From a reader:

I wanted to ask if you could help me out with some information.  Are you aware of any website, clearing house, or source for group trips or pilgrimages to Europe?

My wife and I would like to make a trip to Europe next spring to visit some historical Catholic sites and shrines.  We would be interested in seeing some Catholic sites, such as the Vatican/Rome, Lourdes, Liseux, or other places in Italy and/or France.  We are not necessarily looking for a trip to hit all those sites in a single trip.

Occasionally (about every 2 years) our parish will arrange a European pilgrimage, but not this coming year.  It is not mandatory that we travel with members of our own parish.  If there were other parish or diocesan trips initiating from the Midwest (IN, OH, IL, MI) or from any other place, we would be just as happy to join those groups, if permitted.

Any assistance you could provide would be appreciated.  Many thanks.