Traveling October 13–20, 2025

St. Mary Mother of the Church Pilgrimage to California

Celebrating our Parish’s 50th Anniversary

with Fr. Cedric Sonnier

Walk in the footsteps of early missionaries and experience the serenity of California’s coast and countryside. Deepen your connection to God while discovering the legacy of Catholicism in the Golden State.

Pilgrimage Sites *

Santa Clara

  • Misión de Santa Clara

Santa Cruz

  • Misión de Santa Cruz

  • Aquarium

Jolon

  • Misión de San Antonio de Padua

San Miguel

  • Misión de San Miguel Arcángel

Carmel

  • Misión de San Carlos Borroméo de Carmelo

    • Relics of Saint Junipero Serra

  • Big Sur

Napa

  • Misión de San Francisco Solano

  • Robert Mondavi Vineyards

  • Sterling Vineyards

San Francisco

  • Misión de San Francisco de Asís

  • Misión de San Rafael Arcángel

  • Motor Coach Tour

  • Golden Gate Bridge

  • Muir Woods

*Based upon availability

Inclusions

  • Spiritual Director

  • Airport Transfer via Luxury Motorcoach

  • Round Trip Airfare

  • Accommodations

    • 3 or 4 Star-Hotels, Double-Occupancy

    • Porterage (when available)

  • Meals

    • All Breakfasts

    • All Dinners

  • Magnificat Travel Escort (In Addition to Tour Guides)

  • Experienced, Catholic, Multilingual, Local Tour Guides

  • Ground Transportation by Luxury Motor Coach

  • Masses and Spiritual Activities Coordinated

  • Cover Charges, Entrance Fees and/or Registration Fees

  • Orientation and Pre-Departure Meetings

  • Hospitality Packet

  • Distribution of Tips (Collected at Journey Departure)

  • Early Registration Discounts or Free Optional Payment Plan

Exclusions

  • Travel Insurance

  • Tips ($150 per Pilgrim, collected at journey departure for Tour Managers, Tour Guides, Motor Coach Drivers, and Hotel Staff)

  • Lunches and Meals while in Transit ($25-$30/day)

  • Single Room Supplement

  • Flight Upgrades

Take a spiritual Adventure