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