The Holy Land
Meet the Living Stones
Encounter Christ Through the Living Stones.
Pilgrimage Overview
The Holy Land is the heart of the Christian faith — the land where salvation history unfolded and where Christ lived, preached, died, and rose again. A pilgrimage to Israel and the Palestinian territories is not simply a journey of travel, but a journey into the Gospel itself.
From the quiet hills of Galilee to the sacred streets of Jerusalem, pilgrims encounter Scripture in its living context. Each site becomes a place of prayer, reflection, and renewal.
Celebrating Holy Mass at the very places where the events of the Gospel occurred transforms faith from something read on a page into something experienced with the senses and the heart.
Spiritual Highlights
Daily celebration of Holy Mass at significant holy sites
Journey from Galilee to Jerusalem following the Gospel narrative
Time for personal prayer and spiritual reflection
Experienced Catholic local guides and coordinated liturgies
Balanced pace suitable for parish and diocesan groups
Opportunity for renewal of baptismal promises at the Jordan River
Optional renewal of marriage vows in Cana
Quick Facts
March–May, September–November
Moderate
8 – 12 Days
The Gospels
Passion & Resurrection Marian devotion
Key Holy Sites
Nazareth – Basilica of the Annunciation
The site of the Angel Gabriel’s message to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the beginning of the Incarnation.
Cana of Galilee
Where Christ performed His first public miracle at the wedding feast.
Sea of Galilee – Capernaum & Mount of Beatitudes
The heart of Christ’s public ministry and the proclamation of the Sermon on the Mount.
Mount Tabor
The traditional site of the Transfiguration.
Bethlehem – Basilica of the Nativity
The birthplace of Our Lord.
Jerusalem – Via Dolorosa & Church of the Holy Sepulchre
The Way of the Cross and the site of Christ’s Passion, Death, and Resurrection.
Mount of Olives & Garden of Gethsemane
The place of Christ’s agony and prayer before His Passion.
Sample Pilgrimage Programs
Upcoming & Open Pilgrimages
Holy Land
On the footsteps of Jesus
Oct 10–22, 2027 • 13 Days
Bishop James V. Johnston
$4,780
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