Following the Franciscan Path of Faith Along the California Coast
May 25–31, 2027 | With Fr. Christopher DiTomo
Experience an unforgettable seven-day pilgrimage along California’s breathtaking coastline, where faith, history, and natural beauty come together! From San Francisco to San Diego, journey in the footsteps of St. Junípero Serra and the Franciscan missionaries, visit ten historic California missions, celebrate daily Mass, and discover some of the Golden State’s most spectacular destinations.
Along the way, experience towering redwoods, the breathtaking Pacific coastline, and California’s celebrated wine country. Come enjoy prayer, friendship, adventure, and the joy of pilgrimage!
We will visit:
⛪ Mission San Francisco de Asís – San Francisco, San Francisco County
🐟 Fisheman’s Wharf & Golden Gate Bridge
⛪ Mission San Rafael Arcángel – San Rafael, Marin County
🌳 Muir Woods (home to California’s magnificent coastal redwoods)
⛪ Mission San Francisco Solano – Sonoma, Sonoma County
🍇 Sonoma Wine Country
⛪ San Juan Bautista – San Juan, San Benito County
⛪ Carmel Mission Basilica – Carmel, Monterey County (where St. Junípero Serra is buried)
🍷Salinas Valley Wine Tasting
⛪️ Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa – San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County
⛪️ Old Mission Santa Barbara – Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County (known as the Queen of the Missions)
⛪️ Basilica San Juan Capistrano – San Juan, Orange County
🏚️ Los Rios Historic District
⛪️ Mission San Luis Rey de Francia – Oceanside, San Diego County (known as the King of the Missions)
⛪️ Mission San Diego de Alcalá – San Diego, San Diego County (the first of California’s 21 missions)
🐳Private Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise
🏚️ Old Town San Diego 🌯
😎 La Jolla Views & Pacific Coastline 🌊
🙏 Experience daily Mass, prayer, and fellowship 🙂
The Pilgrimage Includes:
✔️ Round-trip airfare from Chicago’s O’Hare Airport
✔️ Round-trip luxury motorcoach transportation
✔️ Excellent hotel accommodations throughout the journey
✔️ Daily breakfast and select group meals
✔️ Spiritual leadership and daily Mass with Fr. Christopher DiTomo
✔️ All entrance fees, tours, and shrine visits
🕊️ Spaces are limited!
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