Fatima, Santiago & Lourdes
Journey with Holy Mary, Walk in Faith.
A Pilgrimage of Prayer, Faith, and Trust.
Pilgrimage Overview
Begin and end your pilgrimage with the world’s most treasured Marian shrines. Hear about the apparition of the Blessed Virgin to the shepherd children in Fatima, as well as the apparition to St. Bernadette in France. Along the way enjoy some of the treasures of Spain, St. Teresa of Avila, Our Lady of Pillar and the remains of the synagogue of St. Mary the White, among others.
Spiritual Highlights
Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima, one of the most important Marian shrines in the world
Pray at the Chapel of the Apparitions where Our Lady appeared to the three shepherd children
Walk the Via Crucis in Valinhos and visit the homes of the Fatima visionaries
Celebrate Holy Mass at the Church of St. Anthony in Lisbon, birthplace of the beloved saint
Visit the historic University of Coimbra and the Carmelite Convent where Sister Lucia lived
Explore the magnificent Cathedral of Burgos, one of Spain’s greatest Gothic churches
Visit Garabandal, site of Marian apparitions reported in the 1960s
Pray at the Basilica of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits
Experience the grace of Lourdes, where the Blessed Virgin appeared to St. Bernadette
Participate in the Rosary and Candlelight Procession in Lourdes
Visit the Grotto of Massabielle, the site of the Lourdes apparitions
Walk through historic Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage city
Quick Facts
May - October
Moderate
10 -12 Days
Marian Pilgrimage
Key Holy Sites
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima – Portugal
One of the most important Marian pilgrimage sites in the world. In 1917, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to three shepherd children—Francisco, Jacinta, and Lucia—bringing messages of prayer, conversion, and peace.
Garabandal – Spain
A quiet mountain village where four children reported apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary between 1961 and 1965. Pilgrims visit the pine grove where the apparitions occurred and reflect on the messages of faith and conversion.
Basilica of St. Ignatius – Loyola, Spain
Built over the birthplace of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus. The basilica stands as a powerful testimony to his conversion and the spiritual renewal that led to the founding of the Jesuits.
Cathedral of Burgos – Spain
A masterpiece of Spanish Gothic architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The cathedral houses the tomb of El Cid and remains one of Spain’s most impressive sacred monuments.
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes – France
Since the apparitions to St. Bernadette in 1858, Lourdes has become one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the world. Pilgrims gather at the Grotto of Massabielle, participate in the candlelight procession, and pray for healing and spiritual renewal.
Chapel of the Apparitions – Fatima
Built on the exact site where Our Lady appeared to the shepherd children. Pilgrims come here to pray the Rosary and entrust their intentions to the Blessed Virgin.
