Great Marian Shrines of Europe (Belgium, France, Spain, and Portugal)

October 12 - 27, 2026 ~ 16 Days
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Pilgrimage Overview:

Pilgrimage Chaplain:

Fr. Froilan Briones, SSS.

Date:

October 12–27, 2026

Inclusions

  • Roundtrip economy airfare via Emirates Airlines
  • Roundtrip arrival and departure transfers
  • 3-4* Hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary (B – breakfast, D – dinner)
  • Tours as specified in the itinerary with an English-speaking local
    guide
  • Transportation by deluxe air-conditioned motor coach
  • City taxes
  • Daily Masses
  • Services of a Pilgrimage Chaplain and Filipino Tour Escort all throughout the tour
  • Porterage of one (1) piece of luggage at hotels
    (Subject to availability)

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About Your Pilgrimage

“Love Our Lady, and she will obtain abundant grace to help you conquer in your daily struggle.”

– Saint Josemaria Escriva

Why go on a Marian Pilgrimage? A journey to the Marian Shrines is a grace-filled way to draw closer to Mary, our Blessed Mother. Visiting the sacred places where the Virgin Mary appeared deepens faith and leads us more intimately to her Son, Jesus. Embark on a 16-day Pilgrimage to the Great Marian Shrines of Europe—Belgium, France, Spain, and Portugal—with Fr. Froilan Briones, SSS, on October 12–27, 2026.

Your pilgrimage begins with a Mass at the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula in Brussels, Belgium. Also known as the Brussels Cathedral, this medieval sanctuary is one of the finest examples of Brabantine Gothic architecture and is recognized as one of the city’s most important monuments. Afterward, enjoy a full-day guided tour of Brussels, including a visit to the Grand Place—the city’s central square and one of the most beautiful squares in Europe.

Journey to Banneux to visit the Shrine of the Virgin of the Poor. During Our Lady’s third apparition, she led the visionary Mariette Beco to a spring of water, where she revealed herself as the Virgin of the Poor and said, “This fountain is reserved for all the nations to bring comfort to the sick.” Following the apparitions, many healing miracles associated with the spring at Banneux were reported.

The next stop is Beauraing, where you will celebrate Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Beauraing, also known as the Virgin with the Golden Heart. Here, Our Lady appeared 33 times to five children, to whom she promised the conversion of sinners.

Continue your journey to the romantic city of Paris, France. Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour, including a visit and Mass at the Church of the Miraculous Medal. From Paris, travel south to Nevers to visit the St. Gildard Convent, where the incorrupt body of St. Bernadette Soubirous lies. Proceed to Paray-le-Monial, the birthplace of devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Then travel on to Ars to visit the Basilica of Ars, home to the reliquary containing the body of St. Jean Marie Vianney, patron saint of priests.

The next stop is a visit to the breathtaking Sanctuary of Notre-Dame of La Salette, an apparition site of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The message of La Salette calls all people to conversion through daily prayer and the Sacraments of Penance and the Eucharist.

En route to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, stop at the Shrine of Our Lady of Laus—one of the five Marian apparition sites in France officially recognized by the Catholic Church. Here, Mary revealed herself as the Reconciler and Refuge of Sinners. Upon arrival in Lourdes, attend the evening Rosary and Candlelight Procession. Spend time in quiet reflection at the Grotto of Massabielle, the site of the Blessed Virgin’s apparitions. Be sure to find time to bathe in the Baths, where 70 healings have been reported and officially recognized by the Catholic Church.

Leave France for Spain and visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Arantzazu, where St. Ignatius of Loyola spent a night in vigil and made his vow of chastity. For Ignatius, this was a moment of great grace, strengthening his resolve to follow Christ. Continuing in Spain, travel to Burgos to celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Mary of Burgos—also known as Burgos Cathedral—a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its stunning Gothic architecture.

Conclude your pilgrimage in the holy town of Fatima, Portugal, with a two-night stay at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima. It was here that the Blessed Virgin appeared to three shepherd children—Lucia and her cousins Francisco and Jacinta—between May and October 1917, bringing a message of prayer, penance, and conversion. Celebrate Mass at the Chapel of Apparitions, the open-air chapel built on the very ground where Mary’s loving presence was revealed to the world.

Be part of this grace-filled journey of faith and devotion. Experience the wonder of the Marian Shrines, deepen your love for Mary and grow closer to her Son, Jesus. Join a 16-day Pilgrimage to the Great Marian Shrines of Europe (Belgium, France, Spain, and Portugal) with Fr. Froilan Briones, SSS, on October 12-27, 2026. Seize this chance to experience God’s grace in a deeply moving and life-changing journey.

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Things We Love

  • Pray for healing in Lourdes. Since 1858, there have been 70 verified miracles or cures in Lourdes!
  • Enjoy a leisurely and prayerful walk along the path leading to the apparition site at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of La Salette in La Salette, France.
  • See St. Bernadette Soubirous’s resting place in Nevers, France, and offer prayers before her incorrupt body.
  • Pray the Stations of the Cross at the Hungarian Calvary in Fatima, where 14 little chapels are built in memory of the Passion of Jesus and a 15th in memory of the Resurrection.
  • Light a candle in every pilgrimage site for prayer requests of friends and families back home.

Things To Do

  • VISIT.
    En route to Lourdes is a visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Laus, one of the five places of Marian apparitions in France officially recognized by the Catholic Church.
  • BATHS.
    Find time to immerse yourself in the BATHS in Lourdes, where water from a spring at the Grotto of Massabielle flows.
  • JOIN.
    Join a moving evening Rosary and Candlelight procession in Lourdes and Fatima where the “Ave Maria” is sung in unison in different languages.
  • PRAY.
    The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Banneux in Belgium is a peaceful setting for meditation and prayer. It is surrounded by a serene silence that soothes your mind and spirit.
  • WRITE.
    Ask your friends to write their prayer petitions on a piece of paper, then drop them in the prayer petition box at the Grotto of Massabielle in Lourdes, France.

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Visa Requirements

  • Passport with six (6) months validity from date of departure
  • Visa Application Forms
  • Two (2) pcs. passport-size pictures
  • Original and Photocopy of Latest Income Tax Return
  • Original Bank Certificate (both Pesos and/or U.S.Dollars) for each embassy
  • Original and Photocopy of Business Registration (if in business)
  • Original Employment Certificate (if employed)
  • Photocopy of International Credit Cards (if available)
  • Travel Insurance with minimum coverarage of Php2.5 Million (valid for 30 days)
  • Affidavit of Support and Consent (signed and notarized by sponsor if financially incapable)
  • If married, copy of Authenticated Marriage Contract
  • Copy of hotel voucher (to be supplied by ERI)
  • Personal appearance by the applicant
  • Processing Time: 15 working days
  • VISA FEE: Php 14,000.00 (Subject to change without prior notice)

Booking Conditions

1) A non-refundable US$ 1,000.00 deposit is required upon reservations together with a photocopy of a passport (valid for 6 months from date of departure), Pilgrim’s Profile, and the visa fee.

2) Full payment in U.S. dollars is required before ticketing but in no case shall it be later than 90 days before departure date. (with or without visa)

3) All cancellations must be done in writing. The following cancellation charges will apply:
> 90 days before departure date – 50% of the tour cost.
> 60 days before departure date – Full tour cost will be forfeited.
> Admin fee of US$500.00 for any visa denial
(Note: Should the visa denial letter from the Embassy arrives 60 days prior to departure – the non-refundable deposit of $1,000.00 will apply.)

Terms and Conditions

BASIC TOUR COST DOES NOT INCLUDE: Visa fees and
documentation expenses, insurance, hospitalization and other medical
expenses, tours and transportation during free periods, porterage of
extra pieces of luggage in excess of maximum allocation, drinks and
beverages taken during meals, items of personal nature such as
laundry, telephone, fax, room service, and other expenses not
mentioned in the itinerary terms and conditions.

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