Join Fr. Matthew Ferch on a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

Over the past year, our parishes have begun building a special relationship with our sister parish, St. Catherine of Alexandria in Bethlehem. Through our prayers, generosity, and growing friendship, we've come to know the challenges and the faith of the Christian community in the Holy Land. Now, I'd like to invite you to experience that connection in person.

Next year, tentatively from Oct.18–28, 2027, I'll be leading an 11-day pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Together, we'll celebrate Mass at many of Christianity's holiest sites, including Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee, Bethlehem, the Garden of Gethsemane, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. We'll walk the Via Dolorosa, pray where Jesus taught the Beatitudes, renew our faith at the Jordan River, and visit the places that have shaped salvation history.

One highlight of our pilgrimage will be celebrating Mass and spending time with our sister parish, St. Catherine of Alexandria in Bethlehem, deepening the relationship our parishes have built through prayer and support.

A pilgrimage is more than a trip—it's an opportunity to encounter Christ in a profound way and to return home with a renewed appreciation for the Gospel and the places where our salvation unfolded.

I hope you'll prayerfully consider joining me on this unforgettable journey. Please sign up on our interest list to receive pilgrimage updates and registration information as it becomes available. (Click the button below to sign up)