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Worldwide Pilgrimages

Visiting sacred places can connect pilgrims with a source of help through which they may be able to experience a taste of real Joy.

ORNIT represents Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi as their official distributor in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi (ORP) is an activity of the Vicariate of Rome, Department of the Holy See, Vatican, at the direct dependence of the Cardinal Vicariate of the Holy Father. ORP has served pilgrims for over 76 years, providing spiritual assistance and logistical support.

At ORNIT, we assist pilgrims from the United States, Canada and Mexico on behalf of ORP, providing continuous care to our pilgrims, groups, and spiritual leaders both before their departure and after their experience. We help to define itineraries that match the spiritual needs of each group and their budget. Once the spiritual content is clear, we take care to choose the best services and all logistical support needed (transportation, guides, accommodations, etc.) according to each group's requests.

This process takes place in constant and direct contact with the staff at ORP in Rome, with the advantage of having your personal contact here at ORNIT available for you at any time to answer all your questions, give presentations, provide an introduction to the pilgrimage for your group, or simply to meet for a spiritual exchange about your Journey of the Spirit.

Our pilgrimages retrace destinations connected to the Catholic tradition such as Rome, the Holy Land, Lourdes, Fatima, Santiago, and the Walking Paths. ORNIT's projects also include sustaining responsible travel and solidarity initiatives, encouraging interfaith connections by promoting missionary experiences, and offering intercultural encounters in remote areas of Asia, Central America and Africa.

  • Biblical itineraries

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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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  • The Ways of the Faith in Europe

    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.

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ORNIT specializes in organizing customized itineraries. We will help plan your journey whether you are a church group, organization, student program, or just you.

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