“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 theReligious 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 DameCathedral. 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 theSeine 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 HeritageSite, Florence is celebrated for its breathtaking Renaissance art, architecture, and historicmonuments, 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.
