Pilgrimages
Immerse yourself in the awesome beauty these pilgrimages have to offer, and experience first-hand the unique community created by people who read and pray with Magnificat.
Poland
September 28–October 8, 2026
Graces abound in Poland, where heroes of the Faith stood strong in the face of persecution. For 11 days, join Father Adolfo Novio and visit the sites where Polish saints such as John Paul II, Maximilian Kolbe, and Faustina, the apostle of Divine Mercy, gave witness to their love of Christ and his people. They all placed themselves under the watchful gaze of Our Lady of Częstochowa, and you will be invited to do the same while exploring the natural beauty and stunning architecture of Poland that survived the devastation of WWII.
Greece & Ephesus
November 9-18, 2026
Join Magnificat‘s new Editor-in-Chief, Father Philip Nolan, o.p, for 10 days as the world of the New Testament and the Acts of the Apostles comes alive. Journey to sites such as Ephesus, where the Blessed Mother lived; Thessaloniki, to whose residents Saint Paul wrote a letter of encouragement; Athens, and Central Greece. Sail to the ports of Mikonos and Patmos, where Saint John wrote the Book of Revelation, and other memorable sites.
Rhine River Cruise
December 11 – December 20, 2026
Join Msgr. Mark Campbell as you prepare your heart for Christmas on this extraordinary 10-day Advent pilgrimage in Germany. It includes a scenic 5-day cruise on the Rhine River that will give you the opportunity to explore the world-famous Christmas markets in Munich, Speyer, Heidelburg, Rüdesheim, and Koblenz. Mass at an ancient abbey, prayer and fellowship with the Magnificat family, and the spectacular scenery along the Rhine River Valley will make this a journey toward Christmas that you will never forget.
Assisi and Rome
May 18– 27, 2027
Join Magnificat Editor-in-Chief Father Philip Nolan, o.p., on a ten-day journey through Assisi and Rome. In Assisi, walk in the footsteps of Saints Francis and Clare, pray in front of the San Damiano crucifix, beneath which Francis received his miraculous commission to rebuild Our Lord’s Church, visit the tomb of Saint Carlo Acutis, and contemplate the grandeur of the natural beauty that so inspired Francis to write the Canticle of the Sun. In Rome, you will be amazed by the architectural beauty of the city in which Saints Peter and Paul and hundreds of early Christians shed their blood in witness to the Faith. Pray the Angelus with Pope Leo XIV, and enjoy the cuisine of Rome and the artistic splendor created by the artists drawn to this Eternal City.
Danube River Cruise
July 5– 14, 2027
Join Father Gerald Murray on a ten-day cruise along the majestic Danube River as it passes through Germany, Austria, and Hungary. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to visit landmarks such as Marienplatz with its famous Glockenspiel, visit Schönbrunn Palace, the summer residence of the Hapsburgs, attend Mass in churches such as the beautiful Saint Stephen’s Cathedral, and take advantage of the opportunity to relax in the warm waters in the thermal Széchenyi Baths. Throughout, you will be renewed by the picturesque scenery afforded by the river view and the spiritual fellowship of your fellow Magnificat pilgrims.
Shrines and Saints of France
July 12– 21, 2027
For 10 days, experience the reality of the saying, “Where saints are, God is.” Explore shrines, homes, and places where saints such as Francis de Sales, Jane Frances de Chantal, John Mary Vianney, Margaret Mary Alacoque, Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Bernadette of Lourdes, and Catherine Labouré, spent their days working, praying, and drawing others into a deeper relationship with Jesus. Highlights include the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal, attending Mass at Saint-Mère-Église—near where American troops stormed the beaches of Normandy—the Sanctuary of Lourdes, the relics at Saint Chapelle, and the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris.
Shrines of Portugal, Spain, and France
October 11– 21, 2027
Enjoy the stunning natural beauty of Portugal, Spain, and France on this eleven-day pilgrimage exploring our rich Marian and Catholic heritage. Journey to the shrines of Fatima, Santiago de Compostela, the birthplace of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the Sanctuary of Lourdes, and be amazed at the architectural splendor of Sagrada Familia, Antoni Gaudi’s Gothic cathedral that was recently blessed by Pope Leo XIV and has been under construction since 1884.
Past Destinations
Ireland
July 26 - August 5, 2026
Msgr. Mark Campbell led a ten-day exploration of the rugged beauty of the Emerald Isle, home to saints who lived their faith, scholars and monks who preserved it, and missionaries who carried it throughout the world. Experience Marian devotion at the Shrine of Our Lady of Knock and feel the presence of Saint Patrick in the cathedral named after him.
Malta & Sicily
October 26 - November 4, 2025
Pilgrims experienced an incredible 10-day journey to the picturesque island nation of Malta. Nestled in the Mediterranean Sea just south of Sicily, Malta is where Saint Paul landed after being shipwrecked on his way to prison in Rome. It is home to some of the most striking architecture and beautiful churches dedicated to both Saint Paul and Our Blessed Mother in the world. Malta and Sicily’s Catholic heritage and long history of devotion to Our Lady make them perfect destinations during the Jubilee Year of Hope.
Italy – Jubilee Year
Sept 9–18, 2025
Fr. Gerald Murray led pilgrims for an extraordinary 10-day journey to Milan, Turin, Florence, Assisi, and Rome during the celebration of the Jubilee Year of Hope. They experienced the art, cuisine, architecture, and sacred treasures that make Italy unforgettable for any Catholic.
Marian Shrines
June 16–25, 2025
Fr. Michael O’Connor, O.P., led pilgrims on an unforgettable 10-day journey to Marian sites in Fàtima, Ávila, Segovia, Zaragoza, Lourdes, Montserrat, and Barcelona.
Greece & Ephesus
June 16–25, 2025
Pilgrims joined Father Sebastian White, O.P., Editor-in-Chief of Magnificat, for 10 days as the world of the New Testament and the Acts of the Apostles was brought to life.
Poland
September 28–October 8, 2024
Father Joseph Johnson led pilgrims on an extraordinary 11-day spiritual pilgrimage in the picturesque land of saints and incredible architecture, home to Saint John Paul II, Saint Faustina, and Saint Maximillian Kolbe.
Italy
September 9–19, 2024
Father Christopher Sullivan, friend of Magnificat, led pilgrims for 11 days in Rome, Assisi, Orvieto, Padua, Ravenna, and Venice exploring the artistic, architectural, and spiritual contributions Italy has made to our glorious Faith.
France
June 29 – July 7, 2024
Father Richard Veras led an extraordinary 9-day journey to inspiring sites of religious significance in one of the most beautiful countries in the world.
England & Scotland
May 31–June 11, 2024
Father Sebastian White, o.p., Editor-in-Chief of Magnificat, led pilgrims for 12 days visiting memorable religious and cultural sites of great significance.
Fatima & Spain
May 25–June 4, 2023
Fr. Sebastian White, O.P., Editor-in-Chief of Magnificat, led pilgrims on this unforgettable pilgrimage, inviting them to stand in the places Mary chose to announce her message of love.
The Walk to Emmaus, Flemish Master (c. 1600), Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main, Germany. CC BY-SA 4.0
