Praycation to Cagayan de Oro and Bukidnon

October 22 - 25, 2026 ~ 4 Days

Pilgrimage Overview:

Pilgrimage Chaplain:

Fr. Franz Joseph Aquino

Date:

October 22–25, 2026

Inclusions

Roundtrip economy airfare Manila – Cagayan de Oro – Manila via Philippine Airlines with 10 kgs allowance
Airline Taxes
Three (3) nights hotel accommodation
Transportation by deluxe air-conditioned motor coach all throughout the tour
Meals on full board basis (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Tours as specified in the itinerary
Daily Masses
Services of a local tour guide in Cagayan de Oro and Bukidnon
Services of a Tour Leader and Pilgrimage Chaplain
Tips to guides, drivers, and waiters
Travel Insurance (valid for 4days only applicable for passengers below 75 years old)

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About Your Pilgrimage

“Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” ~ Mark 6:31

Amid the busyness of everyday life, it is easy to become tired in mind, body and spirit. Yet God continues to invite us to draw near to Him, where true rest can be found. Join Fr. Franz Joseph Aquino on a 4-day Praycation to the Shrine of the Divine Mercy and Malaybalay on October 22–25, 2026. Through prayer, fellowship and reflection, may this journey renew your spirit and remind you that God is always waiting to embrace you.

Your journey begins in Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental, before proceeding to the Divine Mercy Archdiocesan Shrine in El Salvador. The shrine is best known for its towering 50-foot image of the Divine Mercy, considered the tallest of its kind in the world. It is also associated with the Dancing Sun Miracle witnessed by thousands of pilgrims on Divine Mercy Sunday in 2013. Celebrate Mass at the Divine Mercy Church and spend time in prayer at this sacred place.

Continue to Bukidnon and make your way to Dahilayan Forest Park Resort in Manolo Fortich, where you will stay for three nights. Surrounded by cool mountain air and the beauty of nature at the foot of Mount Kitanglad, the resort provides a peaceful setting for reflection and relaxation.

The following day, visit the Abbey of the Transfiguration, a contemplative monastic community of Benedictine monks (OSB) based in Malaybalay, Bukidnon. It is a peaceful sanctuary for prayer and contemplation. Celebrate Mass in its renowned Church of the Transfiguration, designed by National Artist Leandro Locsin, whose minimalist architecture beautifully reflects the Benedictine values of simplicity and stability. Enshrined at the center of the church is an image of Our Lady of Montserrat, personally brought by the Abbot of Montserrat in Barcelona, Spain, in 1997. Surrounded by the beauty of Bukidnon’s mountains and countryside, the monastery offers pilgrims a meaningful opportunity to encounter God in silence and prayer.

Continue your journey with a visit to Camp Phillips in Manolo Fortich, home to the vast Del Monte Pineapple Plantation. Take in the scenic views of the pineapple fields stretching across the landscape that have become a familiar part of Bukidnon’s landscape and enjoy lunch at the Del Monte Club House. Afterwards, return to Dahilayan Forest Park Resort for Mass and free time to relax or enjoy the resort’s facilities and outdoor activities amid the cool mountain surroundings.

On your final day, celebrate Mass at the historic St. Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral with Archbishop Jose Araneta Cabantan, DD. After lunch at Cucina Higala, make a stop at the Pasalubong Center before heading home.

Join this 4-day Praycation to the Shrine of the Divine Mercy and Malaybalay with Fr. Franz Joseph Aquino on October 22–25, 2026. Through moments amidst God’s beautiful creation, may this journey renew your spirit and draw you closer to Him.

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Things We Love

Experience the grace of stillness as you spend time in prayer and reflection at the Monastery of the Transfiguration in Bukidnon.
The warmth and openness of the Kagay-anons have made Cagayan de Oro widely known as the “City of Golden Friendship.”
Take time to appreciate the intricate centuries-old stained glass panels of the Gothic St. Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral in Cagayan de Oro City.
Nestled amid the cool highlands of Bukidnon, Dahilayan Forest Park Resort offers a relaxing retreat with opportunities for adventure and recreation.
Within the grounds of the Divine Mercy Church in El Salvador is a fountain of holy water associated by many pilgrims with healing and spiritual blessings.

Things To Do

CLIMB.
Ascend the steps to the majestic statue of Jesus Christ that overlooks the Divine Mercy Shrine.
DRESS CODE
The Divine Mercy Shrine follows a very strict dress code. No one is allowed to wear revealing attire or shorts.
ADMIRE.
Admire the iconic church at the Abbey of the Transfiguration, a masterpiece of National Artist Leandro Locsin.
BRING HOME.
Bring a taste of Mindanao home with pastries, delicacies, and specialty items from the Pasalubong Center in Cagayan de Oro and the Monastery of the Transfiguration in Bukidnon.
KEEP SILENT.
The Monastery of the Transfiguration invites pilgrims to embrace silence, fostering an environment of prayer and contemplation.

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Booking Conditions

1) 50% deposit is required upon reservation.

2) Deadline for full payment should be at least sixty (60) days before departure date.

3) All cancellations must be done in writing. The following cancellation charges will apply:

> 50% of the Tour Cost will be charged if cancellation is made 45 days before departure date.
> Full tour cost shall be forfeited if cancellation is done thirty (30) days prior to departure date.

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