Pilgrimage to the Sacred Shrines of Belgium, France, & Italy

February 25 - March 11, 2026 ~ 15 Days

Pilgrimage Overview:

Pilgrimage Chaplain:

Fr. Viel Bautista

Date:

Feb 25 – Mar 11, 2026

Inclusions

Roundtrip economy airfare
Roundtrip airport transfers
4* hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis
Land transportation by deluxe air-conditioned motor coach
Meals as specified in the itinerary (B – Hot/Cold buffet
breakfast; D – Dinner)
Guided tours with entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
Services of a Pilgrimage Chaplain and Filipino Tour Leader
all throughout the tour
Porterage of one (1) piece of luggage only at hotels and
train stations (Subject to availability)
City taxes in all hotels

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About Your Pilgrimage

“Never be afraid of loving the Blessed Virgin too much. You can never love her more than Jesus did.”
~ St. Maximilian Kolbe

To journey with Mary is to walk the surest path to Christ. She leads us gently to her Son, teaching us how to listen, to trust, and to surrender. A Marian pilgrimage is more than a visit to holy places — it is a pilgrimage of the heart, a renewal of faith, and a rediscovery of God’s love through the eyes of His Mother.

Your spiritual companion on this journey is Fr. Vicente Gabriel S.J. Bautista, fondly known as Fr. Viel — a liturgist and the Vice Rector of The Manila Cathedral under the Archdiocese of Manila. His priestly vocation began at the young age of 13 at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Minor Seminary in Makati and continued through John Paul II Minor Seminary in Antipolo and San Carlos Seminary for his college formation. A man of deep prayer and contagious faith, Fr. Viel is known for his heartfelt and insightful homilies – honest, inspiring, and filled with the love of God. His homilies, shared through The Manila Cathedral’s social media ministry, continue to touch hearts and lead many closer to Christ.

Join a 15-day Spiritual Journey to the Sacred Shrines of Belgium, France, and Italy with Fr. Viel Bautista from February 25 to March 12, 2026, and experience the grace of walking with Mary and the saints as they leads you ever closer to Jesus.

Begin your pilgrimage with Holy Mass at the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula in Brussels, Belgium. Commonly known as the Brussels Cathedral, this masterpiece of Gothic architecture is a treasured landmark of the city. Afterward, enjoy a full-day guided tour of Brussels, highlighted by a visit to the Grand Place — the city’s central square and one of the most stunning plazas in all of Europe.

Continue your journey to Bruges, a UNESCO World Heritage city celebrated for its enchanting medieval character. Explore its landmarks on a guided walking tour, including Our Lady’s Church, home to Michelangelo’s Madonna and Child; the Belfry Tower; and the Chapel of the Holy Blood, which houses a revered relic of Christ’s Passion. A scenic canal cruise offers a serene view of Bruges’ timeless beauty.

Depart Belgium for Lisieux, France, the hometown of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus. Visit the Carmel Chapel, where her remains rest, the Hall of Relics, and her childhood home at Les Buissonnets before proceeding to the magnificent Basilica of St. Thérèse.

Continue to Pontmain to visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Pontmain, where the Blessed Virgin appeared in 1871 as Our Lady of Hope, bringing comfort and peace to a fearful village during the Franco-Prussian War. Visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Pontmain and the Barbadette family barn, where the miraculous apparition took place. Travel south to Versailles to explore the Palace of Versailles, a grand symbol of French history and artistry, and stroll through its elegant gardens.

Proceed to Paris, the heart of France, for a sightseeing tour highlighted by Mass at the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, where St. Catherine Labouré received the vision of the Miraculous Medal in 1830. Visit beloved landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Sacré-Cœur Basilica, and other treasures of the City of Light. Then journey to Nevers to venerate the incorrupt body of St. Bernadette Soubirous at the St. Gildard Convent, where she lived a life of humility and prayer.

Next, visit Ars, the home of St. Jean-Marie Vianney, the Curé of Ars. In the Basilica, venerate his incorrupt body and pray in the Chapel of St. Philomena, to whom he had great devotion after receiving her miraculous healing.

Leave France for Italy to visit Rome, the heart and home of the Catholic Church. Proceed with a tour of the city’s major sights, basilicas, churches, including the four major basilicas: St. Peter’s Basilica, St. Paul Outside the Walls, St. John Lateran, and Sta. Maria Maggiore. Receive the Papal Blessing at St. Peter’s Square.

Wind down your pilgrimage in San Giovanni Rotondo, where St. Padre Pio spent most of his life. Offer your prayers before his incorrupt body at the Church of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, giving thanks for the grace of this journey and the blessings received along the way.

Join a 15-day Spiritual Journey to the Sacred Shrines of Belgium, France, and Italy with Fr. Viel Bautista from February 25 to March 12, 2026. May this pilgrimage with Mary and the saints renew your heart, strengthen your faith, and draw you ever closer to Christ, our Lord.

Upcoming Pilgrimages

25 Oct

Jubilee Pilgrimage of Hope to the Shrines Of Italy featuring a Recollection led by Cardinal Chito Tagle

with Fr. Jboy Gonzales, SJ. with Fr. Fiel Pareja

19 Nov

Journey of Souls and Senses Pilgrimage to Tokyo and Akita

with A Pilgrimage Chaplain

20 Dec

Christmas in the Holy Land

with A Pilgrimage Chaplain

26 Dec

Praycation to Northern Vietnam

with Fr. Godwin Tatlonghari

20 Jan

Praycation to Batanes

with A Pilgrimage Chaplain

12 Feb

Praycation to Batanes “A Valentine for the Soul”

with A Pilgrimage Chaplain

Things We Love

Receive the Papal Blessing at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City!
Climb the Scala Santa (Holy Stairs) in Rome on bended knees — the very steps believed to have been walked by Christ on His way to trial before Pontius Pilate.
Rome — an open-air museum that takes your breath away!
Lift your prayers to St. Philomena in her chapel at Ars, where countless have been touched by her miraculous intercession.
Light a candle at each pilgrimage site for the prayer intentions of friends and family back home.

Things To Do

CRUISE.
Glide along the tranquil canals of Bruges and admire the city’s enchanting blend of medieval architecture and old-world charm.
YUMMY.
Experience pure bliss in every bite of Belgian chocolate, famed for its richness and artistry — a must-try while in Belgium!
WRITE.
Invite your friends and familyt to write their prayer intentions, and place them in the petition box at the Sanctuary of St. Pio in San Giovanni Rotondo.
SHOP.
Shop for rosaries, medals, and other religious souvenirs during your pilgrimage, and have them blessed by your chaplain before bringing them home.
WISH.
Make a wish and toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain; tradition promises it will bring you back to Rome one day.

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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 deposit of US$ 1000.00 deposit is required upon
reservations together with a photocopy of a passport (valid
for 6 months from the date of departure), Pilgrim’s Profile, payment for 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 90 days before the departure date.

3) 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.
> US$500.00 Admin Fee for any visa denial

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.

EXECUTIVE RESOURCES, INC. has arranged for the various tour
services to be performed under the responsibility of various contractors.
Executive Resources, Inc., its employees or its sub-agents therefore
only act as agents for the contractors providing the various services
described in the tour and accept no responsibility or liability in
connection with losses or accidental expenses due to delays of
schedule, overbooking, defaults or “force majeure.” All tours and
arrangements are subject to the general conditions specified by each
contractor. Tour itineraries and prices are subject to change without
prior notice. When making a tour booking, the passenger
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RATES AND ITINERARY ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE!