Northern Europe Pilgrimage – The Baltic Marian Journey

Date: 21st Sep 2026 - 3rd Oct 2026

Discover the rich Christian heritage of Northern Europe on this unique pilgrimage through the Baltic lands and Finland. Begin in Helsinki, where East meets West, celebrating Mass at St Henry’s Cathedral and exploring Senate Square, the Sibelius Monument, and the historic city center. Travel by ferry across the Gulf of Finland to medieval Tallinn, wandering its fortified Old Town and praying at the Cathedral of St Peter and Paul.

Journey through Estonia’s natural beauty at Lahemaa National Park and continue into Latvia, visiting Cesis and the historic capital of Riga, with its grand cathedrals and UNESCO-listed Old Town.

In Lithuania, encounter profound Marian devotion at the Hill of Crosses in Šiauliai and the apparition site of Our Lady in Šiluva. Visit Kaunas, home to the Cathedral Basilica of St Michael the Archangel and Pažaislis Monastery, before concluding in Vilnius. There, pray before the relics of St Casimir, visit the Cathedral Basilica, and journey to Trakai with its iconic island castle. Daily Mass and guided reflections accompany this pilgrimage of faith across the Baltic nations.

Spiritual Director

Fr Francis Phong

Pilgrimage

13 Days 10 Nights

Meals

10 Dinners

Accomodation

10 Nights

Itinerary
  • Finland Helsinki – St Henry’s Cathedral (Mass), Senate Square, Olympic Stadium, Sibelius Monument, Esplanade Park, Old Market Hall, Porvoo Cathedral; guided city tour.
  • Estonia Tallinn – Old Town within medieval walls, Toompea Castle, Dome Church (St Mary’s Cathedral), Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Cathedral of St Peter & Paul (Mass).
  • Lahemaa National Park – Käsmu Village, Palmse Manor; nature walk.
  • Tartu – Overnight stay and transit to Latvia.
  • Latvia Cesis – Christ the King Catholic Church (Mass), medieval Old Town Castle, St John’s Church.
  • Riga – Our Lady of Sorrow Church (Mass), Riga Castle, St Jacob’s Cathedral, Swedish Gate, Freedom Monument, Central Market, Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum.
  • Lithuania Šiauliai – Hill of Crosses; St Peter & Paul Cathedral (Mass).
  • Šiluva – Marian apparition site; Tytuvėnai Church and Monastery.
  • Kaunas – Cathedral Basilica of St Michael the Archangel (Mass), Christ’s Resurrection Church, Pažaislis Monastery, Kaunas Castle.
  • Alytus – Church of the Holy Guardian Angels (Mass), city highlights.
  • Vilnius – Cathedral Basilica of St Stanislaus and St Vladislaus (Mass), Relics of St Casimir, Old Town, Trakai Castle and Church of the Visitation.
  • Daily Mass, spiritual accompaniment, and moments of quiet prayer are woven throughout this pilgrimage, inviting renewal of faith across the sacred landscapes of the Baltic nations.

Pilgrimage Map

Legend:
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