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PILGRIMAGE UPDATES
When you have the time, read about the story of St. Bernadette, whose incorruptible body may be closely accessed in Nevers, France. MY last visit to her was in 2013. It feels like ages ago, but the experience is still fresh in my memory.
Pilgrimage to the Shrines of France:
From Lourdes to Paris 2026
This update has been updated :) on July 9, 2025
So far, with little advertisement, five have actually signed up to this pilgrimage, and a few have expressed interest in joining. Please sign up as soon as you can, because the slot is limited.
In the list:
1. Fr. Sunny Castillo
2. Fr Brendan Lupton
3. Julie Ann Brennan
4. Patrick Lupton
5. Therese Marie Lupton
6. Esperanza Oliveros
7. Juliet Tran
8. Vicky Puzon
9. Grace Anni
10. Ernest Kosciuk
11. Catherine Kosciuk
12. Rogelio Liboon
13. Elena Liboon
Venice, Slovenia, Croatia & Medjugorje
Adriatic Pilgrimage 2026
This update has been published on July 24, 2025
Paper brochures are still being printed, although online brochures are now available, which you may now use to reserve your spot. Print it out and sign it for early reservation.
In the list:
1. Fr. Sunny Castillo
2. Alice Cruz
3. Ike Cruz
4. Maria Theresa Picart
5. Ruben Max Picart
6. Esperanza Oliveros
7. Juliet Tran
8. Josephine Bumanlag
9. Chito Bumanlag
10. Sally Olaya
11. Dolores Vrlec
12. Ramon Suerte
13. Cielo Suerte
14. Luz Feudo
15. Elizabeth Solver
16. Franca Tamburello
17. Ester Caunca
Check in again for more updates in the future. Meanwhile, learn more about this beautiful region in the Balkan Peninsula. It is a gem not yet given the attention that it deserves.
The pilgrimage to France will give me the pleasure to visit Lourdes for the 7th time. It is my most visited pilgrimage destination.
pray for our pilgrimage!
LORD, BLESS OUR PILGRIM WAY.
LORD, SHOW YOURSELF AS OUR COMPANION.
LORD, GUIDE AND PROTECT, BLESS AND FILL US.
LORD, BLESS THOSE WHO WILL JOURNEY WITH US.
LORD OF THE PILGRIMS, LEAD US TO YOU.
Mexico Pilgrimage 2026:
Guadalupe to Guadalajara
This pilgrimage comes in as a quick surprise, very much motivated by my desire to bring my mother to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The opportunity came in a timely manner through an invitation from Holy Pilgrim Tours, based in the Chicagoland area.
In the list:
1. Fr. Sunny Castillo
2. Elma Castillo
3. Marlene Friedman
4. Mark Friedman
5. Thomas Cuggino
6. Marybeth Filipowski
7. Marianne O'Keefe
8. Diane Shurtleff
9. Cristy Anasco
10. Annie Ferrer
11. Luis Ferrer
