With a Pilgrimage Chaplain
Assumption Antipolo
June 12, 2025
France & Italy
“My life must be a constant yes to God.”
~ St. Marie Eugenie, Foundress of the Religious of the Assumption
Embark on a sacred journey of faith and renewal. Visit beloved Marian apparition sites. Experience the extraordinary grace of passing through the Holy Doors in Vatican City, a rare opportunity to receive spiritual blessings during this Jubilee Year. Join a Pilgrimage to the Shrines of France and Italy (Paris, Lisieux, Lourdes, Nice, Florence, Assisi, and Rome) on June 12-24, 2025, organized by Assumption, Antipolo.
Begin your pilgrimage with a two-night stay in Paris, France. Visit the Mother House of the Religious of the Assumption. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Paris, featuring a photo stop at the Champ de Mars for a breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower and a visit to the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral. Then, make a stop at the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal, where Our Lady appeared to St. Catherine Laboure. Here, you will see the incorrupt body of St. Catherine resting in a glass coffin at the side altar of the chapel. Not to be missed is a scenic one-hour cruise along the Seine River, offering a unique and picturesque view of the “City of Light. “
Next, embark on a full day excursion to the pilgrimage town of Lisieux, the beloved hometown of the endeared St. Therese of the Child Jesus, one of the most cherished and influential saints of modern times.
Journey to Lourdes for a two-night stay at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in the world. It was here, in 1858, that St. Bernadette Soubirous experienced a series of visions of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who revealed herself as the Immaculate Conception. Spend time in prayerful reflection at the Grotto of Massabielle, the sacred site where Our Lady appeared to St. Bernadette. Take part in the candlelight procession and marvel at the profound sense of peace that Lourdes offers. Make sure to take time to bathe in the miraculous Baths, where countless pilgrims have reported spiritual and physical healings.
Take a scenic drive along the stunning Mediterranean coastline of the French Riviera, where you will enjoy an overnight stay in the elegant city of Nice.
Travel from France to Italy for a two-night stay in Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance and a city renowned for its rich cultural and artistic heritage. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Florence is celebrated for its breathtaking Renaissance art, architecture, and historic monuments, earning its place as one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Explore Florence’s timeless beauty with a walking tour of the Old Town. Your itinerary includes a visit to the Basilica di Santa Croce, the final resting place of Michelangelo, Galileo, and other Italian luminaries. Marvel at the grandeur of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo) and take in the stunning views of the Baptistery of St. John and Giotto’s Bell Tower. Conclude your tour at Piazza della Signoria, an open-air museum that has long been the political and artistic heart of Florence.
En route to Rome, stop in Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis, one of the most inspiring saints of the Catholic Church. Begin your visit at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, home to the Porziuncola, the small chapel where St. Francis received his calling.
Continue to the Church of St. Clare, which houses the incorrupt body of St. Clare of Assisi, the foundress of the Poor Clares and a devoted follower of St. Francis. Stroll through Assisi’s Old Town, rich in medieval charm, and stop at Santa Maria Maggiore, where Blessed Carlo Acutis, soon to be canonized, rests in a glass tomb. Conclude your pilgrimage in Assisi with a visit to the magnificent Basilica of St. Francis. Explore both the Upper and Lower Churches, adorned with breathtaking frescoes by Giotto, and descend to the crypt, where the saint’s sacred remains are enshrined.
Cap off your pilgrimage with a two-night stay in the beautiful city of Rome. Dubbed the greatest open-air museum in Europe, Rome will steal your breath away. Visit major sites, shrines, and basilicas of Rome, including the four major basilicas, and pass through the holy doors of St. Peter’s Basilica, St. Paul Outside the Walls, St. John Lateran, and St. Mary Major.
Join a Pilgrimage to the Shrines of France and Italy (Paris, Lisieux, Lourdes, Nice, Florence, Assisi, and Rome) on June 12-24, 2025, organized by Assumption, Antipolo. May this Jubilee Year of Hope be a sacred opportunity to deepen your faith and rediscover the boundless kindness and grace of God.
Find time to immerse yourself in the BATHS in Lourdes, where water from a spring at the Grotto of Massabielle flows.
Learn these simple Italian words: “grazie” (thanks); “ciao” (hello or goodbye); and “prego” (you’re welcome or please)
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.
Climb the stairs on bended knees at the Scala Santa (Holy Stairs) in Rome, known to be the steps Christ walked on his way to trial before Pontius Pilate.
Shop for rosaries, medals, and other religious souvenir items while on pilgrimage, and ask your pilgrimage chaplains to bless them before heading home.
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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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2) Full payment in U.S. dollars is required before ticketing but in no case shall it be later than one month 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.
> For any visa denial – US$500.00 deposit is forfeited.
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