Lisbon, Portugal, is a city rich in Catholic tradition and the birthplace of St. Anthony of Padua, one of the Church’s most beloved saints. Pilgrims will visit his home, along with the Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing magnificent Manueline architecture. We will also see the Lisbon Cathedral, the city’s oldest church, whose Romanesque and Gothic elements reflect Lisbon’s deep Christian roots.

Fátima is one of the world’s most important Marian shrines, where Our Lady appeared to three shepherd children in 1917 with a message of prayer and conversion. Students will visit the Chapel of the Apparitions, participate in the evening processions and experience the deep faith of millions who come here to honor the Blessed Mother.

The historic city of Salamanca is home to Spain’s oldest university and breathtaking churches, including the New Cathedral, where devotion to Mary is central. The Plaza Mayor is the most beautiful in Spain. Walking its ancient streets, pilgrims experience the living faith of Spain and its tradition of Catholic scholarship.

In Ávila, pilgrims encounter the legacy of St. Teresa of Jesus, one of the Church’s great mystics and reformers. Visits to the Convent of St. Teresa and the city’s medieval walls highlight her life of prayer and reform, inspiring young people to deeper friendship with Christ and Our Lady.

Zaragoza is home to the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pilar, the oldest Marian shrine in the world, built where Mary appeared to St. James. It was here that St. Josemaría Escrivá was ordained a priest, making it a place of profound meaning for our journey “in his footsteps.”

Nestled in the Pyrenees, the shrine of Our Lady of Torreciudad was deeply loved by St. Josemaría Escrivá, who promoted devotion here as a place of prayer and reconciliation. Students will experience its striking modern sanctuary and the serene setting that drew the saint throughout his life.

In Lourdes, France, Our Lady appeared to St. Bernadette in 1858, calling the world to prayer and penance. Known for its miraculous spring and healing baths, Lourdes remains a place of deep Marian devotion, where millions of pilgrims seek hope, peace, and renewed faith each year.

In Paris, where we will pray at the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal, site of Our Lady’s apparition to St. Catherine Labouré. Pilgrims will also experience the beauty of Paris, from the restored Notre-Dame Basilica to the iconic Eiffel Tower, blending faith, culture, and friendship.