Pilgrimages – Real Life Catholic

“A vacation is an escape from life. A pilgrimage is a way to embrace life more fully. Every pilgrimage I’ve ever been on has changed my life for the better, forever. I’m so excited to take you with me.”

-Chris Stefanick

The Journey of St. Paul by
Land and Sea

September 25 - October 7, 2024

Venture on a once in a lifetime scenic pilgrimage to Greece in the footsteps of St. Paul–all from a world-class cruise ship. While visiting Ephesus, Thessaloniki, and Philippi, you’ll hear Chris’ meditations on the letters of St. Paul to help you live a joyful life–accompanied by music from Sarah Kroger and Fr. Joe Krupp as chaplain. And we’ll experience the mind-blowing beauty of the Greek islands along the way. You don’t want to miss this one.

Catholic Couples Getaway
in Costa Rica

February 6 - 10, 2025

It’s time to unplug from work, step back from the urgent demands of family life…because your marriage deserves it. You deserve it! You need a long weekend away to pour into what you know matters most…a weekend that will renew your marriage, and reignite your faith!

Come away to a luxury hideaway resort in Costa Rica for a life-changing experience with Chris & Natalie Stefanick, Fr. Shawn Monahan, and Mike & Alicia of the Messy Family Project!

Holy Land Pilgrimage

June 11 – 20, 2025

The altar in the cave of the annunciation has the words inscribed on it: “the Word was made flesh. Here.” That sums up the Holy Land.

You will touch the place where Jesus was laid in a manger, see the sunrise over the Sea of Galilee, and stand in the empty tomb. You’ll never pray the same. You’ll never be the same. This is the pilgrimage to end all trips.

I promise to only take you when and if it’s safe enough to take my own children, but when it is, this trip fills up VERY fast.

Italy for the Canonization of Pier Giorgio Frassati

July 25 – August 5, 2025

Experience a once in a lifetime pilgrimage to Italy for the canonization of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati with Chris Stefanick. Trace the footsteps of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati beginning in Turin, his birthplace; followed by Oropa, where we climb the mountains he climbed and evangelized on; then visit Pollone, his family’s summer retreat house; and finally continue the journey through Florence, Siena, and Rome, culminating in his canonization in Eternal City.