Office of Ignatian Spirituality

PILGRIMAGES with the UCS Office of Ignatian Spirituality

Encountering Christ “along the road” is a hallmark of Christianity in general, and of Ignatian Spirituality in particular. Before he was a Saint or “Ignatius,” Inigo Lopez de Onaz y Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus was a “pilgrim.” We hope you will consider joining Fr. Hung Pham, SJ as he leads fellow pilgrims to encounter with Christ in this unique and all-encompassing experience of physical, intellectual, communal, and spiritual exercises.

We are grateful to Ms. Chieu-Lan Nguyen, our gifted and generous pilgrimage coordinator, who you can reach for further information about any of these exciting offerings. 

Email: chieulannguyen@gmail.com           Phone: 714-202-7020.

1. Following the FOOTSTEPS of OUR MOTHER (October 14 – 26, 2024) NOW FULL

This 13-day prayerful journey to major European Marian shrines, Fatima, Lourdes, and Montserrat (with additional stops in Lisbon, Paris, and Barcelona), promises to be a multi-cultural experience which will draw pilgrims close to She who most expediently “places us with her Son.” 

     To learn more, visit THIS LINK or contact OIS Pilgrimage Coordinator (see above).

2. Ao Ta / Healing in Vietnam (December 28, 2024 – January 15, 2025)

Retreatant-Pilgrims will return to various cultural and historical sites in North, Central and Southern Vietnam on this pilgrimage designed for those seeking a depth of healing and encounter that comes from exploring memories and restoring peace of mind and heart. Accompanied by OIS Director Hung Pham, SJ and OIS Pilgrimage Coordinator Lan Nguyen, participants can expect a tender, hospitable spirit at every turn. 

     To learn more, visit THIS LINK or contact OIS Pilgrimage Coordinator (see above).

3. Ignatian Camino: In the Footsteps of St. Ignatius (June 9 – 22, 2025)

Celebrate your faith in Rome on the Jubilee Year 2025 with a 14-day pilgrimage in the footsteps of St Ignatius of Loyola. Join fellow pilgrims who seek to deepen their faith by physically walking through the Ignatian sites in Northern Spain and Rome, Italy, spiritually engaging in individual meditation and contemplation actively participating in small group sharing and daily Eucharist living simply as a small community of Jesus’ disciples. This will be the 4th time Fr Hung Pham, SJ leads the Camino for the OIS.

     To learn more, visit THIS LINK or contact OIS Pilgrimage Coordinator (see above).

4. Pilgrimage with OUR LADY of GUADALUPE (June 25 – 30, 2025)

Embark on a profound spiritual journey to the heart of Mexico, a place rich in faith, culture, and history. This pilgrimage, guided by OIS Director Hung Pham, SJ, offers a unique opportunity to deepen your spiritual life while exploring vibrant Mexico City and Puebla.

     To learn more, visit THIS LINK or contact OIS Pilgrimage Coordinator (see above).

4. Ignatian Pilgrimage to Japan: In the Footsteps of St. Francis Xavier (Nov 9 – 23, 2025)

    Join OIS Director Hung Pham, SJ and fellow pilgrims on this 14-day journey to the “Land of the Rising Sun” through its heroic history of Christianity, breathtaking landscapes, and captivating culture. Trace the footsteps of the famous Jesuit missionary, St Francis Xavier, in Nagasaki, Yamaguchi, and Kyoto. Explore Japan’s modern capital, Tokyo. And walk the historic Nakasendo Samurai Trail in the midst of fall foliage.

     To learn more, VISIT HERE or contact OIS Pilgrimage Coordinator (see above).