North American Martyrs
Canterbury Pilgrimages & Tours, Inc.166 South River Rd.
Suite 110, Bedford, NH 03110-6928 | 800-653-0017 |
www.canterburypilgrimages.com |
[email protected]
Includes:Deluxe motorcoach transportation ~ airfare from local
airport
Hotels 3 nights (3 & 4 star ratings) Breakfast and dinner
daily Sightseeing and admission fees Hotel service charges &
gratuities to waitstaff
Luggage handling Professional tour escort & guides Daily
Mass and devotions
Cost per person:Double Occupancy $ .00
Double Occupancy $ .00
2016
Day 1: We depart from Newport for the beginning of our journey
to the town of Fonda NY (formally Caughnawaga), the site of the
Mohawk home of St. Kateri. Following our visit to her shrine and
museum we then arrive at the National Shrine of the North American
Martyrs located in nearby Auriesville, NY.
We arrive mid-morning at this National Shrine dedicated to eight
devout Jesuit Fathers; St. Rene Goupil, St. Isaac Jogues, St. John
de Lalande, St. Anthony Daniel, St. John de Bre-beuf, St. Gabriel
Lalemant, St. Charles Garnier, and St. Noel Chabanel. All were
martyred bringing the Catholic faith to the native inhabitants of
the area of Quebec province and northern NY. We will visit The
Ravine where St. Rene Goupil was martyred. The Ravine is considered
a live Reliquary because his body was sunk to hide his remains,
which were incomplete when they were retrieved months later. We
will celebrate Mass in the largest Catholic coliseum in the US,
seating over 6000 and room for another 3000 standing. The site also
boasts 5 chapels, 2 museums, a Jesuit cemetery and Stations of the
Cross. After our visit we depart for Syracuse with a stop shortly
after departing to enjoy lunch.We will then visit The Ravine where
St. Rene Goupil was martyred. The Ravine is considered a live
Reliquary because his body was sunk to hide his remains, which were
incomplete when they were retrieved months later. We will celebrate
Mass in the largest Catholic coliseum in the US, seating over 6000
and room for another 3000 standing. The site also boasts 5 chapels,
2 museums, a Jesuit cemetery and Stations of the Cross. After our
visit we depart for Syracuse with a stop shortly after departing to
enjoy lunch.
After leaving the Shrine we finish our day with a brief visit to
Onehda Winery, home of the sacramental wine used in many of the
area parishes, as well as St. Patricks Parish. A quick visit to the
Abbey at Genesse shortly afterwards and then a relaxing
Dinner.Overnight Syracuse, NY
Day 2: After breakfast at the hotel we depart for The Basilica
of Our Lady of Victory and the Venerable Monsignor Nelson Baker
Museum in Buffalo NY. Though designated a minor basilica, the
church is nothing short of magnificent, with its artwork, statuary
and stained glass. It rivals many of the prominent Cathedrals and
Basilicas in Europe! After our tour we will celebrate Mass
together.
After our time at the Basilica we break for lunch. Afterwards we
journey to Niagara Falls where we cross US Customs into Canada
(Ontario) and check into our hotel to freshen up before an early
dinner in anticipation of our evening Maid of the Mist boat
excursion. This exciting voyage gives all who visit the best views
of Niagara Falls and an opportunity to view the falls from its base
by the evening light. Enjoy the specially placed lighting near and
behind the falls, which give them a spectacular majesty not seen
during the day.Overnight Niagara, Ontario
Day 3: After breakfast at our hotel, we are off to visit the
North American Martyrs Shrine of Canada, located in Midland
Ontario. Similar to the Shrine we started our pilgrimage with, this
one honors the Jesuit fathers as well, with a slightly different
perspective. Following lunch we will also visit the Mission Museum
located nearby and enjoy Mass later that after-noon at the site of
one of the original Native villages.
Following our visit there we head east on our way to our hotel
in Bellville, Ontario. On our way we will stop enjoy a farewell
dinner and check into our hotel upon arrival in Belleville.
Overnight Belleville, Ontario
Day 4: Following breakfast we depart for the St. Francis Xavier
Mission and the tomb of St. Kateri Tekawitha, as well as Old Fort
St. Louis in La Praraie Quebec, near Montreal. Just before arriving
we will stop for a light lunch. There we will celebrate Mass
following our visit to the Mission and Old Fort. Afterwards, with
fond memories and a newfound reverence for those who were martyred
bringing our Catholic faith to the New World, we depart for
home.
In the footsteps of the
S A MP L E
