For Priests & Parish Leaders
Create a Pilgrimage for Your Parish or Group
Lead your parishioners to encounter Christ where He revealed Himself—and return home by a different way. We handle every detail so you can focus on ministry.
30+
Years of Experience
20,000+
Pilgrims Served
20+
Sacred Destinations
1,000+
Pilgrimage Groups Led
"This pilgrimage that you organized for us was—hands down—the best trip I have ever taken. The guides were knowledgeable, our manager was fun yet professional, and you handled everything so easily."
Fr. Tyler T.
Italy Pilgrimage Leader • Evansville, IN
How to Create a Pilgrimage Group
From your first inquiry to your triumphant return home, we guide you through every step of creating a transformative pilgrimage experience for your parish or group.
Step 1
Pray & Discern
After prayerfully considering which destination and season best serve your parish's spiritual goals, we begin discussing the length and dates of travel together.
Step 2
Plan & Design
We custom-design your itinerary around the needs of your pilgrims—securing hotels, transportation, meals, Catholic guides, and permissions for the holy sites.
Step 3
Promote & Go
Your custom toolkit helps you promote from the pulpit, website, and bulletin. Online registration requires no extra effort from your busy parish staff.
Start Planning Your Pilgrimage
Tell us about your vision and we'll reach out within one business day to begin the conversation.
The Fruits of Pilgrimage
A true Catholic pilgrimage offers more than inspiration—it results in lasting transformation for pilgrims and the parishes they return to.
Spiritual Transformation
Walking where Jesus and the saints once walked provides illumination that cannot be found in books. Pilgrims come to know God more intimately through their travels, discussions, daily Mass, and shared prayer.
Vibrant Parish Life
The spiritual seeds planted on pilgrimage bear great fruit at home. Returning pilgrims participate more fully through more frequent reception of the Sacraments, deeper fellowship, and generous stewardship.
Scripture Comes Alive
Walking in the footsteps of Our Lord and the prophets, pilgrims gain a deeper understanding of Scripture. The Gospels are no longer filled with "stories" but rather our shared ancestry as children of God.
Peace & Renewed Purpose
The distractions of modern life often leave us feeling something is missing. Pilgrimage helps us refresh and re-center ourselves in Christ, filling that emptiness with God's tangible presence.
Why Choose Tekton Ministries?
We're not a travel agency. We are a Catholic ministry dedicated to spiritual transformation.
True Pilgrimage Experience
A tourist looks for souvenirs; a pilgrim looks for seeds of grace. Daily Mass, time for prayer, spiritual preparation before you leave, and Catholic guides who understand the difference.
Spiritual Preparation
We Prepare Your Heart. The trip is only as fruitful as the spiritual groundwork you lay before you depart. We help you pack your intentions—not just your suitcase.
We Handle Everything
Flights, hotels, meals, transportation, and logistics—we handle all the details from departure to return so you can focus entirely on your spiritual journey.
What Pilgrimage Leaders Are Saying
Hear from leaders who have led pilgrimages with Tekton Ministries.
"My favorite time on the pilgrimage is celebrating Mass each day. Celebrating Mass in the Grotto of the Apostles was particularly blessed and unforeseen. The manifestation of the Spirit was apparent."
Fr. David W.
Holy Land Pilgrim Leader, Illinois
Fr. Rick Nagel
The Power of Pilgrimage
Msgr. Bill Stumpf
The Tekton Experience
Trusted by Dioceses, Parishes, and Catholic Organizations Nationwide
Diocese of Charlotte
Archdiocese of Indianapolis
St. John the Evangelist
Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN
Diocese of Springfield
in Illinois
in Illinois
St. Thomas Aquinas
Dallas, TX
Dallas, TX
Bishop Simon Brute Seminary
in Indiana
in Indiana
Diocese of Lincoln, NE
Marmion Abbey
in Illinois
in Illinois
Diocese of Bridgeport, CT
Ready to Create Your Parish Pilgrimage?
The real pilgrimage begins the moment you walk through your own front door. Whether you have a destination in mind or need guidance, we're here to help you lead your parish home by a different way.