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Holy Land

Walk Where Jesus Walked!

December 28, 2025 - January 6, 2026

with Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR ’89

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10 Day Pilgrimage

If you desire to draw closer to Jesus of Nazareth, come, as we follow in His footsteps. You will have time to renew and affirm your faith each day of your pilgrimage; to pray and reflect. The Scriptures will come alive as you visit Our Lord’s homeland. You will be inspired by the natural beauty of the landscape, in addition to its rich historical heritage. It is an encounter that has changed the lives of many pilgrims, an act of faith and prayer. Pilgrims have been traveling to the Holy Land for thousands of years, and as part of your pilgrimage, we include many of the rich traditions that have evolved over time. The maxim at the entrance to the Church of the Nativity says: “We are hoping that: If you enter here as a tourist, you would exit as a pilgrim. If you enter here as a pilgrim, you would exit as a holier one.” We pray that same will occur when you join this 206 Tours pilgrimage.

Experience the holy sites of:

Tel Aviv • Caesarea • Nazareth • Cana • Sea of Galilee • Mt. Tabor • Jericho • Jerusalem • Ein Karem • Bethlehem • Via Dolorosa • Holy Sepulchre • Mt. Of Olives • Gethsemane • Mt. Zion (Upper Room) • Western Wall • Jordan River • Qumran • Dead Sea • and more!

December 28, 2025 - January 6, 2026

Holy Land

Estimated Package Price

(Including air fare)

$6200-6800

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$500 deposit due at time of registration

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Itinerary for Holy Land

Subject to change

1

Sunday, December 28

Day 1

  • Depart for the Holy Land
2

Monday, December 29

Day 2

  • Arrive in Tel Aviv
3

Tuesday, December 30

Day 3

  • Tel Aviv
  • Caesarea
  • Nazareth
  • Cana
4

Wednesday, December 31

Day 4

  • Sea of Galilee
5

Thursday, January 1

Day 5

  • Mt. Tabor
  • Jericho
  • Jerusalem
6

Friday, January 2

Day 6

  • Jerusalem
  • Ein Karem
  • Bethlehem
7

Saturday, January 3

Day 7

  • Jerusalem: Via Dolorosa
  • Holy Sepulchre
8

Sunday, January 4

Day 8

  • Mt. Of Olives
  • Gethsemane
  • Mt. Zion (Upper Room)
  • Western Wall
9

Monday, January 5

Day 9

  • Jordan River
  • Qumran
  • Dead Sea
10

Tuesday, January 6

Day 10

  • Return flights home
Franciscan Univeristy has partnered with 206 Tours to journey with you on this pilgrimage.

Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR ’89

Spiritual Leader

Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, became president of Franciscan University of Steubenville on May 21, 2019. The well-known Catholic speaker and author graduated from Franciscan University with his BA in theology in 1989, then earned an MDiv, MA in theology, doctorate in education, and executive juris doctorate. A solemnly professed member of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Province of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis of Penance, Father Pivonka was ordained to the priesthood in 1996. Father Pivonka held leadership positions at Franciscan University from 1996-2008 including as vice president for Mission and Planning. For his province, he directed Post-Novitiate Formation (2008-2012) and Franciscan Pathways ministry (2012-2019). He has hosted multiple video series including The Wild Goose on the Holy Spirit, Sign of Contradiction on St. Francis of Assisi, Metanoia on conversion, and in 2024, 10th Hour Production’s My father’s Father on God the Father. He has written seven books, including Living Metanoia: Finding Freedom and Fulfillment in Christ (OSV, 2021) and his most recent, Joyful Sons and Daughters: Embracing the Father’s Love (Word Among Us, 2024). Father Pivonka also hosts Franciscan University Presents on EWTN and the In Person and In Focus series on faithandreason.com, and cohosts the popular podcast, They That Hope, with Deacon Bob Rice.

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About the Holy Land

The Holy Land has been a place of pilgrimage for thousands of years—and has changed the lives of many pilgrims who have followed in Christ's footsteps.

Why should you go on a Catholic pilgrimage?

Our lives can become very busy. That busyness can overwhelm us, and often times, we need to intentionally set aside time to quiet our hearts and turn our attention to God.

On a Catholic pilgrimage, you will not only experience a silence and atmosphere helpful for prayer, but you will travel in community, guided by spiritual leaders and supported by fellow pilgrims.

We invite you to join the Franciscan University community as we embark on a pilgrimage of faith!

Questions? Contact us!

740-284-5812

pilgrimages@franciscan.edu

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