Make a Pilgrimage
The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
welcomes tens of thousands of pilgrims annually.
The staff of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe is available to assist you in the organization of pilgrimages for a variety of groups without charge. If you would like to plan a formal pilgrimage or guided Church Pilgrimage, please fill out the Pilgrimage Form below or call our Pilgrimage Coordinator and Guide;
Pilgrimage is a journey to a sacred place for the purpose of veneration, in gratitude, in supplication, to fulfill a promise, or as a penance. It is an ancient devotion, first commanded by God to our Hebrew forebears to journey to the Temple three times a year. As inheritors of the Faith, we maintain sacred spaces for pilgrimage, but are not bound to journey. Instead, we go on pilgrimage willingly in the spirit of the Gospel: as a reminder to deny ourselves, taking up our crosses, and leaving behind our daily lives to follow Him (cf. Matthew 16:24-25). Leaving one’s comfort and journeying to a strange place is a proven way to encounter spiritual renewal and healing. Pilgrimage is a way to “lose” our lives for His sake and find them anew. Learn more.
Take A Look
Guides, Map, and More
Planning Guide
General information, itineraries and more for planning Pilgrimages.
Group Meal Option
See the Menu options for your pilgrim group.
Map of the Grounds
View a map of the Shrine and grounds.
Suitability Guide
Guide for visiting Priests to exercise public ministry.
Travel & Lodging
The Shrine has made arrangements with local hotels to provide a special rate for pilgrims.
Plenary Indulgence
Pilgrims visiting the Shrine have the opportunity to gain plenary indulgences.
Dress & Photography Guidelines
Prepare appropriately by visiting our FAQ at “Dress & Photography Guidelines.”
Leading Pilgrims Closer to Christ
Pilgrimage Form
“When we go on pilgrimage, we leave the familiar surroundings of our everyday life to journey to a holy place.”
– Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke