I am so excited to announce to the parish that I (Fr. Andrew) will be leading a pilgrimage to visit Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City October 13-18, 2025!
Our Lady of Guadalupe holds a very special place in my heart for many reasons and it is one of my favorite places! This will be my fourth visit to see her and I can’t wait to take all of you, my beloved flock, to see her and experience her maternal love. She ever so lovingly says to us, as she said to St. Juan Diego, “Am I not here, I who am your mother?”
This 6 day trip will be an incredible experience to encounter Our Lady and the incredible culture of Mexico City. Back in February I did this exact trip with Fr. Augustin as a part of my training to help lead you all; and let me tell you, we had an absolute blast! We will be traveling with my friend Eduardo Godinez with Emmaus Pilgrimages, who live in Olathe and will help be our guide on this pilgrimage
The inspiration from this pilgrimage came from the realization that many in our pews do not know much about Our Lady of Guadalupe or believe that she is a popular devotion to Mexico. The reality is that the Popes have named and crowned her the Empress of the Americas…not just South America, but of ALL the Americas. This means that she is our Queen as well! Fr. Greg and I have desired a greater devotion for our parish to Our Lady of Guadalupe, this is the reason we have recently placed a statue of her in our church and this pilgrimage we hope will draw more into her maternal heart.
The cost will be around $3,100 a person and each individual will need to be about to walk 4-5 miles a day or around 8,000-10,000 steps a day. The itinerary is listed below and please let me know if you have any questions! I can’t wait to travel with you all to experience Our Lady.
Day 1 – Arrival in Mexico City & Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Arrive in Mexico City, visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and celebrate Mass at the sacred site, followed by check-in at the hotel, dinner, and rest.
Day 2 – Pyramids of Teotihuacan & Juan Diego’s House
Explore the ancient Pyramids of Teotihuacan and visit St. Juan Diego’s House in Cuautitlán for Mass and reflection on Our Lady’s fifth apparition.
Day 3 – Church of the Sagrada Familia & Xochimilco
Visit the Church of the Sagrada Familia to venerate Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro’s relics, then enjoy a boat ride through Xochimilco’s canals with mariachi music.
Day 4 – Magic Town of Puebla
Journey to Puebla to visit stunning churches and the relics of Blessed Sebastian of Aparicio, followed by a traditional lunch and shopping at the local craft market.
Day 5 – Metropolitan Cathedral & Anthropology Museum
Celebrate Mass at the Metropolitan Cathedral, explore the National Museum of Anthropology, and end the day with a final visit to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Day 6 – Return Home
Depart Mexico City and reflect on the pilgrimage experience as you return to Kansas City.
Registration can be found at https://emmauspilgrimages.com/ under Prince of Peace. I expect this will fill up fast, so don’t wait!