A pilgrimage of Peace to

The Holy Land

Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus

December 26, 2026 – January 9, 2027

Group Coordinator

Ms. Gail Gresser

Group Coordinator

Rev. Felix Just, SJ, KCSH

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Journey with us

We invite you to join us in a Christmastime journey to the birthplace and homeland of Jesus.

PILGRIMAGE HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Nazareth: site of Jesus’ childhood
  • Caesarea Maritima & Sepphoris
  • Cana: renewal of vows for married couples
  • Tabgha: where Jesus fed the 5,000
  • Boat ride on the Sea of Galilee
  • Mount of Beatitudes & Capernaum
  • Mount Tabor: site of the Transfiguration
  • Bethlehem: the Birthplace of Jesus
  • Bethany: the home of Mary, Martha & Lazarus
  • Jericho & the Jordan River
  • Qumran & the Dead Sea
  • Jerusalem: explore The Old City
  • Mount of Olives & the Garden of Gethsemane
  • Mount Zion & the Upper Room
  • Palace of Caiaphas & Church of St. Peter
  • Via Dolorosa & the Church of Holy Sepulchre
  • Encounters with Holy Land Christians & Catholic Ministries
  • Meeting at the Latin Patriarchate
  • Pilgrims shells for eligible EOHSJ members
  • Plus much, much, more!

We hope you will join us on this special journey.

Blessings on your travels,

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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: 2026-12-26

Return: 2027-01-08

Registration Deadline: TBD

Please download the brochure below for a preliminary breakdown. Full details available after February 15, 2026.

Details

Pilgrimage planning, logistics and hospitality has been fully entrusted to Catholic Travel Centre, who has been serving pilgrimage groups for over 30 years.

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