Fr. Bob Colaresi, O. Carm., leads groups on powerful, mind-expanding, deeply effecting pilgrimages to some of the holiest sites in the world. More than 1,800 pilgrims have travelled with Fr. Bob to various countries over the last 30 years, including 1,032 people just to the Holy Land.
All of Fr. Bob’s pilgrimages offer daily Eucharist and morning and evening prayer reflections.
For more information and detailed brochures, contact the Carmelite Spiritual Center – (800) 431-8720, retreats@carmelitespiritualcenter.org
Greece – In the Footsteps of St. Paul
June 21 – July 1, 2019
Following the footsteps and biblical message of St. Paul; visit Philippi, where Paul first entered Europe, Thessaloniki, Veria, Mt. Olympus, Meteora, Delphi, Athens, Corinth, cruise the Greek Isles in the Aegean Sea, visiting Mykonsos, Patmos, Santorini, Crete and Kusadasi in Turkey, the
ruins of Ephesus. A walk through history, heritage and an ancient culture, as well as our New Testament.
Cost: $4,750 per person – double occupancy including airfare.
For further information, full brochure and registration form, please contact the Carmelite Spiritual Center at 800-431-8720 or 630-969-4141.
The Holy Land
November 3 – 14, 2019
Is God calling you to the Holy Land in 2019?
Join Fr. Bob Colaresi, O. Carm. as we return to our spiritual home and reflect on the scriptures. Starting in Jerusalem, we visit the Mt of Olives, Bethlehem, Ein Karem, Way of the Cross, Western Wall, Masada, Judean Wilderness, Ein Gedi, Emmaus and then to the Galilee, visiting Mt. Carmel, Jaffa, Nazareth, Cana, Caesaria, Sea of Galilee, Capharnaum, Mt. of Beatitudes, and Mt. Tabor. A powerful experience into the heart of Christianity, the life of Jesus and our Jewish heritage.
Cost: $4,400 per person (double occupancy) includes airfare.
For further information, full brochure and registration form, please contact the Carmelite Spiritual Center at 800-431-8720 or 630-969-4141.
The pilgrimages listed below for 2019-2020 are already filled by word of mouth. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list, please contact the Carmelite Spiritual Center at 630-969-4141.
- Egypt, March 28 – April 5, 2019
- Passion Play at Oberammergau, Budapest, and cruise on the Danube, August 31 – September 11, 2020
Pilgrimages to the National Shrine Museum of St. Therese
Guided Pilgrimages are available for groups. Visit our Shrine Museum Tour page for more information.