Journeys of the Spirit

• A pilgrimage is a Journey of the Spirit.
  It is a search for God, a deep opening to his Word and Will,
  an opportunity to explore the wonder of creation,
  and to experience the human nature in all of us.
• ORNIT is the official distributor for Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi (ORP)
  in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
  ORP (an activity of the Holy See, Vatican) has been devoted to serving pilgrims
  for over 76 years, providing spiritual assistance and logistical support. We welcome each one of our pilgrims and look forward to helping in your Journey of the Spirit.

• To the Pilgrim

  Whatever Journey of the Spirit you are called to fulfill, may your path be safe, may your heart unfold to give and be humble to receive help, may your mind be alert and fresh, may your eyes open to the wonders of creation and its sacred laws. May your journey lead you Home, to our common Father for Eternal Life.

• A Special Event

  ORNIT and ORP are organizing the 9th JPII Marathon of Peace from Jerusalem to Bethlehem with athletes from all over the world running together with Israelis and Palestinians for peace

Worldwide Pilgrimages

ORNIT is an organization devoted to the promotion and development of trips with reglious and cultural content.

Born in 2008, ORNIT started operations in America, as official Ground Sales Agent of the largest religious tour operator in the world, “Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi”, activity from the Holy See in direct dependance of the Vicariate of Rome, with more than 76 years of experience in the promotion of the “Itineraries of the Spirit”

ORNIT is now present in Mexico and the US, to promote pilgrimage experiences to any person who desires to know more about the life of Jesus, visiting the sites where Our Lord lived and left us His Word.

Our pilgrimage tours are prepared with devotion in order to provoke in all our pilgrims an encounter of peace with themselves, with the others and with God

Our mission is to offer a unique lifetime experience during the trip and a happy return home with complete satisfaction.

In particular to religious institutions and associations, we offer a new form of evangelization through the pastoral of pilgrimage, as a new way of tourism which combines rest, cultural experience and spiritual awardness.

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  Biblical Itineraries

  Retracing the destinations of the Bible, events of the Old and New Testament, and places related to the Fathers of the Church. The Holy Land, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Greece, Syria, and Armenia are the major geographical locations for these pilgrimages.

  
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  Marian Sanctuaries

  Lourdes, Fatima, Santiago and Guadalupe—some of the places where everyone finds "shelter." These shrines represent the home of the Mother, where the pilgrim can experience acceptance and abandon, forgiveness and conversion.

  
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  Walking Paths

  Ancient itineraries open to all who want to discover a different way to experience nature and people. Practicing slow tourism, we journey on foot, by horse and bike along the Santiago Pathway, the Roads to Rome and Assisi, and the Road to Jerusalem.

  
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  Christian Rome and Italy

  An embrace. Rome welcomes all those who for centuries have travelled long roads to reach the cradle of Christianity. ORNIT's association with ORP allows exclusive access to special sites at the Vatican and in Rome. Continue on to Assisi, Florence, or the south of Italy.

  
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  The Ways of the Faith in Europe

  From Spain to France and Ireland, from Poland to Russia, from the Baltics to the rest of Eastern Europe, journey to sites related to the apparition of the Virgin Mary, ancient abbeys, places connected to sacred music and art, or the presence of great saints and popes.

  
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  Missionary Itineraries and Interfaith Connections

  Offering simple help, perhaps in an orphanage in Kathmandu or a remote village in Mexico. Visiting with people of different religious traditions and spiritual beliefs, to share doubt, gratitude, songs, and prayers.

  
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  Student Programs

  Academic credits via Catholic schools & universities. Spring break & summer program opportunities for inspiration, adventure, laughter and learning by direct experience. Can be organized with professors on subjects such theology, biblical studies, interfaith dialogue..

  
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  Special Events

  Major Catholic events—Eucharistic Congress in Ireland, JOSP Fest in Rome, World Youth Days, Families Gathering in Milan, and 9th JPII Marathon of Peace Jerusalem–Bethlehem with Israelis, Palestinians and athletes from the rest of the world running together for peace.