Pilgrimage to Germany

Heidelberg - land of the Student Prince -  Oldest  University  in Germany -  visit the Castle and Old Town.

Marburg - Shrine of St. Elizabeth of Hungary- one of Germany’s most important Saints. 

Visit Basilica, built in her honor, with its annals of  her whole life. Visit old town Marburg - charming.

Pilgrimage to Germany

Alt Otting - the oldest Marian Shrine in Europe,  a favorite of Pope Benedict XVI.  Visit the chapel and view all the ex-votos inside and outside the church and urns which house the hearts of Princes.  In this picturesque town, also visit the Shrine of the revered St. Conrad, doorkeeper of Alt Otting. 

Pope Benedict XVI - German background

Pope Benedict XVI - his early life in Germany

Marktl am Inn -  birthplace of Pope Benedict XVI.  Visit the house where he was born, and spent the first two years of his life. 

Tittmoning - where Pope Benedict XVI  spent most of his teen age years. We will walk through the beautiful Town Square our Pope speaks about in his book: Milestones. Visit the Police Station, where he and his family lived.

Freising - Visit the Cathedral where his holiness  and his brother were ordained; and where Pope Benedict XVI was consecrated Archbishop.

Aschau am Inn - Where Pope Benedict XVI  received First Holy Communion.

Traunstein - where Pope Benedict XVI  entered the seminary.

Erding - Venerate the Miracle of the Eucharist and the Relic of the Precious Blood.  Spend quality time in  the church of the Miracle.  Pray at the place where the Miraculous Hosts fell, called Terra Santa.

Bamberg - once considered the “Center of the World.”  Visit the Cathedral and tombs of two powerful Saints of the Holy Roman Empire: Saint Henry and his wife Saint Kunigunde.

Fulda - Shrine to St. Boniface - the Apostle of Germany  Visit his tomb in the Cathedral, and view the relics there:  including his sword and a book he was reading when he was attacked, which still has  blood on it.

Munich -  Stroll through this most historic city, and  visit the famous Marienplatz.  VisitChurch of St. Michael, and  The Cathedral where Pope Benedict XVI wasArchbishop.