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Divine Mercy Pilgrimage Tour to Poland – Sts. John Paul II, Faustina, Kolbe, Stein — Black Madonna

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The Divine Mercy Pilgrimage Tour to Poland for 2024 or 2025 visits the important Shrines and Sights of Saint Faustina and Pope John Paul II, including St. Casimir, Sister Faustina’s childhood church where she was baptized and received First Holy Communion and the Divine Mercy Shrine in Krakow located next to the convent where she is buried. Visit Pope John Paul II’s childhood home, the church in Wadowice, and the National Shrine of Poland to Our Lady of Czestochowa.  See the stunning Black Madonna.  Visit the Franciscan Monastery founded by St. Maximillian Kolbe and the Nazi Concentration Camp in Auschwitz where he sacrificed his life to spare a Jewish prisoner. Recall the memory of St. Edith Stein who died at Auschwitz as well.  Walk through the picturesque walled city of Krakow and visit the hilltop Wawel Castle and Cathedral. Join Catholic Journeys on a Divine Mercy Pilgrimage Tour that features both the excitement and culture of Poland’s capital, Warsaw and the calm and relaxation of village life in the mountains and village life of Zakopane.  Discover the delightful flavors of Poland.  Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet while on pilgrimage.  Go ahead and book a Divine Mercy Poland Pilgrimage Tour now for 2024 or 2025.

 

Tour Details of Divine Mercy & Saints of Poland Pilgrimage Tour - Faustina, JPII, Kolbe, Stein
See the Black Madonna and Walk in the Footsteps of Saint John Paul II, Saint Faustina, Saint Maximilian Kolbe & Saint Edith Stein

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Itinerary for Divine Mercy & Saints of Poland Pilgrimage Tour - Faustina, JPII, Kolbe, Stein
See the Black Madonna and Walk in the Footsteps of Saint John Paul II, Saint Faustina, Saint Maximilian Kolbe & Saint Edith Stein

Day 1USA- Warsaw

poland flag pilgrimage tourBoard a transatlantic flight bound for Warsaw, Poland. Dinner is served on board.

Day 2Warsaw

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Your tour director is at the airport to warmly greet you and soon you’re comfortably settled at your hotel.  Upon arrival, Mass at St. James Church, the church St. Faustina went to when she arrived in Warsaw. The rest of the day is to relax. This evening enjoys a welcome dinner and a show at a local restaurant.

Day 3Warsaw - Old Town - Royal Castle


After breakfast, explore the Old Town, comprised of beautiful maze-like cobblestone streets and picturesque architecture that are symbols of Poland’s successful rebuild following its destruction during World War II.  See the Market Square which is the center of the city filled with restaurants, cafes, and shops, the Barbican, defense-like structures rebuilt following World War II, and the Warsaw Ghetto monument commemorating the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising of 1943 during World War II. Walkthrough Lazienski Park. This beautifully landscaped park holds a large bronze statue of the famous Polish composer Frederic Chopin.  New research demonstrates listening to Chopin’s music produces health benefits and can help keep the doctor away!  View the magnificently restored Royal Castle which is the official residence of the Polish monarchs. Visit and  Mass at Visit 3-9 Zytnia  Street where Faustina entered the convent. Dinner and overnight.

Day 4Warsaw - Swinice Warckie -Niepokalanow- Our Lady of Czestochowa

St. Casimir poland divine mercy poland pilgrimage catholic journeysAfter breakfast, travel to Czestochowa, with a stop in Swinice Warckie to visit the parish church St. Casimir where St. Faustina was baptized, Helen Kowalska. Continue to Niepokalanow, see a Franciscan Monastery founded by St. Maximillian Kolbe and home of the Basilica of the Virgin Mary.  The next stop is the site of Poland’s greatest pilgrimage shrine, Our Lady of Czestochowa.  Dinner and overnight

Day 5Czestochowa - Wadowice - Zakopane

This morning you will have Mass and Visit Jasna Gora Monastery with the Black Madonna picture. One of the most important places of religious worship in the Christian world, with a tradition of pilgrimages that goes back to the 14th century. Our Holy Father has frequently visited Jasna Gorna Monastery, known as the Shrine of the Black Madonna. The group will celebrate Mass at the Pauline Monastery and venerate the priceless treasures contained within, including the Miraculous Icon.  Next travel to Zakopane, with a stop along the way in Wadowice, the birthplace of Karol Wojtyla. Visit the house where the Pope, John Paul II, was born. It has since been turned into a shrine-like museum. You will also visit the church he attended and was baptized as a child. Next, continue on to Zakopane, a resort village nestled in the splendor of the Tatras region. This afternoon we take a cable car ride to the nearby mountaintop for extraordinary views. Dinner and overnight.

Day 6 Zakopane - Salt Mines - Krakow

trail tatra mountains Poland divine mercy pilgrimage tour catholic journeysBefore leaving the beautiful Zakopane,  for the great city of Krakow, you will follow a short distance on one of John Paul II’s walking trails of the Zakopane region, a beautifully situated place within Tatras Mountains in the valley between Gubalowka and Giewont.  Zakopane and its vicinity is something of a mountain folklore reserve, with many pearls of typical wooden architecture. Horse-drawn carriages will take you to Kalatowki (optional). Admire picturesque landscapes of Polish highest mountains and visits the Hermitage of St. Brother Albert, founder of the Albertine Order. A short walk along colorful Krupowki Street for some last-minute shopping in the local bazaar.  En route to Krakow, there will be a stop at the Wieliczka Salt Mines a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has a gorgeous chapel, a statue of St. John Paul II, and a Last Supper scene.  Upon arrival in Krakow, settled in, then perhaps a short stroll in the old city before or after your dinner.

 

Day 7 Krakow - Auschwitz - Krakow

Saint Mary's Basilica Krakow Poland divine mercy pilgrimage tourAfter breakfast explore Market Square and hear the silver trumpet of the bugler from St Mary’s Tower. Within the Cathedral you may pray before the extraordinary Wit Stwosz altar. The surroundings of the square have remained unchanged for almost 700 years and contain buildings of historic value such as St. Mary’s Church with the famous wooden altar, the Town Hall Tower, the Cloth Hall, and the burgher’s houses. Tour the Cathedral, Coronation Chapel, and the Royal Chambers where a superb collection of Arras tapestries is on view.  In the afternoon you will visit Auschwitz, the notorious Nazi concentration camp which has the most visited museum in Poland. You will see the cell that imprisoned St. Maximillian Kolbe and the Martyrdom Museum recalling the horrors of the Holocaust. Recall that St. Edith Stein died here as well.  Return to Krakow for dinner and overnight.

Day 8Krakow - Full Day Visit to Lagiewniki

divine mercy chapel Poland pilgrimage tour catholic journeysAfter breakfast depart for the day excursion to Lagiewniki. The capital of the Divine Mercy. It was here that originated the message of the Divine Mercy, which Christ Himself wished to pass on to our generation, through the mediation of St. Faustina. The Sanctuary houses a grace-working image of Merciful Jesus and the relics of St. Faustina. You will also visit the Shrine of Divine Mercy, St. Faustina’s convent chapel, and St. Faustina’s Tomb. Return to Krakow for our farewell dinner.

Day 9Krakow - Home

Leave Krakow for the return flights home.

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See the Black Madonna and Walk in the Footsteps of Saint John Paul II, Saint Faustina, Saint Maximilian Kolbe & Saint Edith Stein
Dates, Pricing, and Booking for Divine Mercy Saints of Poland Pilgrimage Tour
Make a Deposit to reserve your place. Prices start at $2,899 for Land Only
2023 Divine Mercy Poland Pilgrimage Tour Dates
PO23 0918

September  18 – 26, 2023

Saint John Vianney Parish Pilgrimage

$3,599 Book Here

$2,899 land only

  2024 Divine Mercy Poland Pilgrimage Tour Dates  
PO24 0410

April 1 – 9, 2024

Feast of Divine Mercy

Fr. Terry Hayden

With Fr. Terry Hayden

Anyone can join.  Please join us!

$3,959 Book Here

$2,899 land only

PO24 0415

 April 29 – May 7, 2024

st michael catholic church

with Deacon Manny & Fr. Paul

Anyone can join.  Please join us!

$3,959 Book Here

$2,999 land only

PO24 0610

June 10 – 18, 2024

father gary copping

with Fr. Gary Copping

Anyone can join.  Please join us!

$3,959 Book Here

$2,999 land only

PO24 0909 September  9 – 17, 2024

$3,959 Book Here

$2,999 land only

2025 Divine Mercy Poland Pilgrimage Tour Dates
PO25 0421

April 21 – 29, 2025

Feast of Divine Mercy

$3,959 Book Here

$2,999 land only

PO25 0609 June 9 – 17, 2025

$3,959 Book Here

$2,999 land only

PO25 0915 September  15 – 23, 2025

$3,959 Book Here

$2,999 land only

Single Room Supplement: $669

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Pre-Stay in Warsaw – Overnight Hotel & Breakfast

Double Room w/breakfast only per person $109 · Single Room w/breakfast only one person $189 · Private Airport Transfer per person $59

Post Stay in Krakow – Overnight Hotel & Breakfast

Double Room w/breakfast only per person $115 · Single Room w/breakfast only one person $219 · Private Airport Transfer per person $65

Upgrade to Premium Economy 

An upgrade to premium economy is available for $1,850 per person roundtrip with the following conditions:  the pilgrimage tour must be 1) paid in full more than 90 days before departure and 2) Guest Information Completed in order to guarantee the price and schedule.

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FAQ about Divine Mercy & Saints of Poland Pilgrimage Tour - Faustina, JPII, Kolbe, Stein
See the Black Madonna and Walk in the Footsteps of Saint John Paul II, Saint Faustina, Saint Maximilian Kolbe & Saint Edith Stein

Where will we stay in Poland?

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How do I meet up with the group if I make my own flight arrangements? 

Arrival times vary between dates and within pilgrimages.  If you make your own flight arrangements, we can arrange a private airport transfer in Warsaw for $59 per person and in Krakow for $65.  We recommend using our transfer service because they are known and trusted drivers.  As soon as you have your flight information, email Marcelle.

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Fr Gerald Seiler, Archdiocese of New Orleans

Solo Traveller

“Everything was fantastic! The Guide was excellent, the hotels were wonderful and the meals were superb! We felt completely safe. Except for Ukrainian flags flying next to the Polish flags, there was no sign that there was a war going on in the neighboring country. There were no refugees that we could tell in the shrines and places we visited and my Permanent Deacon and I were able to concelebrate the Divine Mercy Feast Day Mass at the Shrine with Archbishop Marek Jędraszewski. Thank you for offering me this opportunity.”

April 28, 2022

Ralph and Linda

Couple Traveller

Our thanks to you for making our trip to Poland so memorable.
We thought that the hotels that we stayed at were excellent. Father Doyle did an outstanding job of being “ Our Shepherd.” Our tour guide Magdalena was outstanding and I will forward you the photos that she recently sent to us. One recommendation –if you can arrange to fly from New Orleans to Frankfort and then to Poland so that there would only be two legs to the flight instead of three that would be a major plus.
Again thanks for all your help and give our best.

August 7, 2018

Belle

Solo Traveller

Thank you Jimmy for keeping us going. Appreciate your dedication. I am blessed to have been in the company of each one of you and getting to know you.
Thank you for your encouragement.

August 7, 2018

Bonnie H

Solo Traveller

It was a blessing and a pleasure to meet every one of you! 💗 I am overwhelmed with gratitude and love for Our Lady and the Lord! Thank you for all of your words of wisdom and love! I will treasure this amazing experience in my heart forever!

August 1, 2018
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