This Holy Week, embrace a journey of faith and devotion like no other. Experience the sacred story of Christ’s Passion through the eyes of His Mother, and let her love guide your heart closer to Him.
Step into the grace of Holy Week and journey with Mary, who stood faithfully at the foot of the Cross, sharing in her Son’s suffering. Join a prayerful pilgrimage to the Marian shrines of Lourdes, Fatima, and the Holy Sites of Spain, where faith, hope, and healing continue to inspire countless pilgrims. Embark on this 12-day Holy Week Marian pilgrimage to Fatima, Lourdes, and Spain, with a Pilgrimage Chaplain from March 29 to April 9, 2026.
Your pilgrimage begins with Holy Mass at the Church of St. Anthony in Lisbon, Portugal, built on the site where St. Anthony of Lisbon — also known as St. Anthony of Padua — was born in 1195. Just across the way stands the Lisbon Cathedral, where he was baptized.
From Lisbon, travel onward to Fátima, where you will spend two nights at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima. This sacred place rose to prominence through the apparitions of Our Lady of the Rosary to the three shepherd children — Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta — whose hearts were transformed by her message, now echoing across the world.
Depart Portugal for Spain, journeying to the historic university city of Salamanca. Enjoy a photo stop at the magnificent Plaza Mayor, one of Spain’s most beautiful and lively squares.
Continue onward to Burgos, where you will celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Mary of Burgos, better known as Burgos Cathedral. Famous for its magnificent Gothic architecture, it is also recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While in Burgos, the group may also choose to take part in the local Semana Santa observances, including the solemn procession of Our Lady of Beautiful Love and the Mystery of the Crowning with Thorns.
Cross the Pyrenees into France for a three-night stay in Lourdes, home to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, the world’s most renowned healing shrine. Participate in the communal Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, joining pilgrims from around the world in prayer and reflection. Spend quiet moments in prayer and meditation at the Grotto of Massabielle, the sacred site where Our Lady appeared and revealed herself as the Immaculate Conception. During her ninth apparition, St. Bernadette was directed to a spring that continues to flow to this day — a source of healing and hope for countless pilgrims.
Continue your pilgrimage to Zaragoza, Spain, where you will celebrate Mass at the magnificent Basilica–Cathedral of Our Lady of the Pillar, known as the world’s first Marian sanctuary. According to tradition, this is the very first place where the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to anyone — to St. James the Apostle — offering him encouragement and strength in his mission. Today, the basilica stands as a powerful symbol of faith, hope, and perseverance.
Your journey then continues to Montserrat, home to the renowned Benedictine monastery nestled in the mountains. The Basilica houses La Moreneta, the beloved Black Madonna of Catalonia. Here, you will have the opportunity to offer your personal intentions and prayers before her miraculous image, experiencing the profound devotion that has drawn pilgrims for centuries.
Wind down your pilgrimage in Barcelona, Spain, with a full-day guided tour of the city’s most iconic sights. Highlights include the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar, a stunning example of Gothic architecture, and the world-famous Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, the extraordinary, still-unfinished Roman Catholic basilica designed by master architect Antoni Gaudí.
Join this 12-day Marian pilgrimage for a blessed Holy Week, visiting the sacred shrines of Fatima, Lourdes, and Spain, with a Pilgrimage Chaplain from March 29 to April 9, 2026. Let this prayerful journey with Mary draw you closer to Jesus, as you meditate on His passion, death, and resurrection, and experience a deeper renewal of faith and grace.
