PILGRIMAGE with the CBAC

The Catholic Biblical Association of Canada began pilgrimage travel in 1985.  The pilgrimages to the Holy Land and other lands of the Bible were designed to help Catholics deepen their knowledge and love of the Scriptures as found in the Old and New Testament.  With a focus on faith and spirituality, our pilgrimages provide balanced programs enabling participants to experience and enjoy the history, archeology, culture, cuisine and everyday life of the countries we visit.

You could be there...

in the company of others

faith-enriching moments of a lifetime,

in the places where Jesus,

Mary, Paul and the saints

changed the world...

Pilgrimage Organizers

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Relive the birth of Christianity as we celebrate the anniversary of St. Paul

Pope Benedict announced a jubilee for the 2,000th anniversary of St. Paul’s birth from June 28, 2008 to June 29, 2009.  Pilgrimages, study conventions and special publications on Pauline texts will be encouraged, he said. An ecumenical focus will characterize this jubilee, the pope added. For, he said, “the apostle to the gentiles, who was especially committed to taking the good news to all peoples, left no stones unturned for unity and harmony among all Christians.”

Saint Paul is undoubtedly one of the most important figures in the history of the Western world. Famously converted on the road to Damascus, he traveled tens of thousands of miles around the Mediterranean spreading the word of Jesus.   Just a quick look at the headlines of his life are enough to understand his impact; his works are some of the earliest Christian documents that we have, 13 of the 27 books of the bible are written by him, and he's the hero of another, Acts of the Apostles.  It was Paul who came up with the doctrine that would turn Christianity from a small sect of Judaism into a worldwide faith that was open to all.

The Catholic Biblical Association has organized two pilgrimages, stepping back in time to the earliest days of the Church. 

You will be inspired as we study Paul's Epistles in the towns that Paul visited. Join us for an unforgettable journey...

Pilgrimage to Greece, Greek Isles and Turkey

Celebrate St. Paul’s 2,000th Anniversary               

Sept 21 – Oct 04, 2008

Oct 05 - Oct 18, 2008

Two departure dates with same itinerary   

Highlights:   Visit Athens, Corinth, Thessaloniki, Philippi,

Kavala, Berea, Delphi, Meterora.  Enjoy a Seven Day Cruise to Istanbul, Mykonos, Patmos, Ephesus, Rhodes, Crete and Santorini. Cost includes: excursions to Istanbul, Patmos (Grotto of Revelation) and Ephesus (House of the Virgin Mary & excavations).

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

In the Footsteps of Jesus and Mary

Nov 16 - 25, 2008  (SOLD OUT!)

Nov 28 - Dec 08, 2008 (SOLD OUT!)

Two departure dates with same itinerary

Highlights: Pray in the Grotto of Bethlehem where the Word became flesh. Celebrate Mass in Nazareth at the Church of the Annunciation where the angel Gabriel spoke to Mary. Sail on the Sea of Galilee where Jesus walked on the water. Ride to the top of Mt. Tabor, the Mount of Transfiguration. Renew your baptismal promises in the Jordan River. In Jerusalem, walk the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre where Jesus was crucified, died and rose from the dead.  Shop in the Cardo of Jerusalem's Old City. Drive through the Judean Desert where Jesus was tempted. Ascend to the top of Masada.View the caves of Qumran where the Dead Sea scrolls were found. Swim in the therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea and much more!

Let us take you there...!

A $350.00 deposit per person (payable to SKYLINK HOLIDAYS) is required at the time of booking; this secures your reservation.  Full itinerary & flight information received upon Registration.

For further information, please contact:

Sr. Jocelyn Monette, nds

Catholic Biblical Association of Canada (CBAC)

Tel:  416 406 4398 or email: jocmon@sympatico.ca

Visit our website for more program info: www.cbac.org

Please note: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our itineraries. The order of sites may be altered to accommodate changes in airline, hotel schedules and local conditions.

Check back and see the new and exciting pilgrimages being planned for 2009 and 2010!

Egypt: Postponed until further notice.