What if you could walk the very halls where priests once hid, stand at the sites where martyrs gave their lives, and trace the conversion of Newman and the faith journeys of Lewis and Tolkien?

The answer is a pilgrimage that brings history alive .

By joining our upcoming pilgrimage, you’ll transform your understanding of the impact of the Reformation, deepen your appreciation of the English martyrs, and inspire your own walk of faith.

Experience the vibrant life of English Catholicism!

Group Leaders

Dr. Marcus Peter is the Director of Theology at Ave Maria Radio. Dr. Marcus Peter went from militant atheist to passionate preacher after encountering Christ in 2008. Initially preaching against Catholicism, his prayerful study of Scripture, theology, philosophy, and the Church Fathers—alongside Mary’s intercession—led him back to the Catholic Church in 2010. Now a renowned Catholic speaker, biblical theologian, and author, Marcus has delivered over 10,000 dynamic talks worldwide. He hosts Ave Maria Radio’s international programs Ave Maria in the Afternoon and Unveiling the Covenants, regularly appearing on EWTN. Dr. Peter earned his doctorate in biblical studies from Pontifex University and is presently working on a Ph.D. in Biblical Covenant Theology and Ratzinger Studies with St. Mary’s University in Twickenham, London. He is Director of Theology at Ave Maria Radio and the Kresta Institute. He lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with his wife Stephanie and their children.

Dr. Billy Kangas Billy serves as Vice President of Mission at Ave Maria Radio, where he integrates scholarship, pastoral leadership, and creative outreach. He is a columnist for Patheos, regularly writing on theology, culture, and the Catholic imagination. Billy is also a featured guest and speaker across the Catholic world, contributing to conferences, podcasts, and media outlets. In addition, he teaches as an instructor for the Catholic Biblical School, bringing rigorous academic training and accessible teaching to students of Scripture. His work blends theological depth with practical mission, helping others encounter the richness of the faith in everyday life.

• Explore the Protestant Reformation

• Visit London to engage with England’s Catholic roots

• Explore hidden priest holes at Harvington Hall

• Discover the English Martyrs

• Tour the Tower of London

• Visit the execution sites of St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher

• Trace St. John Henry Newman’s conversion

• Discover the newest Doctor of the Church in Oxford and Birmingham

• Follow the Footsteps of the Inklings

• Explore the early lives of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien

Itinerary Highlights

Day 1 – Sunday, September 20 Depart USA on overnight, independent flights to London.

Day 2 – Monday, September 21 | Twickenham & London

• Welcome Mass at St. Mary’s University Chapel

• Hotel check-in & welcome dinner

Day 3 – Tuesday, September 22 | London

• Tower of London & Tower Hill

• Tyburn Convent Mass & relics

• Charterhouse Square

Day 4 – Wednesday, September 23 | London

• Mass at Westminster Cathedral

• Trafalgar Square & St. Martin-in-the-Fields

• Westminster Abbey (optional Evensong)

Day 5 – Thursday, September 24 | London

• Mass at Brompton Oratory

• Free afternoon & group dinner

Day 6 – Friday, September 25 | London → Oxford

• Mass at Blackfriars Priory

• Walking tour: Oriel College & Christ Church

Day 7 – Saturday, September 26 | Oxford

• Mass at Oxford Oratory

• Martyrs’ Memorial, Magdalen College, Addison’s Walk

• Newman Friends Centre

Day 8 – Sunday, September 27 | Oxford → Birmingham → Harvington Hall

• Mass at Birmingham Oratory

• Tour Harvington Hall priest holes

Day 9 – Monday, September 28 | Oxford

• Mass at Oxford Oratory

• Visit The Kilns (home of C.S. Lewis)

• Farewell dinner

Day 10 – Tuesday, September 29 | Return to USA

• Transfer to Heathrow for flights home

The Good News Cruise is “festival” style programming, meaning that there are more events than any couple could or should try to attend.

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 We provide many options for different interests, and we suggest that each couple chooses and prioritizes those events that most interest you, but not try to attend every event. We encourage you to find time to spend alone on the shore and on the ship alone and mingling with other couples.

FEBRUARY 6 | Depart Fort Lauderdale, FL

FEBRUARY 7 | Day At Sea

FEBRUARY 8 | Miami, FL

FEBRUARY 9 | Day at Sea

FEBRUARY 10 | Nassau, Bahamas

FEBRUARY 11 | Day at Sea

FEBRUARY 12 | Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

FEBRUARY 13 | Return to Fort Lauderdale, FL

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