Pilgrimage to the Great Marian Shrines of Europe (Belgium-France-Spain-Portugal)

September 24 - October 9, 2025 ~ 16 Days

Pilgrimage Overview:

Pilgrimage Chaplain:

A Pilgrimage Chaplain

Led By:

Bro. Bo Sanchez

Date:

Sep 24 – Oct 9, 2025

Inclusions

Roundtrip economy airfare
Roundtrip arrival and departure transfers
3-4* hotel accommodation on twin sharing
Meals as specified in the itinerary (B – Breakfast; D – Dinner)
Tours as specified in the itinerary with services of local guide
Transportation by deluxe air-conditioned motor coach
Daily Masses
Services of a Pilgrimage Chaplain and Filipino Tour Escort all throughout the tour
Porterage of one (1) piece of luggage at hotels

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About Your Pilgrimage

The Pope has called Mary the supreme witness of hope, as she held steadfast to her trust in God, even in the midst of her Son’s agonizing crucifixion. Marian shrines, therefore, serve as sacred spaces for the renewal of hope during this Jubilee year. Visit beloved sites of Marian apparitions and strengthen your relationship with Jesus through Mary. Join a 16-day Pilgrimage to the Great Marian Shrines of Europe (Belgium, France, Spain, and Portugal) with a Pilgrimage Chaplain led by Bro. Bo Sanchez on September 23-October 8, 2025.

Begin your pilgrimage 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. It is recognized as one of the most important monuments in the city. Enjoy a full-day guided tour of the city, which includes a visit to the Grand Place, the central square of Brussels and one of the most beautiful squares in Europe.

Head off to Banneaux, Belgium, to visit the Shrine of the Virgin of the Poor. Here, the Blessed Mother appeared eight times to a young girl, Marietta Beco. A chapel was built in her honor where a sacred spring exists, which has brought healing to numerous pilgrims. Next stop is Beauraing, to celebrate Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Beauraing, where Our Lady is also known as the Virgin with the Golden Heart. At this place, Our Lady appeared 33 times to five children, to whom she promised conversion of sinners.

Journey on to the romantic city of Paris, France. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city, which includes a visit and Mass at the Church of the Miraculous Medal. From Paris, travel down south to Nevers and visit the St. Gildard Convent, where the incorrupt body of St. Bernadette Soubirous lies. Travel onwards to Paray Le Monial, the home town of the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Leave for Ars to visit the Basilica of Ars, where you will find the reliquary containing the body of St. Jean Marie Vianney, patron saint of priests.

Head for La Sallete for your two-night stay at the breathtakingly beautiful Sanctuary of Notre Dame of La Salette, an apparition site of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The message of La Salette focuses on the conversion of all humanity to Christ through daily prayer and frequent reception of the sacraments of penance and the Eucharist.

En route to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, stop by the Shrine of Our Lady of Laus. At this place, our Blessed Mother revealed herself in Laus as the Reconciler and Refuge of Sinners. Arrive in Lourdes to catch the evening Rosary and Candlelight procession. Spend time in quiet reflection at the Grotto of Massabielle, the Blessed Virgin’s apparition site. Make sure to find time to bathe in the Baths where 70 healings were reported and confirmed by the Catholic Church.

Leave France for Spain to 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, it was a time of great grace for strengthening his resolve to follow Christ. Still 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 known for its Gothic architecture.

Wind down your pilgrimage in Fatima, Portugal, and spend two nights at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima. Here, Our Lady appeared to three shepherd children — Lucia and her cousins Francisco and Jacinta – between May and October 1917. Celebrate Mass at the Chapel of Apparitions, an open-air chapel built on the site of the appearances.

During the 2025 Jubilee Year, the Catholic Church invites the faithful to embark on a pious pilgrimage and receive the special Jubilee Indulgence. While many pilgrims travel to Italy, the Church has also designated numerous sacred sites worldwide where pilgrims can participate in the Jubilee and obtain the indulgence. Join a Pilgrimage to the Great Marian Shrines of Europe (Belgium, France, Spain, and Portugal) with a Pilgrimage Chaplain led by Bro. Bo Sanchez on September 23 – October 8, 2025. May this journey deepen your faith and allow you to experience God’s infinite love and mercy.

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Things We Love

Found in the Chapel of San Franceso in the Holy Cave of St. Benedict is the oldest known painting of St. Francis of Assisi, a pilgrim who came to Subiaco in 1223.
Explore Assisi by foot, the best way to admire the picturesque panoramic views of the city, absorb its serene atmosphere, and meet the wonderful people that live there.
Rome is an open-air museum! Be awed by its breathtaking beauty.
Witness the Eucharistic Miracle in Lanciano, the first and greatest Eucharistic Miracle of the Catholic Church.
See the original icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help enshrined at the Church of St. Alphonsus de Liguori.

Things To Do

GELATO.
Italy’s famed gelato is a big hit! Make a game of tasting one in every Italian city you will visit — compare and enjoy!
BATHS.
Find time to immerse yourself in the BATHS in Lourdes where water from a spring at the Grotto of Massabielle flows.
SHOP.
Shop for rosaries, medals, and other religious souvenir items while on pilgrimage, and ask your pilgrimage chaplain to bless them before heading home.
WHISPER.
Whisper a prayer for your loved ones before the incorrupt body of St. Padre Pio while on your visit to San Giovanni Rotondo.
CONFESSION.
Avail of the Sacrament of Reconciliation while on pilgrimage, one of the conditions required to receive the plenary indulgence for the Jubilee year.

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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 – 30 days
VISA FEE: Php 14,000.00 (Subject to change without prior notice)

Booking Conditions

1) A 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, payment for the visa fee and travel insurance.

2) Full payment in U.S. dollars is required before ticketing but in no case shall it be later than 60days 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.

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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described in the tour and accept no responsibility or liability in
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