Ireland Pilgrimage

New Summer 2012 Trip

Spending time with my brothers and sisters from other parts of the world really opened my eyes to the universality of the Church.  We are all awesome sons and daughters of God!
-Jordan Opperman, University of Pittsburg 

Dates: June 1st-June 16th*
Trip Director: Michelle Dupong
Trip Co-Leaders: TBD
Amount to Fundraise:  $3000-$3500*

*Dates and Prices subject to change

Ireland is filled with wonder and allurement as many are drawn to the story of this land. A key part of its heritage is its strong Catholic roots initiated by the missionary efforts of St. Patrick. The Catholic identity of its people was world renowned. Today, the attack against the Church here has been brutal leaving the Faithful staggering on, but holding fast to hope. The opportunity awaits to reawaken the hearts our brothers and sisters in Faith to reclaim their identity in Christ and His Church. It is realistic to believe if this nation turns back to its Catholic roots, it could lead to a change within the whole of Europe.

The layout of this trip will begin with following in the footsteps of the saints before us as we pilgrimage to Knock, where our Lady appeared, and from there, traveling to other Sacred sites, including Croagh Patrick, monasteries, and other holy sites in Ireland. Following this, we will seek to share our Faith by engaging in evangelization. There is a possibility of joining efforts with St. Patrick’s Evangelization School located in Soho, the red-light district of London. The trip would be concluded by us joining the American delegation participating in the 50th International Eucharistic Congress held in Dublin as we experience the universality of the Church. The purpose of the Congress is two-fold: promoting the centrality of the Eucharist in the life and mission of the Church and showing us as Catholics the duty we have of reflecting the Eucharist through the way we live our lives.