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Register by: August 9th, 2026

Please note the itinerary is subject to changes 

Itineraries

Wednesday: Day 1

Date : September 23, 2026

The journey begins. The group gathers and departs.

Stop in Peoria, IL 

  • Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception
    • Visit the tomb of Archbishop Fulton Sheen. This is where he was ordained and served as an altar boy.

 

  • Fulton Sheen Museum: Showcasing his vestments, books, and Emmy Award.

 

  • Lunch (Not included)

 

  • Continue south to St. Louis

 

  • Check-in at the hotel 

 

  • Group Welcome Dinner
 

 

Thursday: Day 2

Date : September 24, 2026

  • Hotel Breakfast 

 

  • Church Tour 

 

  • Early Lunch (Not included)

 

  • 1:00 PM: Procession to The Dome at America's Center 

 

  • 2:00 PM: BEATIFICATION MASS - The historic liturgy celebrated by Cardinal Luis Tagle

 

  • 5:00 PM: Evening of Reflection and Free Time

 

  • Veneration of the Relic

 

  • Group Dinner 

 

  • Shrine of St. Joseph

 

  • Visit to the Old Cathedral Museum

Friday - Day 3

Date : September 25, 2026

  • Hotel Breakfast & Check Out
  • Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis
  • Group Farewell Lunch
  • Depart St. Louis
  • Mass in Peoria 
  • Arrival in Niles
  • Hotel Accommodations
  • Coach Bus Transportation
  • Daily Mass
  • Ticket to the beatification Mass and preshow
  • All Breakfasts 
  • Group Meals
  • Lunch on Friday 
  • All tours and excursions listed & fees
  • Charitable Donation to the Shrines
  • Snacks 
  • All taxes and service fees

 

  • Lunch on days 1 and 2
  • Souvenirs
  • Expenses of personal nature health/travel insurance

Learn more about Fulton Sheen here: https://www.celebratesheen.com/biography1