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Pilgrimages with Dan & Stephanie Burke

Pray where the saints prayed

Travel with the founders of the Avila Institute and hosts of EWTN’s Divine Intimacy Radio, on pilgrimages built around prayer, with Mass every day.

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Past pilgrimages
4 destinations
Europe and the Holy Land
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Canterbury
30+ years of Catholic pilgrimage
Your hosts

Dan & Stephanie Burke

Founders of the Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation

Dan Burke is the founder and president of the Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation, which offers studies in spiritual theology to students in 90 countries and helps prepare men for seminary in more than 100 dioceses. He is a past president and chief operating officer of EWTN’s news network, a best-selling author and editor, and the founder of Apostoli Viae.

Dan and his wife, Stephanie, host Divine Intimacy Radio together each week on EWTN Radio. They have four children and lead their pilgrimages together.

Where the Burkes are going next

Upcoming pilgrimages

Every pilgrimage Dan and Stephanie are leading that is open for booking.

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 the Burkes

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Teaching on the interior life

Dan and Stephanie teach along the way, drawing on the Church’s tradition of prayer and spiritual theology to connect each place with the life of the soul.

02

Daily Mass

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

03

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 the Burkes lead pilgrimages

Dan and Stephanie have led pilgrimages with Canterbury to Ireland, France, Poland and the Holy Land. These are the places they return to.

St. Patrick’s Cathedral, DublinIrelandArmagh, Downpatrick, Knock, Croagh Patrick and Glendalough.See the destination →The torchlight procession at LourdesFrance, Lourdes and ParisLourdes, Paris, Lisieux, Nevers and Ars.See the destination →The medieval walls of ÁvilaCarmelite SaintsIn the footsteps of St. Teresa of Ávila and St. John of the Cross.See the pilgrimage →KrakówPoland and the Divine Mercy shrinesKraków, the Divine Mercy Shrine and Czestochowa.See the destination →Jerusalem and the Old CityThe Holy LandJerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth and Galilee.See the destination →The Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary at FátimaMarian ShrinesFátima, Lourdes and the great apparition sites of Europe.See the page →
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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