Pilgrimage Testimonials

"Too many to pick just one! I loved visiting the sites of soon to be saint Pier Giorgio. Especially his Mom's family home in Pollone. I also loved how active the whole trip was, averaging about 20,000 steps a day and some days well over 30k. I also really enjoyed being able to got out to lunch and dinner on our own and experience the local ristorante's and the culture of each city we were in. Assisi is always amazing and so is Rome. I enjoyed the tours of St Peter's Basilica and the catacombs during some free time. I especially liked all of the free time that we had to explore all of the sites and have time for ample prayer. It was an active trip but it was also very contemplative and spiritually renewing. Mass with the Pope was another highlight! Praise God for allowing that to happen."

"I have a new appreciation for the daily rosary. I feel more centered and grounded. More prepared and confident to share the faith."

"During the 6 days of walking, I spent a lot of quiet time for reflection & prayer which was something I truly desired and was able to do. I feel intimately connected with the Holy Spirit and will continue to go on long brisk walks while having conversations with our Heavenly Father."

"There were so many favorite moments along the Camino. Our tour guide was incredible. She was very resourceful, full of interesting facts and insights about the Camino, and truly enjoyed her sense of humor. In retrospect, the layout of the tour was wonderful, as we eased into our 6-day walk with first visiting Avila. All of the hotels along the way were always clean, well-equipped with amenities (even hair dryers), and many of the dinners were excellent.

Our group of pilgrims was wonderful. I feel like I have 20 new friends, that I will certainly keep in touch with over the next years. Thank you for all that you did to make this such a memorable pilgrimage for us all."

"My favorite moment was seeing the image of Our Lady of Czestochowa for the first time! Hearing the trumpets “put her to bed” and “wake her up again” gave me goosebumps! My Mom is pure Polish, so I grew up hearing about The Black Madonna."

"I have traveled to Italy more than a dozen times, and I've been to more than 20 countries on various pilgrimages or other trips. This pilgrimage that you organized for us was - hands down - the best trip I have ever taken (anywhere and for any reason). The ease with which you communicated with us beat even the most relaxing vacations I have had. The guides were knowledgeable, our manager, was fun yet professional (and faithful), and you handled our needs to fix our one issue so easily."

"My favorite moment was having mass at the river where Lydia, the first European convert, and her family were baptized. It was so peaceful there... and profound."

"My favorite time on the pilgrimage is celebrating Mass each day. Celebrating Mass in the Grotto of the Apostles was particularly blessed and unforeseen. The manifestation of the Spirit was apparent."

"Each step of the process was meticulous. I felt valued and cared for. Specifically Krista in the Tekton office who promptly replied to questions/concerns and [our tour guide] who cared for each one of the pilgrims like family."