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      1. New Vatican Guidelines on Supernatural Phenomena (May 2024)

      In May 2024, the Vatican introduced new rules for how the Church evaluates supernatural claims, such as visions or miracles. These replace the older 1978 rules and aim to bring more clarity and consistency. Now, only the Vatican can officially declare whether something is truly supernatural. However, a new category called "nihil obstat" (Latin for “no objection”) allows the Church to recognize positive spiritual outcomes from a site—even if the supernatural nature hasn’t been confirmed. This allows pilgrimages and devotions to continue under Church guidance.

      View Vatican Document


      2. Vatican’s Position on Medjugorje (September 2024)

      In September 2024, the Vatican officially acknowledged the positive spiritual experiences people have at Medjugorje, granting it a "nihil obstat". This means Catholics are welcome to visit, pray, and participate in devotions there, even though the Church has not made a final ruling on whether the Virgin Mary’s reported appearances are authentic. The focus is on encouraging the spiritual good that comes from the site without declaring it a proven miracle.

      Read Vatican Statement


    • Included in your trip:

      Roundtrip Flights

      Wide-bodied trans-atlantic jets.

      Porterage of Baggage

      Your bags will be put on buses and taken up to your room for you.

      Air-Conditioned Motor Coaches

      Ride aboard a brand-new, private, air-conditioned motor coach.


      Knowledgeable Guides

      Informed of Historical and Biblical Context of Sites Visited.


      Group Photos and More

      Get a group photo and tons of photography opportunities!

      Two Meals Daily
      Comprehensive Sightseeing

      With plenty of time and opportunity for pictures.

      Limited Trip Size

      We strive to make your trip special and unique, so this trip offers limited group size.

      Entrance Fees to Places Visited

      Walk right past the ticket booth with all your Entrance Fees paid in advance!


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    • Medjugorje - Oct25Bubik
      2024Tour

      Duration: 09 Days
      Dates: October 10 - 18, 2025
      Departure City: Chicago, IL (ORD)

      Price per person in a double room: $4,400

      Single Supplement: +$400

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    • Detailed Itinerary

      Day 1, October 10th, 2025 (Sunday): Departure to Sarajevo 

      Day 2, October 11th, 2025 (Saturday): Sarajevo Arrival – Medjugorje 
      • 13:55 Arrive in Split or Dubrovnik or Sarajevo and meet your tour escort (flight: OS 757).
      • Drive to Medjugorje, a unique place in the modern world. It is believed that Our Lady appeared in front of a group of children in 1981
      • Check-in at the hotel
      • Participate at St. James evening prayer program (Rosary, Holy Mass and Blessing of Objects) (subject to confirmation; time permitting)
      • Dinner at the hotel
      • Overnight at the hotel in Medjugorje (D)
      Attention: Schedule on this day is subject to change depending on flight details. 

      Day 3, October 12th, 2025 (Sunday): Medjugorje 
      • Breakfast at the hotel
      • We climb the Cross Mountain (weather dependent) (with Tour Escort) where in 1933, on the anniversary of Jesus' crucifixion, the villagers of Medjugorje erected a 29-foot cross in which resides a relic from the True Cross. Embark on a 2-3 hour hike up the mountain and pray the stations of the cross along the way. Attention: Please notice that in order to climb the Apparition Hill, pilgrims must be fit. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, water, and appropriate weather gear 
      • Lunch on your own
      • Later we visit the community of Cenacolo which was founded by the Sisters of Charity for young men and women who have taken a wrong path and now are on the road to recovery. We will be able to listen to their inspirational words about their journeys back to Jesus Christ (subject to confirmation upon availability on spot) (visit with Tour Escort).
      • Participate at St. James evening prayer program (Rosary, Holy Mass and Blessing of Objects)
      • Dinner at the hotel
      • Overnight at the hotel in Medjugorje (B, D)
      Attention: Advised timing is only approximate and is subject to confirmation due to confirmation of private Mass on Sunday. Holy Mass for an individual group cannot coincide with public Masses on Sundays. 

      Day 4, October 13th, 2025 (Monday): Medjugorje 
      • Breakfast at the hotel
      • Climb the Apparition Hill (weather dependent) (with Tour Escort) Follow the same path where the 6 young visionaries first encountered Our Lady. Pray at the statue commemorating the spot where Our Lady first appeared.
      Attention: Please notice that in order to climb the Apparition Hill, pilgrims must be fit. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, water, and appropriate weather gear.
      • At the base of the Apparition Hill is a Blue Cross, the site of present-day apparitions. It is also the location where the visionaries would meet in the early days of the apparitions to avoid the Communist police.
      • Lunch on your own
      • We drive to the Castle of Nancy and Patrick Latta, used as a retreat place for priests, nuns, seminarians, and have a conversation about their experiences. Nancy and Patrick Latta once enjoyed a lavish life style, but God was missing in their lives. One day something inside them told them that is was time to return to the Catholic Church. After going to Confession, they began their journey back to the Catholic faith and their lives changed for better. We will listen to Patrick’s Testimony (subject to confirmation upon availability on spot) (visit with Tour Escort).
      • Participate at St. James evening prayer program (Rosary, Holy Mass and Blessing of Objects) • Dinner at the hotel
      • Overnight at the hotel in Medjugorje (B, D)

      Day 5, October 14th, 2025 (Tuesday): Medjugorje 
      • Breakfast at the hotel
      • Visit Mother’s Village (subject to confirmation on spot) (with Tour Escort).
      • Lunch on your own
      • Visit Vicka’s House (subject to confirmation on spot) (with Tour Escort).
      • Participate at St. James evening prayer program (Rosary, Holy Mass and Blessing of Objects)
      • Dinner at the hotel
      • Overnight at the hotel in Medjugorje (B, D)

      Day 6, October 15th, 2025 (Wednesday): Medjugorje – Surmanci – Medjugorje 
      • Breakfast at the hotel
      • Drive to Surmanci and Celebrate Mass in the Divine Mercy Chapel which contains a first-class relic of St. Faustina, a second-class relic of St. John Paul II, and a miraculous icon of the Risen Christ (subject to confirmation) (visit with Tour Escort).
      • Lunch on your own
      • Return to Medjugorje
      • Free time for leisure activities
      • Participate at St. James evening prayer program (Rosary, Holy Mass and Blessing of Objects)
      • Dinner at the hotel
      • Overnight at the hotel in Medjugorje (B, D)

      Day 7, October 16th, 2025 (Thursday): Medjugorje – Dubrovnik tour – Cavtat (near Dubrovnik) 
      • Breakfast at the hotel and check-out
      • Drive to Dubrovnik
      • Lunch on your own
      • Enjoy your guided tour of Dubrovnik known as the Pearl the Adriatic Sea. The tour begins on the west side of the city across the bridge guarded by a statue of Saint Blaise, through Pile gate and down the city's main artery, known as Stradun. Along the way, we pass the Onofrio's fountain, we will visit 14th century Franciscan Monastery which houses one of Europe’s oldest pharmacies (entrance fee included), Sponza Palace (exterior views) notable for its columned courtyard with elaborate stone carvings and we will see the Dominican Church and monastery (entrance fee included).
      • Celebrate Mass at a local church (time permitting)
      • Drive to Cavtat
      • Check-in at the hotel
      • Dinner at the hotel
      • Overnight at the hotel in Cavtat (near Dubrovnik) (B, D)

      Day 8, October 17th, 2025 (Friday): Cavtat (near Dubrovnik) – Dubrovnik (Karaka Cruise – Elaphiti Islands) – Cavtat (near Dubrovnik) 
      • Breakfast at the hotel
      • Enjoy Karaka Cruise on Elaphiti Islands (entrance fee included). Embark on a journey to the spectacular Elaphiti Islands – Kolocep, Sipan and Lopud Islands where marvelous landscapes, sandy beaches and lovely towns await you. You will be introduced to each remarkable island during the cruise by an experienced local guide.
      Optional: Optional activities during Karaka Cruise: 
       Visit to honey farm (tasting local produce) on Kolocep Island Supplement: 8 EUR / per person 
       Hiking tour on Kolocep Island Supplement: free of charge 
       Wine tasting on Sipan Island Supplement: 13 EUR / per person 
       Lunch on Lopud Island Supplement: 25 EUR / per person (for meat or vegetarian menu) Supplement: 30 EUR / per person (for fish menu) 
      • Lunch on your own
      • Celebrate Mass at a local church (time permitting)
      • Dinner at the hotel
      • Overnight at the hotel in Cavtat (near Dubrovnik) (B, D)

      Day 9, October 18th, 2025 (Saturday): Cavtat (near Dubrovnik) – Dubrovnik departure 
      • Breakfast at the hotel and check-out
      • Drive to Dubrovnik Airport
      • 13:00 Flight back home (flight: OS 732) (B)
      Attention: Schedule on this day is subject to change depending on flight details.
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