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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

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

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

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