Be inspired by the stories and visit the sites of the Central American Martyrs on a unique 10-day spiritual journey for Bishops, Priests, Brothers and Permanent Deacons. You will come away from the experience renewed and inspired!
 
The deadline to apply is November 11, 2024.  The Pilgrimage begins January 13 and returns on January 24, 2025
 
We will walk in the footsteps of the Saints and Martyrs of Central America in order to learn from their lives and witness. Included will be a visit to the tomb of Saint Archbishop Romero and a celebration of mass at the altar where he was assassinated. We will also visit the site in El Salvador where Maryknoll Sisters Ita Ford, Maura Clarke, Ursuline Sister Dorothy Kazel and Cleveland Lay Missioner Jean Donovan lost their lives in 1980. Included will be a visit to the University of Central America where six Jesuits, their housekeeper and her daughter were killed. In Guatemala, the participants will visit beautiful Santiago Atitlan where Blessed Stan Rother from the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City gave his life for his Mayan Indian parishioners. All this and much more will be experienced during this ten day spiritual event by those who make this Pilgrimage/Retreat journey.

Complete the form below to receive an email with a link to the official application.  Once submitted you will be contacted by the retreat leader(s) to discuss next steps.  If accepted, you will be asked to make a non-refundable deposit of $100 and will be given the required paperwork and list of documents necessary for travel.  The requested balance to cover trip costs is $1,250 which covers ground transportation in Guatemala and El Salvador, lodging, meals and program. Flight tickets are the responsibility of the participant.  Deadline to apply is November 11, 2024.  Balance of donation expected by December 1st.