Pilgrimages

Serving the Lord with Joy!

YOU’RE INVITED!

A pilgrimage is traditionally a journey to a holy place — a place where saints have walked, a place where God has met people and blessed them. We believe that through your visit to our villages you are on holy ground. Be blessed and remain open to all that God has prepared for you.

The Sisters of Mary are devoted to helping the poorest of the poor in Asia, Latin America and Africa. The religious order was founded by Father Aloysius Schwartz, champion of the poor. The Sisters have been operating charitable programs for more than fifty years serving children with the greatest need who have the greatest potential.

We invite you to come and see for yourself the life-changing work of helping children break free from a life of poverty!

Pilgrimage and retreat offerings

Jesus says to His disciples, “Come and see” (John 1:39) and we encourage the same sense of seeking…come and find rest, reflection, service, and inspiration.

Guests participate in the daily lives of the Sisters with ample time for private prayer and personal reflection.

ALL TRIPS INCLUDE

• Visit to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
• Round-trip airport transfers within Mexico
• All meals
• Daily Holy Hour and celebration of the Mass
• Daily audio reflection from Fr. Al sharing his spiritual insights on the care of the poor
• Accommodations at the Villa Aloysius retreat center
• Medical Insurance
• We offer three- five- or seven-night options for groups of up to 55 persons. Our retreat facility the Villa Aloysius is a multi-purpose retreat center featuring the founder’s memorial hall, chapel, a replica Chapel of Banneux, guesthouse, café, restaurant, and conference rooms.