A pilgrimage to
The Holy Land
Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
April 12 – 26, 2026
Group Coordinator
Ms. Gail Gresser
Group Coordinator
Rev. Felix Just, SJ, KCSH
Journey with us
A Return to the Holy Land
PILGRIMAGE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Bethlehem: birthplace of Jesus
- Nazareth: site of Jesus’ childhood
- Cana: renewal of vows for married couples • Sea of Galilee: Boat museum & Boat ride
- Capernaum & Mount of Beatitudes
- Magdala: first-century synagogue
- Tabgha: where Jesus fed the 5,000
- Caesarea Philippi & the Jordan River Valley • Mount Tabor: site of the Transfiguration
- Jericho & Qumran & the Dead Sea
- Bethany: home of Mary, Martha & Lazarus • Jerusalem: explore The Old City
- Israel Museum: see the Dead Sea Scrolls
- Mount of Olives & Garden of Gethsemane
- Mount Zion & the Upper Room
- Palace of Caiaphas & Church of St. Peter
- Via Dolorosa & Church of Holy Sepulchre
- Encounters with Christians of the Holy Land •
- And much, much, more!
We hope you will join us on this special journey.
Blessings on your travels,
Take the Pilgrimage of a lifetime
The holiest places on Earth, where Jesus was born, lived, died and was resurrected.
Pricing
Deposit: TBD/traveller
Airfare not included.
Cash/check discount available,
Please download the Brochure below for full pricing breakdown
Dates
Departure: 2026-04-12
Return: 2026-04-26
Registration Deadline: TBD
Please download the brochure below for the full itinerary breakdown.
Details
Pilgrimage planning, logistics and hospitality has been fully entrusted to Catholic Travel Centre, who has been serving pilgrimage groups for over 30 years.
News, Reviews and Galleries
Pilgrimage Stories
Our Experience in the Holy Land
We experienced our first pilgrimage before being invested in the Order. It changed our entire perspective on the Holy Land and what our faith meant…
Pope Francis: Pilgrimage is an eloquent expression of trust in God.
On 17 November 2023 Pope Francis directed a warm address to pilgrims from the Archdiocese…
Western USA Members Visit the Seminary
On Friday March 31, 2023, the Seminary of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem hosted a…
Images from a Holy Land Pilgrimage – March 2023
In March 2023, members of the Western Lieutenancy enjoyed the spiritual fruits and experiences which…
Pope Francis: Emmaus – Jesus is our Pilgrim Companion
On Sunday, 26 April 2020, Pope Francis offered a homily at the Chapel of the…
Two Groups of the EOHSJ Visit Bethlehem University
Bethlehem University hosted on Tuesday, 17 September 2019, the Knights and Ladies of the Equestrian…
Points of interest and piety
Explore this Destination
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
To many, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre sits at the heart of a pilgrimage…
Via Dolorosa
The Via Dolorosa, known in English as the Stations of the Cross, is a revered…
The Jordan River
The Jordan River holds profound biblical significance as the site where Jesus was baptized by…
Capernaum
Capernaum, located on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee in Israel, is a…
Nazareth – Basilica of the Annunciation
Nazareth, located in the northern region of Israel, holds profound significance as the childhood home…
The Dead Sea, Masada and Qumran
The Dead Sea area can be a unique cultural and historical break for pilgrims and…