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Embark on a spiritual journey into Poland hosted by Jason Evert of Chastity Project, with Fr. Agustino Torres CFR as chaplain.
Follow the footsteps of Poland's great saints, from the capital city of Warsaw to humble Czestochowa, onward to charming Krakow and the refreshing mountains of Zakopane. Enter the story of redemption amidst tragedy with St. Maximilian Kolbe and St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein). Live the return of hope in Christ's Divine Mercy with St. Faustina and Pope St. John Paul the Great. Learn about the five loves of St. John Paul II from Jason himself, and take home your own copy of the book, "Saint John Paul the Great: His Five Loves"! Delve into the detailed itinerary below, then begin your registration by completing the form on this page. |
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About Your HostJason Evert has traveled to six continents to bring his message to more than one million people over the past 20 years, including World Youth Days in Australia, Spain, and Poland. Jason earned a master’s degree in Theology, and undergraduate degrees in Counseling and Theology, with a minor in Philosophy at Franciscan University of Steubenville.
He is a best-selling author of 15 books, including Saint John Paul the Great, How to Find Your Soulmate without Losing Your Soul, and the curriculum YOU: Life, Love, and the Theology of the Body. He and his wife Crystalina are frequent guests on radio programs throughout the country, and their television appearances include MSNBC, Fox News, the BBC, and EWTN. Together, they run the website Chastity.com as well as the Chastity Project ministry, and they lead an international alliance of young people who promote purity in more than 40 countries. |
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About your chaplain
Fr. Agustino Miguel Torres is a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal (CFR), a
community established in the Bronx, NY and dedicated to work with the poor and evangelization. He is the President and Founder of Corazon Puro and Latinos por la Vida, apostolates dedicated to awakening and accompanying leaders in areas of great need. Fr. Agustino is a presenter on programs with EWTN “Clic con Corazon Puro” in Spanish and “ICONS” in English.
He is also one of the founders of “Catholic Underground;” Casa Guadalupe and the John Paul II House—houses of discernment for women and men respectively. He is internationally sought to speak about sexuality in the context of the Doctrine of the Church, vocational discernment, missionary discipleship, amongst others. Every year, Fr. Agustino speaks to more than 25,000 youth and millions of persons through the media.
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DAY ONE July 24, Sunday
Pilgrims in North America depart for Poland. DAY TWO July 25, Monday Welcome to Warsaw! Upon arrival, you will be greeted by Jason and your JMJyouth Guide, introduced to your fellow pilgrims, and escorted to your bus to your hotel. After getting settled, head out to celebrate Mass at St. Kostka Church. Explore the Shrine of Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko before your Welcome Dinner with Jason, Fr. Augstino, and your fellow pilgrims. Overnight in Warsaw. |
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DAY THREE July 26, Tuesday Take off on a morning walking tour of Poland's capital city. See the Warsaw Cathedral, the Royal Castle, and the quaint streets of Old Town (pictured). In the afternoon, pass through the Jewish Quarter and spend time admiring the peacocks in Łazienki Park. Depart for Czestochowa. Visit the Jasna Gora Sanctuary (pictured). Learn the storied history of the Black Madonna before entering into prayer before Our Lady of Czestochowa. Depart for Krakow for a late dinner and overnight. |
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DAY FIVE July 28, Thursday Travel to Wadowice, the hometown of St. John Paul II. Tour his childhood home, and cross the street to celebrate Mass at the parish where he was Baptized. Make a pilgrimage to the Auschwitz Holocaust Memorial and visit the cell of St. Maximilian Kolbe. Continue to the nearby Birkenau Memorial, where St. Theresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) was martyred. Reflect on the day during free time for personal prayer. Tonight, Jason will make a dinner presentation on St. John Paul the Great. Overnight in Krakow. |
DAY FOUR July 27, Wednesday Fresh from breakfast, set off on a morning walking tour of Krakow. Stroll around charming Market Square. Pause to listen to the bugler before entering St. Mary’s Basilica for Mass. Climb the hill to Wawel Castle and Cathedral. After lunch, make your pilgrimage to the tomb of St. Faustina, to the Divine Mercy Shrine, and to the St. John Paul II Shrine. In the evening, join your fellow pilgrims for a special event with Jason and a Holy Hour of Adoration. Dinner and overnight in Krakow. 
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DAY SIX July 29, Friday Head for the mountains! Breathe in the fresh air of Zakopane where St. John Paul II made his retreats. Spend the afternoon independently hiking trails, riding the funicular, and admiring the wooden chalets unique to the Tatras Mountains. Take in the uniquely Polish culture that surrounds you as you slow yourself down to the pace of this mountain refuge. Dinner and overnight in Krakow. |
DAY SEVEN July 30, Saturday
Descend into the Wieliczka Salt Mines to explore underground lakes, chapels, and even a basilica. Marvel at the stunning works of art crafted by devout miners throughout the centuries.
Return to Krakow for a free afternoon and evening to discover the city's many churches, return to favorite holy sites, or simply relax in Market Square.
Dinner and overnight in Krakow.
DAY EIGHT July 31, Sunday
Depart for home from the John Paul II Krakow-Balice Airport, carrying the graces of your pilgrimage home to your family, friends, and parish.
Daily Mass is always included in our itineraries, except on air travel days. Activities are subject to change and/or rearrange within the itinerary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a minimum age to participate? Can I bring my young children? Should grandpa come with us?
This pilgrimage can accommodate groups of teens and their adult chaperones, as well as college students, young adults, and families. You will find that the itinerary moves quickly to keep pace with energetic minds and bodies.
Generally, international pilgrimages are best suited for participants ages 14-60 in good physical condition. We recommend that pilgrims younger than 16 travel with their own parent as their chaperone, and that families with younger children be prepared to sit out of activities if their children require additional down time or other special attention. Adults traveling with children younger than 14 will not be able to chaperone other youth in the group. This pilgrimage is not recommended for families with infants or toddlers.
Do you provide a chaperone for my son/daughter?
No. All minors (<18 years of age) must travel with their own chaperone. Chaperones must be an adult age 21+, or a family member age 18+. For example, your son (age 17) could travel with your family friend (age 37) as his chaperone, or your daughter (age 16) could travel with her sister (age 19) as her chaperone. Minors must be able to share a hotel room with their chaperone or another pilgrim in their own group, as we will not assign minors to share rooms with other pilgrims.
How are hotel rooms assigned?
Hotel rooms will be shared by 2-3 pilgrims traveling together. Adult pilgrims may be asked to share a room with other adult pilgrims of the same sex, depending of the mix of ages and genders in the final group. Private rooms are available, at additional cost, for adults only. Room assignments will be emailed to you at least two weeks prior to departure.
Will you book my flights?
Group airfare is available only from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) on the designated departure date, Sunday, July 24th, with a return to Chicago O'Hare on the designated return date, Sunday, July 31st.
Because participants in this pilgrimage will otherwise be flying from multiple cities across the United States, we are not able to make group airfare reservations for you from your particular departure city. You may choose a "Land Only" package and reserve your own flights into Warsaw and out of Krakow, or you may choose an "ORD" package and reserve your round-trip flights between your nearest airport and Chicago O'Hare. Please contact our office if you need assistance choosing between the two options.
What are the designated arrival and departure times? Why are they important?
"Land Only" Packages
When reserving your flights, plan to arrive at Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) by 2:00pm on Monday, July 25th, and to depart from John Paul II Krakow-Balice Airport (KRK) after 6:00am on Sunday, July 31st. These flight times enable you to use the group airport transfers. If you arrive after or depart before the designated times, you will be responsible for arranging transportation from/to the airport at your own expense.
"ORD" Packages
Group flights between ORD and Poland will be reserved no later than June 15, 2022. Flight reservation details will then be posted to your private group website, allowing you to reserve flights into/out of ORD, if needed.
This pilgrimage can accommodate groups of teens and their adult chaperones, as well as college students, young adults, and families. You will find that the itinerary moves quickly to keep pace with energetic minds and bodies.
Generally, international pilgrimages are best suited for participants ages 14-60 in good physical condition. We recommend that pilgrims younger than 16 travel with their own parent as their chaperone, and that families with younger children be prepared to sit out of activities if their children require additional down time or other special attention. Adults traveling with children younger than 14 will not be able to chaperone other youth in the group. This pilgrimage is not recommended for families with infants or toddlers.
Do you provide a chaperone for my son/daughter?
No. All minors (<18 years of age) must travel with their own chaperone. Chaperones must be an adult age 21+, or a family member age 18+. For example, your son (age 17) could travel with your family friend (age 37) as his chaperone, or your daughter (age 16) could travel with her sister (age 19) as her chaperone. Minors must be able to share a hotel room with their chaperone or another pilgrim in their own group, as we will not assign minors to share rooms with other pilgrims.
How are hotel rooms assigned?
Hotel rooms will be shared by 2-3 pilgrims traveling together. Adult pilgrims may be asked to share a room with other adult pilgrims of the same sex, depending of the mix of ages and genders in the final group. Private rooms are available, at additional cost, for adults only. Room assignments will be emailed to you at least two weeks prior to departure.
Will you book my flights?
Group airfare is available only from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) on the designated departure date, Sunday, July 24th, with a return to Chicago O'Hare on the designated return date, Sunday, July 31st.
Because participants in this pilgrimage will otherwise be flying from multiple cities across the United States, we are not able to make group airfare reservations for you from your particular departure city. You may choose a "Land Only" package and reserve your own flights into Warsaw and out of Krakow, or you may choose an "ORD" package and reserve your round-trip flights between your nearest airport and Chicago O'Hare. Please contact our office if you need assistance choosing between the two options.
What are the designated arrival and departure times? Why are they important?
"Land Only" Packages
When reserving your flights, plan to arrive at Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) by 2:00pm on Monday, July 25th, and to depart from John Paul II Krakow-Balice Airport (KRK) after 6:00am on Sunday, July 31st. These flight times enable you to use the group airport transfers. If you arrive after or depart before the designated times, you will be responsible for arranging transportation from/to the airport at your own expense.
"ORD" Packages
Group flights between ORD and Poland will be reserved no later than June 15, 2022. Flight reservation details will then be posted to your private group website, allowing you to reserve flights into/out of ORD, if needed.