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 1,800 pilgrims have travelled with Fr. Bob to various countries over the last 30 years, including 1,032 people just to the Holy Land.
All of Fr. Bob’s pilgrimages offer daily Eucharist and morning and evening prayer reflections.
For more information and detailed brochures, contact the Carmelite Spiritual Center – (800) 431-8720, retreats@carmelitespiritualcenter.org
Carmelite and Colonial Spain
April 26 – May 7, 2020
The focus of this pilgrimage is on Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross, the great Carmelite Doctors of mysticism and spirituality. We will visit Avila, Alba de Tormes, Salamanca, Fontiveros, and Segovia. We also include history and heritage of Spain, including the Islamic and colonial elements. Thus we’ve included Granada, Cordoba and Seville, along with Madrid and Toledo.
Cost: $4500 per person for double occupancy; $5600 for single occupancy.
For further information, please contact the Carmelite Spiritual Center at 800-431-8720 or 630-969-4141, or download a full brochure and application form.
Oberammergau Passion Play
August 31 – September 11, 2020
The Oberammergau pilgrimage is already filled by word of mouth. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list, please contact the Carmelite Spiritual Center at 630-969-4141.
Including Budapest, Vienna, and A Cruise of the Danube River.
This once every ten-year Passion Play is awesome – we experienced it in 2000 & 2010 and I knew I’d return. There are limited places, because the Passion Play tickets had to be purchased and guaranteed ahead of time. The Danube River Cruise includes stops at Bratislava, Slovakia, Vienna, Durnstein, Linz, Passau, Regensburg, and Bavaria, which are delightful and historic. First come, first served. $4,500 – $5,600 (double occupancy) depending on categories of suites desired on cruise ship.
For further information, full brochure and registration form, please contact the Carmelite Spiritual Center at 800-431-8720 or 630-969-4141.
The Holy Land
November 1 – 12, 2020
We return to our spiritual home and reflect on the scriptures. Starting in Jerusalem, we visit the Mt of Olives, Bethlehem, Ein Karem, Way of the Cross, Western Wall, Massada, Judean Wilderness, Ein Gedi, Emmaus and then to the Galilee, visiting Mt. Carmel, Jaffa, Nazareth, Cana, Caesaria, Sea of Galilee, Capharnaum, Mt. of Beatitudes, Caesaria Philippi, Mt. Tabor. A powerful experience into the heart of Christianity, the life of Jesus and our Jewish heritage. Cost: aprox: $4,500 (double occupancy – cost being finalized.
For further information, full brochure and registration form, please contact the Carmelite Spiritual Center at 800-431-8720 or 630-969-4141.
Pilgrimages to the National Shrine Museum of St. Therese
Guided Pilgrimages are available for groups. Visit our Shrine Museum Tour page for more information.