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 700 pilgrims have traveled with Fr. Bob over the past 10 years.
All of Fr. Bob’s pilgrimages offer daily Eucharist and morning and evening prayer reflections.
For more information and detailed brochures, contact Darlene Jindra at the Carmelite Spiritual Center – (630) 969-4141.
Following St. Paul – April 23 – May 5, 2012
This is a new trip inside Turkey (Asia Minor) following the growth of the early church and the Journeys of Saint Paul. The trip, a rich journey through biblical history includes: Istanbul, Adana (Tarsus), Antioch, Cappadocia, Konya, Lystra, Pamukkale, Izmir, Colossae, Laodicea, Philadelphia, Ephesus, Sardis, and Nicea.
Holy Land Pilgrimage - October 14 -25, 2012
This includes Jerusalem, Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, Way of the Cross, Bethlehem, Dead Sea, Massada, Qumran, Emmaus, Jaffa, Mount Carmel, The Galilee, Nazareth, Cana, Capernaum, Mt. of Beatitudes, Sea of Galilee, Tabgha, River Jordan, Mt. Tabor, Beit Shean. (Cost $3960.00, double occupancy.)
Pilgrimages to the National Shrine of St. Thérèse
The Carmelite Spiritual Center is next door to the National Shrine of St. Thérèse, with its beautiful chapel and the largest collection of Little Flower relics and memorabilia, outside of Lisieux, France. Guided Pilgrimages are available and popular for groups of twenty five or more. We now have five options for pilgrimage groups, which include day or night programs, and three options with overnights here at the retreat center. Organize a special day or overnight experience of the Little Flower’s spirituality. Call the Center office for more information, (630) 969-4141.
