Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

Live Auction Item #9: Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Father McGrath

Twenty (20) lucky couples will join Father McGrath on this ten (10) day Loyola Academy Community pilgrimage to Israel. He will help make scripture come alive as you explore the life of Jesus together. Israel is the cradle of our faith, and as a group, you will walk the roads that Jesus walked. This holy land gave birth to three major religions, and you will visit ancient sites that are sacred to Christians, Jews and Muslims and gain a true understanding of the way these three faiths have impacted each other. You will see where Jesus was born, lived and taught. You will walk the “Palm Sunday” road, and the “Via Dolorosa,” the way of sorrows that Jesus walked on his way to Golgatha. Renew your faith as you sing, pray, travel and celebrate Mass together at sacred sites.

You will travel to Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Sea of Galilee, Nazareth, Tiberias, Caesarea-by-the-Sea and Mesada.

This package includes roundtrip airfare, sightseeing, a professional tour manager in Israel, biblical and archaeological experiences, five-star hotels throughout the trip and all breakfasts and dinners and some lunches. You will travel by private air-conditioned motor coach, and all admissions are included where applicable. Trip is valid for March 1 - 10, 2021. Winning bidders will make a $4,000 donation to Loyola and then make arrangements with the travel company for the remaining $10,000 for the cost of the trip.