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Pilgrimages with Bishop Kicanas & Deacon Ed Sheffer

Pray at the great shrines of the faith

Travel with Bishop Gerald Kicanas, bishop emeritus of Tucson, and Deacon Ed Sheffer of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, on pilgrimages with Mass every day.

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Past pilgrimages
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Europe and Egypt
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30+ years of Catholic pilgrimage
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Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas & Deacon Ed Sheffer

Bishop emeritus of Tucson, and deacon of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish

Bishop Gerald Kicanas was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Chicago in 1967 and served as Bishop of Tucson from 2003 to 2017. He was vice president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and chaired the board of Catholic Relief Services.

Deacon Ed Sheffer serves at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Tucson. Together they have led Canterbury pilgrims to Ireland and Scotland, Egypt, and Greece and Turkey.

Where Bishop Kicanas and Deacon Ed are going next

Upcoming pilgrimages

Every pilgrimage they are leading that is open for booking.

April 2 - 14, 2027
Marian Shrines, Paris, and Lisieux with Bishop Kicanas & Deacon Ed Sheffer

Marian Shrines, Paris, and Lisieux with Bishop Kicanas & Deacon Ed Sheffer

April 2 - 14, 2027
Departing from Phoenix (PHX)
From$5,999
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What pilgrims say

“Their staff was extremely helpful, seamlessly leading our group of 150 from San Diego to San Francisco. We enjoyed superb hotels, hearty meals, and daily Mass at the missions. Each pilgrim left spiritually refreshed and inspired.”

Bishop James S. WallBishop James S. Wall
Bishop of the Diocese of Gallup
What to expect

Why travel with Bishop Kicanas and Deacon Ed

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A bishop with the group

Bishop Kicanas travels with the group for the whole pilgrimage, celebrating Mass and preaching along the way.

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Daily Mass

Mass is celebrated every day, arranged with each parish or shrine before you travel.

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Confession throughout

A priest travels with the group and is available for confession throughout the pilgrimage.

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First-class accommodations

Comfortable first-class hotels throughout the pilgrimage.

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Fellowship

You travel with like-minded Catholics, and with friends who are not Catholic but want to come along. Everyone is welcome.

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Good food and great wine!

Group dinners feature the local cuisine and wines of each region you visit.

Also on every trip
  • Canterbury tour director
  • Licensed local guides
  • Admissions
  • Private coaches
  • 24-hour emergency support
Destinations

Where they lead pilgrimages

Bishop Kicanas and Deacon Ed have led pilgrimages with Canterbury to Ireland and Scotland, Egypt, and Greece and Turkey. In 2027 they take a group to the Marian shrines of Portugal, Spain and France.

St. Patrick’s Cathedral, DublinIrelandArmagh, Downpatrick, Knock, Croagh Patrick and Glendalough.See the destination →The Pyramids of Giza at sunsetEgyptCairo, Luxor and the shrines of the Nile.See the destination →The Temple of Apollo at Ancient CorinthGreece and TurkeyIn the footsteps of St. Paul, from Ephesus to Corinth and Athens.See the destination →The torchlight procession at LourdesFrance, Lourdes and ParisLourdes, Paris, Lisieux, Nevers and Ars.See the destination →The monastery of MontserratSpainBarcelona, Montserrat and the shrines of Spain.See the destination →The Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary at FátimaPortugal and FátimaFátima, Santarém and Lisbon.See the destination →
Before you book

Common questions

Each pilgrimage page carries its own full detail on pricing, payments and what is included. These come up on all of them.

Is there Mass every day?+
Yes. Daily Mass is booked with each parish or shrine before you travel, and the group travels with a priest who celebrates it.
Can I book my own flights?+
You are always welcome to arrange your own flights. Booking your own airfare lets you spend miles, handpick your seats, upgrade directly with the airline, or deviate from the group. Select the land-only option at registration and we will send the arrival details you need to meet the group.
Can I arrive early or stay later?+
Absolutely. If you would like to arrive earlier or depart later than the group, or upgrade your airfare, email hello@canterburypilgrimages.com and we will price the deviation for you. Group flight schedules are sent digitally and by mail 30 days before departure.
What if a pilgrimage does not fill?+
Countless months go into organizing each pilgrimage, so we do our best never to cancel one. In the rare case we do, you may transfer to another trip or to new dates, or receive 100% of what you have paid back to your original payment method within 10 business days.
Is a pilgrimage the same as a tour?+
No. A pilgrimage is not a vacation or an excursion. It is a spiritual journey built around daily Mass, time at sacred sites, and Scripture brought to life. Millions have gone before you looking for a way to physically connect with their faith in Christ.
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