A Very Special Pilgrimage - Dec 5-14, 2024

To end 2024, we wanted to put together a very special pilgrimage. So in addition to our regular 6 night Medjugorje pilgrimage experience with Mirjana the visionary, we are adding two extra days at the end, which will include a visit with Fr. Svetozar Kraljevic in Mostar, a visit with Fr. Jozo Zovko in Zagreb, as well as the beautiful Christmas Marketplace in Zagreb city square that has been voted #1 in Europe for three years in a row.

Fr. Svet was in Medjugorje for almost 30 years, and spoke weekly to English speaking groups. He is an author, and his simple way of speaking is very inspirational. Fr. Svet was transferred to Mostar a number of years ago, and it is a privilege to see him once again.

For those who have been to Medjugorje before 2008, you will remember Fr. Jozo. He was the pastor of St. James in Medjugorje when the apparitions began, and has spoken to countless groups over the years. He was moved to Zagreb in 2008. His talks are very inspirational, and a special individual blessing is given at the end of his talk. Fr. Jozo has been ill with cancer for a number of years now, so this visit does depend upon his health. When we contacted him about this trip, he was very happy and excited to see the group.

Space is very limited for this group. The maximum size is 30 people.

About Our Pilgrimages

F or those of you who have never been to Medjugorje, you will experience one of the most spiritual, and peaceful places on earth. One of the best descriptions of Medjugorje we have ever heard is: "Medjugorje is a place where Heaven touches the earth". After visiting Medjugorje we are sure you will agree.

W hy go with us? Together we have taken almost 10,000 pilgrims to Medjugorje since 1983. We specialize in small groups so each pilgrimage will be a special and personal experience. We use expert licensed local guides that are with you every day of your pilgrimage. And while we have a full schedule planned, you still have personal time, which is so important on a pilgrimage.

A lmost all of our groups for 2023 will be staying with Mirjana and Marko Soldo. Mirjana used to receive a monthly apparition on the 2nd of each month until March 2020, and will receive an apparition on her birthday, March 18, each year for the rest of her life. It is an amazing experience to stay with a visionary during your stay. Mirjana intereacts with the group during meals, and gives an extensive private talk, and question/answer session with the group during the pilgrimage.

W e will help take the worry out of traveling and allow you to relax and focus on what Jesus and Our Lady have planned for you. This pilgrimage is your pilgrimage and a journey with Our Lady and we are here to do our absolute best to show you the Medjugorje that we know and love.

T he visionaries in Medjugorje tell us that no one goes to Medjugorje by accident. We are called individually by Our Lady. What an awesome thought! If you feel called to go to Medjugorje then answer Our Lady's invitation! Traveling to Medjugorje is truly a life changing experience, and one that you will remember for the rest of your life!

* Sample Day by Day Itineray. Actual Itinerary Can Vary.

Day 1: US - Europe
Board your overnight transatlantic flights from your home town. Meals are served on board.

Day 2: Europe - Split - Medjugorje
Upon early morning arrival in Frankfurt, we will connect with our 1.5 hour flight to Split. Upon arrival, we will be greeted by our local guide Snjezana Zovko or driver who will then take you on a 2.5 hour ride by private motorcoach to the village of Medjugorje. Once there, you will be introduced to your host family where you will be staying for the next seven nights.

Day 3-7: Medjugorje
The beauty of this simple village is enhanced by the opportunity to share our faith with thousands of pilgrims from all over the world. Our local guide Snjezana will accompany you throughout the week, and will help plan your daily activities. Each evening at dinner the schedule for the following day will be posted in the dining room. Just some of the activities you will enjoy throughout the week are:

English Mass each morning at 10am at St James Church. On Feast days and Sundays English Mass is at Noon. At 5pm each evening (6pm Sep 1-May 31) we will join local villagers and pilgrims to pray the Joyful and Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary. Be present in the church during the time of the apparitions at 5:40pm (6:40 Sep 10-May 1) (although the visionaries are not present) and then stay for Croatian Mass and the Blessing of the Sick. On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays there is Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and on Fridays Veneration of the Cross in the church.

We will follow the same path up Apparition Hill where the young visionaries first encountered Our Lady, and pray at the statue which commemorates the spot where Our Lady first appeared to the visionaries. We will also visit and pray at "Blue Cross", which is a very special place at the base of Apparition Hill where the visionaries would meet in the early days of the apparitions to avoid the Communist police. We will have the opportunity to climb Mt. Krizevac (Cross Mountain), where in 1933 the villagers built a 29' high cross on the anniversary of Jesus' crucifixion. This Cross contains a relic from the True Cross of Christ given to the villagers by the Pope.

Depending upon schedule and availability, our local guide will arrange meetings with the local priests and visionaries as well as the community of Cenacolo.

Day 8: Medjugorje - Zagreb
After an early breakfast and heartfelt farewells, we leave by private motorcoach for the city of Mostar. We will visit Fr. Svetozar Kraljevic, and enjoy a talk and Holy Mass with him. Fr. Svet was in Medjugorje for almost 30 years, and spoke wweekly to English speaking groups. From there, we will travel to Zagreb. Upon arrival, you will get checked into the hotel, and have the evening to enjoy the Christmas Market there, which has been voted the best in Europe for three years in a row.

Day 9: Zagreb
After breakfast you will go on a walking tour of the center of Zagreb. You will then have some free time for lunch, and then a bus ride to see Fr. Jozo Zovko. Fr. Jozo has been very ill for a number of years, so our visit with him is not guaranteed. He will speak to the group and give a personal blessing to everyone if he feels well enough. When we contacted him he was happy and excited to speak with our group. Fr. Jozo is a very spiritually gifted priest who was the pastor in Medjugorje when the apparitions began. You will then return to the hotel and have additional time to enjoy the Christmas Market.

Day 10: Zagreb - Europe - USA
After an early breakfast, you will leave by private motorcoach for Zagreb Airport for your flights home. We are confident that your Medjugorje Pilgrimage will be a very memorable and lifechanging experience.