Our pilgrimage begins at the Carmelite Shrine in Munster, IN, where we will celebrate Holy Mass, spend time in prayer, tour the shrine, and enjoy a delicious catered lunch.

The serene grounds of the shrine feature several sacred sites, including the Marian Grotto, the Stations of the Cross—with a special focus on the 14th Station, the Grotto of the Lord’s Tomb—and the monastery church, home to the miraculous figure of Our Lady of Ludźmierz, Queen of the Polish Highlanders. Pilgrims can also visit the Chapel of Our Lady of Mercy and the Highlanders’ Chapel, among other beautiful spaces for reflection.

Scattered throughout the peaceful gardens, nestled among the trees, stand statues of Polish saints and Carmelite figures, including St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus and her father, St. Louis Martin, St. Raphael Kalinowski, St. Maximilian Kolbe, and St. John Paul II.

This visit to a true oasis of prayer and silence is sure to deepen your faith and renew your spirit.

Guided by Fr. Jerome, we will walk the Stations of the Cross, following in the footsteps of our Lord at the Shrine of Christ's Passion. This prayerful meditation will lead us through a profound encounter with Christ’s final journey.

Afterward, enjoy time to explore the shrine’s other inspiring exhibits, including Moses and the Ten Commandments and the Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine.

Take some time to visit the amazing gift shop before boarding the bus and returning to St. Mary. 

 As our journey comes to an end, we will take time for final prayers and reflections with Fr. Jerome, leaving not just as fellow pilgrims, but as friends.