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| HOLY LAND, The Amazing Pilgrimage! | Dates: Jun 13th (Mon) to Jun 24th (Fri) 2022 | Registration for this tour is now closed. Details » |
The Holy Land! Holy Land, The Amazing Pilgrimage!Departing from Minneapolis/St. Paul (other cities may be available for additional cost). Follow in the footsteps of Christ!! An amazing and unforgettable Pilgrimage! Walk the real Way of the Cross! Sail the Sea of Galilee! Touch the Jordan waters! Immerse yourself in the Gospels, visiting sites like the Annunciation in Nazareth, the Nativity in Bethlehem, the Last Supper, Calvary and the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem! Scriptures come alive! A solid spiritual program compliments the pilgrimage. Other cities: Caesarea, Haifa, Mt. Carmel, Cana (renew your wedding vows), Capernaum, Tabgha, Mt. Tabor, Jericho, Dead Sea, Ein Karem and still so much more!!! Our pilgrimage has unique features that will help make this journey more memorable. No words are good enough to describe the experience of this pilgrimage!! The Mass, Rosary, and Bible will never be the same! CHAPLAIN(s)/SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR(s): Fr. Kevin Finnegan, from the Diocese of St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota. TOUR DIRECTOR: DENNIS GAETANO from Twin Cities Pilgrims & TRUE CATHOLIC PILGRIMAGES (Mater Dei's affiliates) Capacity reached! Send in your registration to be on the waitlist!
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| Themes: Holy Land (Footsteps of Jesus), Twin Cities Pilgrimages | Location: Holy Land (Israel) | |
| Oberammergau Passion Play (Switzerland, Austria & Germany) | Dates: Jul 25th (Mon) to Aug 5th (Fri) 2022 | Registration for this tour is now closed. Details » |
Oberammergau Passion Play!Switzerland Austria Germany
Drew & Cathy Mariani and Fr. Richard SimonDeparting from Chicago, O'Hare to Zurich (currently, this is a non-stop flight). Returning from Munich, Germany, to Chicago, O'Hare(currently, this is a non-stop flight). *Other cities may be available at an additional price. Join Drew Mariani, from the "Drew Mariani Show" and Fr. Richard Simon from the "Fr. Simon Says Show", on this beautiful pilgrimage to Switzerland, Austria and Germany! Experience for yourself the quaint and romantic Lake Lucerne, in Switzerland, and the unforgettable and majestic Mt. Pilatus! Pray at the beautiful Marian Shrines of Our Lady of Einsiedeln in Switzerland, Maria Plain in Austria and Our Lady of Altötting in Germany! Enjoy a memorable Sound of Music tour in Salzburg, as well as an unforgettable Mozart Dinner Concert! Visit Marktl Am Inn, the birthplace and Baptismal church of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Walk Old Munich and pray in its amazing churches! See the astonishingly beautiful Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria! As part of our German portion of the tour, you will get to visit the Oldest Brewery in the World! Experience the famous once-every-10-years, Passion Play of Oberammergau (delayed to 2022 from 2020 due to covid)! Witness for yourself why generations of Christians from all over the World, have always flocked to Germany to see this most amazing performance! There is so much more! Please review the brochure and read all about it! Hosts: Drew and Cathy Mariani Chaplain, Catholic Priest: Fr. Richard Simon ** NOTE ** Germany, Austria & Switzerland, currently plan to admit vaccinated US Citizens only. We pray that Europe eases their entry requirements to all Americans. ** NOTE 2 ** This pilgrimage is a "St. Joseph Tours" by Mater Dei. To learn what a St. Joseph Tour is, please click here. Sorry! Pilgrimage no longer available!
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| Themes: Bavaria and Alpine Countries, Marian Pilgrimages, St. Joseph Tours | Locations: Austria, Germany, Switzerland | |
| HOLY LAND, The Amazing Pilgrimage! | Dates: Jul 25th (Mon) to Aug 6th (Sat) 2022 | Details and Registration Form » |
Holy Land, The Amazing Pilgrimage!
Follow in the footsteps of Christ!! An amazing and unforgettable Pilgrimage! Walk the real Way of the Cross! Sail the Sea of Galilee! Touch the Jordan waters! Immerse yourself in the Gospels, visiting sites like the Annunciation in Nazareth, the Nativity in Bethlehem, the Last Supper, Calvary and the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem! Scriptures come alive! A solid spiritual program compliments the pilgrimage. Other cities: Caesarea, Haifa, Mt. Carmel, Cana (renew your wedding vows), Capernaum, Tabgha, Mt. Tabor, Jericho, Dead Sea, Ein Karem and still so much more!!! Our pilgrimage has unique features that will help make this journey more memorable. No words are good enough to describe the experience of this pilgrimage!! The Mass, Rosary, and Bible will never be the same! DEPARTURE CITY: Chicago O'Hare Airport (other cities may be available for additional cost) CATHOLIC PRIEST: Fr. John Waiss (Pastor, St. Mary of the Angels in Chicago) PILGRIMAGE DIRECTOR: Juan Landa (may be substituted for a local director) Pilgrimage open for new registrations! Join us! REGISTER NOW! DON'T WAIT! EXPECTED TO SELL OUT BEFORE DEADLINE!
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| Theme: Holy Land (Footsteps of Jesus) | Location: Holy Land (Israel) | |
| HOLY LAND, The Amazing Pilgrimage! | Dates: Sep 5th (Mon) to Sep 15th (Thu) 2022 | Details and Registration Form » |
Holy Land, The Amazing Pilgrimage!Departing from Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport * Other cities may be available for additional cost. Follow in the footsteps of Christ!! An amazing and unforgettable Pilgrimage! Walk the real Way of the Cross! Sail the Sea of Galilee! Touch the Jordan waters! Immerse yourself in the Gospels, visiting sites like the Annunciation in Nazareth, the Nativity in Bethlehem, the Last Supper, Calvary and the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem! Scriptures come alive! A solid spiritual program compliments the pilgrimage. Other cities: Caesarea, Haifa, Mt. Carmel, Cana (renew your wedding vows), Capernaum, Tabgha, Mt. Tabor, Jericho, Dead Sea, Ein Karem and still so much more!!! Our pilgrimage has unique features that will help make this journey more memorable. No words are good enough to describe the experience of this pilgrimage!! The Mass, Rosary, and Bible will never be the same! CHAPLAIN(s)/SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR(s): Fr. A. R. Kuss, Pastor at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Edina, MN TOUR DIRECTOR: Dennis Gaetano, from True Catholic Pilgrimages (Mater Dei affiliate) This pilgrimage is open for regstrations! Register now before space is gone! Space could sell out before registration deadline.
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| Themes: Holy Land (Footsteps of Jesus), Twin Cities Pilgrimages | Location: Holy Land (Israel) | |
| Our Lady of Guadalupe | Dates: Sep 9th (Fri) to Sep 16th (Fri) 2022 | Details and Registration Form » |
Our Lady of GuadalupeJoin us on Mater Dei's most spiritually impacting and inspirational Marian Pilgrimage visiting fascinating places where we learn about the early stages of our faith in the Americas. See the places where evil was conquered under the mantle of the Blessed Virgin Mary! Experience the gorgeous colonial city of Puebla. Hike the largest pyramid in the world in Cholula. Visit the amazing St. Michael’s Miracle and Our Lady of Ocotlan where you'll hear about astounding testaments of faith. Experience all the beautiful and cultural places of the new world’s largest city, Mexico City, including the home of St. Juan Diego, the remains of Blessed Miguel Pro, Ancient Teotihuacan, the canals of Xochimilco, the churches of Coyoacan, and of course, visit twice the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. See the only true picture of Our Lady that is Divinely created! SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR: Fr. Ronald Sequeira, O.C.D., Parochial Vicar of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church, Archdiocese of Denver, CO TOUR DIRECTOR(S): Susan Swanson from Stella Maris Tours (Mater Dei ® affiliate) and Juan Landa, Mater Dei's President, plus Jesús & Guillermo, our Mexican staff. Airport Departure from: Denver, Colorado (Included) (Other cities may be available for additional airfare)
Pilgrimage open for registrations!
Join us to see Our Lady of Guadalupe this year!! No vaccination requirements to enter Mexico! |
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| Themes: Our Lady of Guadalupe, Marian Pilgrimages, Stella Maris | Location: Mexico | |
| EMERALD FAITH - A Pilgrimage to Ireland | Dates: Sep 19th (Mon) to Sep 30th (Fri) 2022 | Details and Registration Form » |
Emerald Faith!Departing from Chicago's O'Hare Airport. Non-stop via Aer Lingus. Other cities may be available for an add-on price. Come see for yourself why people fall in love with Ireland! Join us on this most memorable pilgrimage to the Emerald Isle with the most popular show host in Catholic radio, Drew Mariani, and Juan Landa, President of Mater Dei ® Catholic Pilgrimages! The Chaplain will be Fr. Mark Baron, MIC, veteran of previous Mater Dei pilgrimages with Drew Mariani! Learn about the heroic life of St. Patrick, and the firm love for God of the Irish Saints! Enjoy the unequaled natural beauty of one of the most beautiful countries in the planet, as you learn about the resiliency of its people in the midst of its troubled history. Visit Monasterboyce, Drogheda, Hill of Slane, Downpatrick, Armagh, Westport, Sligo - Mass Rock, Marian Shrine of Knock, Croagh Patrick, Kylemore Abbey, Connemara National Park, Galway City, Cong (The Quiet Man), Cliffs of Moher, River Shannon, Ring of Kerry, Killarney, Rock of Cashel, Kilkenny, Glendalough, Dublin and more! As with all of Mater Dei's pilgrimages, a top-notch spiritual program complements the itinerary with daily Mass, rosary, chaplet, talks and doctrinal talks and meditations. Our Irish Pilgrimages also have lots of fun with Irish story telling, singing, great camaraderie, fish and chips, a pint or two, Irish music and more! Come experience Ireland the Mater Dei way! Join us on this Mater Dei Catholic Pilgrimage to Ireland this September 19th!
CHAPLAIN: Fr. Mark Baron, M.I.C. (Marians of the Immaculate Conception) SPECIAL ESCORT: Drew Mariani (and his wife Cathy! TOUR DIRECTOR: Juan Landa (I.B.M. - Irish-by-Marriage)
Pilgrimage expected to sell out before registration deadline! ACT NOW BEFORE SEATS ARE GONE! LIMITED to 1 ONE BUS only! SEND IN IN YOUR REGISTRATION NOW! * Send your registration before space is gone!! |
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| Themes: Irish Pilgrimages, Footsteps of a Saint | Location: Ireland | |
)| HOLY LAND, The Amazing Pilgrimage! | Dates: Sep 28th (Wed) to Oct 8th (Sat) 2022 | Details and Registration Form » |
Holy Land, The Amazing Pilgrimage!
Follow in the footsteps of Christ!! An amazing and unforgettable Pilgrimage! Walk the real Way of the Cross! Sail the Sea of Galilee! Touch the Jordan waters! Immerse yourself in the Gospels, visiting sites like the Annunciation in Nazareth, the Nativity in Bethlehem, the Last Supper, Calvary and the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem! Scriptures come alive! A solid spiritual program compliments the pilgrimage. Other cities: Caesarea, Haifa, Mt. Carmel, Cana (renew your wedding vows), Capernaum, Tabgha, Mt. Tabor, Jericho, Dead Sea, Ein Karem and still so much more!!! Our pilgrimage has unique features that will help make this journey more memorable. No words are good enough to describe the experience of this pilgrimage!! The Mass, Rosary, and Bible will never be the same! DEPARTURE CITY: Chicago O'Hare Airport (other cities may be available for additional cost) CATHOLIC PRIEST: Fr. Ron Serrao (Pastor of Northern Lakes Catholic Communities, Diocese of Superior, WI) PILGRIMAGE DIRECTOR: Dennis Gaetano (may be substituted for a local director) Pilgrimage open for new registrations! Join us! REGISTER NOW! DON'T WAIT! EXPECTED TO SELL OUT BEFORE DEADLINE!
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| Themes: Holy Land (Footsteps of Jesus), Twin Cities Pilgrimages | Location: Holy Land (Israel) | |
| Footsteps of St. Paul: Greece & Turkey | Dates: Oct 11th (Tue) to Oct 22nd (Sat) 2022 | Details and Registration Form » |
Footsteps of St. PaulGreece and Turkey, with The Compass Join Mater Dei ® and The Compass, the award winning Catholic newspaper of the Diocese of Green Bay, WI, on an amazing pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey! Learn about St. Paul, his journeys and the origins of our Faith in Europe! A model of tenacity and untiring apostolate, St. Paul heroically christianized the pagan world of his time. Follow in the Footsteps of the Great Apostle St. Paul and learn about the origins of our Faith in the Gentile/Pagan world. Visits in Greece include Thessaloniki, Philippi, Kavala, Meteora, Kalambaka, Delphi, Corinth and Athens! In addition, our pilgrimage will include a Ferry Ship ride to the Island of Patmos where St. John the Evangelist was inspired to write the Apocalypse (Revelation). In Turkey, following of St. Paul and St. John the Evangelist, we will visit 3 of the 7 Churches of Revelation: Pergamon, Thyatira and Ephesus (site of the famous council of Ephesus confirming Mary as "Mater Dei" the Mother of God, also the people who received St.Paul's famous words to the Ephesians). We will also visit the Virgin Mary's home at Mt Koressos (local tradition tells us that the Blessed Virgin Mary lived in this holy place in the company of St. John). If you ever wanted to see Greece & Turkey and the magnificent beauty and amazing history and strong Faith found in these places, then say yes! Come join us on this unforgettable pilgrimage! For more details it is best to read the brochure! Click on the yellow button on the upper right side of this box, above the blue arrow.
Spiritual Director: Fr. Luke Ferris, Diocese of Green Bay, WI Tour Director: Juan Landa (Mater Dei Tours) Host: The Compass Newspaper's Amy Kawula Air Departure city: Chicago O'Hare NOTES: Note 1) Compass pilgrimages ALWAYS sell out before the deadline! Note 2) Compass pilgrimages come with extra inclusions, like all the tips are already included. Note 3) An optional bus ride from Green Bay to Chicago O'Hare is offered for those from Green Bay, and those along the route.
Register NOW! This pilgrimage is expected to sell out before the registration deadline!
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| Themes: Central Europe, Footsteps of a Saint | Location: Greece | |
| ITALIA GLORIOSA | Dates: Oct 24th (Mon) to Nov 4th (Fri) 2022 | Details and Registration Form » |
Italia Gloriosa!Pilgrimage to Italy with Fr. Brandon Moravitz Join us on this unforgettable pilgrimage to Italy to pray at places made famous by the Saints as well as Divine Providence through history! Visit Milan (home of the Duomo), Magenta and Messero (home of St. Gianna Molla), Turin (housing of the Shroud, the remains of Don Bosco, Pier Giorgio Frasatti, Dominic Savio and more), Genoa (home of Christopher Columbus), Santo Stefano d'Aveto (home of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Standard from the Battle of Lepanto), Assisi (home of St. Francis and St. Clare), Siena (home of St. Catherine, St. Bernardino & Eucharistic Miracle), and Rome & the Vatican. * Possible excursion to Netunno (St. Maria Goretti), Anzio (American Cemetery). * Excursion will not take place if we are approved for participation in the Papal general Audience with the crowds in St. Peter's square. As with all Mater Dei pilgrimages to Italy, you will receive a top-notch visit of Rome’s treasures! Remember that a Plenary Indulgence is offered to pilgrims (meeting all the traditional requirements) who visit the 4 Patriarchal Basilicas in Rome! ** With a daily spiritual program including daily Mass, Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, meditational reading and spiritual talks! Strengthen your faith in a most unique way! Join us on this Italia Gloriosa - Glorious Italy!
Chaplain: Fr. Brandon Moravitz (Diocese of Duluth), Pastor of the Holy Spirit Parish, Tour Director: Dennis Gaetano (or another Mater Dei substitute Director) Departure City: Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport
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| Themes: Rome, Vatican, and the Holy Father, St. John Paul the Great, Pope Francis, Footsteps of a Saint, Twin Cities Pilgrimages | Location: Italy | |
| HOLY LAND, The Amazing Pilgrimage! | Dates: Nov 5th (Sat) to Nov 17th (Thu) 2022 | Details and Registration Form » |
Holy Land, The Amazing Pilgrimage!Follow in the footsteps of Christ!! An amazing and unforgettable Pilgrimage! Walk the real Way of the Cross! Sail the Sea of Galilee! Touch the Jordan waters! Immerse yourself in the Gospels, visiting sites like the Annunciation in Nazareth, the Nativity in Bethlehem, the Last Supper, Calvary and the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem! Scriptures come alive! A solid spiritual program compliments the pilgrimage. Other cities: Caesarea, Haifa, Mt. Carmel, Cana (renew your wedding vows), Capernaum, Tabgha, Mt. Tabor, Jericho, Dead Sea, Ein Karem and still so much more!!! Our pilgrimage has unique features that will help make this journey more memorable. No words are good enough to describe the experience of this pilgrimage!! The Mass, Rosary, and Bible will never be the same! DEPARTURE CITY: Chicago O'Hare Airport (other cities may be available for additional cost) CATHOLIC PRIEST: Fr. Scott Jablonski (Pastor, St. Francis Xavier in Cross Plains, WI) PILGRIMAGE DIRECTOR: Juan Landa (may be substituted for a local director)
Pilgrimage open for new registrations! Join us! REGISTER NOW! DON'T WAIT! EXPECTED TO SELL OUT BEFORE DEADLINE!
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| Theme: Holy Land (Footsteps of Jesus) | Location: Holy Land (Israel) | |
