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Pilgrimages

Serving the Lord with Joy!

Sign Up for a Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe with World Villages for Children

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A pilgrimage is traditionally a journey to a holy place — a place where saints have walked, a place where God has met people and blessed them. A Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe with World Villages for Children is just that—a sacred journey where you walk on holy ground and witness God’s blessings in action.

We invite you to come and see the life-changing work that helps children break free from poverty—and discover how your journey can make a lasting impact.

Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe and Retreat Offerings

Jesus says to His disciples, “Come and see” (John 1:39), and we extend the same invitation through our Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe with World Villages for Children. Come and experience a journey of rest, reflection, service, and spiritual renewal.

Guests join in the daily life of the Sisters, with time for personal prayer, quiet reflection, and meaningful connection with our mission.

TRIPS INCLUDE

  • Visit to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
  • Round-trip airport transfers within Mexico
  • All meals
  • Celebration of the Mass and Holy Hours
  • Accommodations in Mexico
  • Medical Insurance

Our retreat center, Villa Aloysius, is a peaceful, multi-purpose facility featuring the founder’s memorial hall, a chapel, a replica of the Chapel of Banneux, a guesthouse, café, restaurant, and conference rooms.

We offer customized pilgrimages to meet the needs of your group—families, parishes, organizations, and more.

Lisa P, Maryland

“It changes you at your core. You learn how blessed we are to be born when and where we are born, minor irritations don’t matter, you know all is a gift. You want to never complain again, truly live gratitude and be Jesus to others. The bar is high but with God all is possible.”

Heather & Charles, Illinois

“Spending time with the girls at Villa de las Ninas was truly a special experience. Praying with them, playing with them and helping them in their everyday responsibilities was truly a gift of grace! The Sisters of Mary are truly molding hearts and minds for Christ.”

Fr. Richard, Diocese of Trenton NJ

“Our Lord and our Blessed Mother touched my heart in a profound way through the Sisters of Mary and the beautiful children. My visit to Chalco has forever changed me. I joyfully look forward to my MULTIPLE visits in the future.”

Frannie, Maryland

“The graces and blessings that I received from being on retreat are still flowing. It’s hard to articulate all that I encountered. The peace and safety that I felt while being in Chalco was comforting. The interaction with the girls, and the healing service profoundly affected my heart. Everyone that I met was hospitable, cordial, and willing to meet any need…The most impactful moments for me came in the Hacienda Chapel. Listening to Father Al’s talks.”

“Try to live a life of simplicity, a life of poverty as Jesus lived it, but the object of course is love. The object is to serve.”

– Fr. Aloysius Schwartz, founder

Learn more about the children

The children at our schools come from the poorest of the poor. Each child has their own stories of what their life was before coming to our schools and how their lives are being transformed by the Sisters of Mary programs.  Read the moving stories of our children in their own words. 

Meet Our Graduates

There are 160,000+  graduates from the Sisters of Mary Schools. Many of our graduates went on to live prosperous lives, helping their families and local communities. Read the inspiring stories of our graduates in their own words. 

Life At Our Villages

Learn more about how we help children break free from a life of poverty.


PHILIPPINES
Adlas
Biga
Minglanilla
Talisay

MEXICO
Chalco
Guadalajara

GUATEMALA

Zona 13
Zona 6

BRAZIL
Brasilia
Sao Paulo

HONDURAS

Tegucigalpa
Amarateca

TANZANIA
Kisarawe
Kiluvya
Dodoma