Marian Shrines
Eleven days from Fátima to Barcelona, by way of Santarém, Lisbon, Lourdes, Zaragoza and Montserrat, with Mass each day. We arrive in Fátima on May 13, the Feast of Our Lady of Fátima and the 47th anniversary of Fr. Roy Eco’s ordination.
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Fr. Roy Eco
Fr. Roy Eco was ordained a priest on May 13, 1980, the Feast of Our Lady of Fátima. This pilgrimage marks the 47th anniversary of his ordination, which we celebrate with Mass at Fátima on the feast itself.
He travels with us for the whole pilgrimage, offering daily Mass, confession and the sacraments.
“I am the Immaculate Conception.”
Our Lady to St. Bernadette, Lourdes, March 25, 1858
The name Our Lady gave at the Grotto of Massabielle. Between Fátima and the Pillar at Zaragoza, we spend two nights in Lourdes, celebrating Mass at the Sanctuary, praying at the Grotto and joining the candlelight procession.
The Grotto of Massabielle · Lourdes
Portugal, France & Spain, May 12 to 22, 2027
Eleven days, nine nights in Fátima, Lisbon, Lourdes, Zaragoza and Barcelona, with Santarém, Sintra and Montserrat along the way, and Mass each day.
Departure
Our pilgrimage begins as we depart the United States on our overnight flight to Lisbon, Portugal.
Arrival in Lisbon & Fátima
Upon arrival at Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport, our local professional tour escort will greet us and accompany us by motorcoach north to Fátima, where Our Lady appeared six times to three shepherd children between May and October of 1917.
After check-in, we gather this evening for a special Mass celebrated by our chaplain, Fr. Roy Eco, in honor of the 47th anniversary of his priestly ordination. Fr. Roy was ordained on May 13, 1980, the Feast of Our Lady of Fátima, and there is no more fitting place in the world to mark that anniversary than at the shrine of the very feast on which he was called to the priesthood.
Following Mass, we gather for a welcome dinner before joining the faithful for the Candlelight Rosary Procession, celebrated this evening on the Feast of Our Lady of Fátima.
Fátima
Today is devoted entirely to the Fátima sanctuary. We begin with Mass at the Capelinha das Aparições, built on the very spot where Our Lady appeared to Lúcia dos Santos and her cousins Jacinta and Francisco Marto. We then visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, where the tombs of St. Jacinta, St. Francisco, and Sr. Lúcia invite quiet prayer. Continuing to the Igreja Matriz de Fátima, we visit the parish church where the three shepherd children were baptized. This evening we join the faithful for the Candlelight Marian Procession.
Fátima, Santarém, St. Anthony’s & Lisbon
This morning we make our way along the Way of the Cross through Aljustrel, Valinhos, and Loca do Cabeço, the sites of the apparitions and the appearances of the Angel of Peace, walking in the footsteps of the three shepherd children across the same countryside they traversed over a century ago. We then begin our journey south toward Lisbon, stopping in Santarém to venerate one of the most significant Eucharistic miracles in the history of the Church. In the 13th century, a consecrated host began to bleed and has been venerated at the Church of St. Stephen ever since, drawing pilgrims for nearly eight centuries. Continuing south to Lisbon, we celebrate Mass at the Church of St. Anthony of Lisbon, built on the site where the beloved Doctor of the Church was born in 1195, before checking in to our hotel for dinner.
Sintra, Sé & Lisbon
This morning we journey to Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage town, to visit the historic Moorish Castle, built during the 8th and 9th centuries, its ramparts offering sweeping views across the surrounding countryside. We then have time to explore Sintra’s charming town center before returning to Lisbon. In the afternoon we visit the Lisbon Cathedral, the Sé, the oldest church in the city dating to 1147.
Lisbon & Lourdes
After breakfast, we transfer to Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport for our flight to Toulouse, France. Upon arrival, we board our motorcoach for the drive to Lourdes, arriving in the evening. Lourdes is one of the most visited pilgrimage destinations in the world, the site where Our Lady appeared eighteen times to the young St. Bernadette Soubirous between February and July of 1858. Those who wish may join the faithful this evening for the Candlelight Marian Procession at the shrine.
Lourdes
We spend the day immersed in the grace of the Lourdes sanctuary. We begin with Mass before visiting the Grotto of Massabielle, where Our Lady appeared to St. Bernadette and revealed the miraculous spring whose waters have been associated with countless healings. We tour St. Bernadette’s childhood home and the basilica grounds, visit the Carmelite Monastery, and enter the underground Basilica of St. Pius X, one of the largest churches in the world, capable of holding 25,000 pilgrims. The afternoon includes the healing baths and the Eucharistic Procession before we gather this evening for the Candlelight Marian Procession.
Lourdes & Zaragoza
After breakfast we bid farewell to Lourdes and cross into Spain, making our way to Zaragoza, home to the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. This magnificent shrine stands on the site where Our Lady appeared to the Apostle James on the banks of the Ebro River in 40 AD, before her Assumption into heaven, making it the oldest Marian shrine in the world. We celebrate Mass here and venerate the small Romanesque statue of Our Lady atop the pillar she is said to have left as a sign of her presence.
Zaragoza, Montserrat & Barcelona
Following breakfast we depart for Montserrat, the dramatic mountain monastery of Catalonia rising nearly 4,000 feet above the surrounding plains. The Benedictine Monastery of Montserrat, founded in the 11th century, is home to La Moreneta, the beloved Black Madonna, a Romanesque statue of Our Lady venerated since the 12th century and considered the patron of Catalonia. We celebrate Mass and venerate the image before continuing to Barcelona for hotel check-in and dinner.
Barcelona & Sagrada Família
This morning we visit the Basílica de la Sagrada Família, Antoni Gaudí’s extraordinary unfinished masterpiece, under construction since 1882 and consecrated as a minor basilica by Pope Benedict XVI in 2010. Its soaring towers and intricate facades, drawing on Gothic and Art Nouveau traditions, are a breathtaking meditation in stone on the life of Christ and the mysteries of the faith. We celebrate Mass here before enjoying a guided tour of Barcelona, taking in the Gothic Quarter, Las Ramblas, and the city’s rich Catalan heritage.
Return home
With hearts renewed by the grace of pilgrimage and the intercession of Our Lady of Fátima, Our Lady of Lourdes, and Our Lady of the Pillar, we transfer to Barcelona’s El Prat Airport for our return flight home to the United States.
What’s included
Everything below is covered by the package price.
Your hotels in Portugal, France and Spain
Four-star hotels throughout: two nights in Fátima, two in Lisbon, two in Lourdes, one in Zaragoza and two in Barcelona. Hotels are subject to final confirmation; if a hotel changes, it is replaced with one of the same standard.
Price per person
Per person, including roundtrip group airfare. Premium economy and business class are available: call us for pricing.
Shared rooms are always doubles with two beds. If you would like us to match you with a roommate, tell us when you book and we will do our best. Please note that if we cannot find you a match by the final payment date of February 11, 2027, the single room supplement will apply.
Couples, families, friends, singles, all are welcome!
Some pilgrims come as a couple, some bring the whole family, some come with a friend from the parish, and plenty come on their own. Everyone is welcome.
$200 per person is non-refundable.
Final payment is due 90 days before departure. Payment plans are available if you would like to make smaller payments before then.
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Fátima, Lourdes and the Pillar
May 12 to 22, 2027, with Fr. Roy Eco. Reserve today with a $450 deposit per pilgrim.
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Frequently asked questions
This is an active program that covers a good amount of ground each day. Expect a wake-up call around 7am, departure by 9am and a return to the hotel between 5pm and 6pm. You should be able to walk 3 to 4 miles a day at a moderate pace, with uneven surfaces, stairs, cobblestones and some slopes. The Way of the Cross at Fátima is a walk on country paths, and there is a flight from Lisbon to Toulouse and long coach days from Lourdes to Zaragoza and on to Barcelona.
May is usually mild and pleasant in Portugal and Spain, with warm afternoons and cool evenings. Lourdes, in the foothills of the Pyrenees, is cooler and often rainy, so bring layers and a light rain jacket for the evening processions, and comfortable walking shoes.
Yes. We arrive in Fátima on May 13, the Feast of Our Lady of Fátima, celebrate Mass that evening for Fr. Roy’s anniversary and join the Candlelight Rosary Procession. The feast draws very large crowds to the sanctuary, so expect busy squares and some waiting.
Yes. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the return date, and passport cards are not accepted for international travel. We need your passport details at least 90 days before departure. Entry rules for Europe can change, so we will let you know before departure if anything new applies to your trip.
Yes. The price includes group airfare; if you book your own flights, the price is reduced by $1,000. Tell us at registration so we can line your arrival up with the group’s in Lisbon on May 13 and its departure from Barcelona on May 22. If you would like group air from a different airport, call us for a quote.
Final payment is due on February 11, 2027, 90 days before departure. Payment plans are available if you would like to make smaller payments before then.
We strongly encourage travel insurance for all of our pilgrims, and we partner with Allianz Travel Insurance to offer affordable coverage. Most of our pilgrims choose the Classic Plan. Insurance can be quoted and purchased after registration.
A pilgrimage is not a vacation or excursion but a unique spiritual journey that provides many opportunities to deepen your relationship with God and enrich your Catholic faith by bringing Scripture to life. Pilgrimages offer the opportunity to let Christ draw you near.
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