prayer, reflection, and a deeper encounter with the courage and devotion of Korea’s martyrs

Journey to Naju, home of the miraculous weeping statue of the Blessed Mother at the House of the Blessed Mother. Here, pilgrims are invited to pause, reflect, and entrust their intentions to Our Lady. At the nearby Naju Holy Mountain, walk prayerfully through the Stations of the Cross and visit the miraculous spring, known as the Naju Water of Graces. Flowing with God’s healing power, this sacred site has been the source of countless blessings and graces for pilgrims from around the world.

Travel to Solmoe, the birthplace of St. Andrew Kim Daegeon, Korea’s first Catholic priest, and the cradle of Korean Catholicism. Continue on to Haemi, the “Graves of the Unknown Martyrs,” where nearly 2,000 faithful gave their lives for Christ during the persecutions of 1866–1882. The highlight of this visit is the celebration of Holy Mass at Haemi Shrine Church—a solemn remembrance of their faith and sacrifice.

Next stop: the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of Namyang, known as Rosary Hill. Once a place of persecution, it now shines as a sanctuary of prayer and devotion. Here, you are invited to walk the 20-decade Rosary Road—a beautiful tree-lined path where every step is a prayer, every bead a moment with Mary by your side.

End your pilgrimage in Seoul, a city that pulses with culture, faith, and modern life. Walk through the splendor of Gyeongbokgung Palace and take part in a Hanbok experience that connects you to Korea’s heritage. From there, visit the Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Shrine—”Beheading Mountain”— hallowed ground where many gave their lives during the 1866 Byeongin Persecution. This shrine now stands as a powerful testament to their courage and a place of prayer that strengthens every pilgrim’s spirit.

Step into a sacred journey where faith is strengthened and hearts are renewed. Join a Pilgrimage to the Catholic Shrines of South Korea with Our Lady of Naju with a Pilgrimage Chaplain on June 27 to July 2, 2026.  May this journey with Our Lady guide you ever closer to her Son, Jesus.