John Paul Tours Demo

5 / 11

6
The Pierz family has been
involved with the pilgrimage ministry
since 1987. For many years the
company has been known as
Andrew’s Pilgrimages and Tours,
directed by Andrew Pierz. During
these years, we have built a
US business as well as a sister
organization in Poland. In 2013,
our US ministry incorporated under
the name John Paul Pilgrimages
and Tours. JPPT is a family owned
and operated continuation of
over 25 years of experience in
Andrew’s ministry. We draw upon his
knowledge and experience with every
group we organize.
The family has an even closer
bond to this holy undertaking in that
Mrs. Pierz attended Holy Masses
with then-Cardinal Karol Wojtyła in
Kraków, Poland as a young child.
Some two decades later, Mr. and
Mrs. Pierz gave their sons, Michael
and Mark, the most breathtaking
The Pierz family has been blessed to lead over 100,000 people on
pilgrimage since 1987. Our sister company in Poland is one of the country’s
top three leading pilgrimage organizations!
Our Ministry
opportunity, to meet Pope John
Paul II themselves. They met and
spoke with him not only once, but
several times! Michael entered the
seminary and was formed at the
Pontifical North American College in
Rome, Italy. He was ordained to the
Priesthood in 2013. Fr. Michael further
studied Canon Law at the Pontifical
Gregorian University in Rome.
Mark spent several years in Law
Enforcement where his passion and
leadership led him to quickly climb
ranks and hold many highly respected
positions. In 2013 he left the field to
dedicate his passion to his wife and
children, and the family ministry. The
Pierz family has a rich history, full of
Polish culture and a close relationship
to the Holy Roman Catholic Church.
We want you to have an
awakening of spirit, a rejuvenation
of faith, and the peace and grace of
the Holy Spirit with you when you
travel with us. We do not rush our
pilgrims through the song and dance
rhetoric of a ‘typical tour’ where you
listen to someone tell you about the
construction dates and time period
related to the various chapels, shrines,
and historical sites all while driving by
in a bus as quickly as possible. Our
trips are not vacations, or sightseeing
tours. A pilgrimage is the time for your
parishioners to reflect, grow closer
to our Lord, and learn the history of
their faith while experiencing different
cultures and making new friends. Our
guides share a wealth of knowledge
with you, but you will still have time for
yourselves, time to pray and reflect,
and of course, time to go out on your
own if you like. We will provide an
exclusive experience with your friends,
family, and fellow parishioners. We
celebrate Holy Mass every day, most
often in the very chapel or place we
are visiting. This truly is the encounter
of a lifetime.
A pilgrimage is a journey