The Universal Church is so awesome. To see all the Countries and different languages come together speaking the same prayers in their native language and to know it has not changed in the last 2,000 years renewed my faith. -Anonymous
I was overwhelmed at the organization...taking care of all of our needs all the time. Having 13 pilgrims gave us a chance to really get to know each other. Praying the prayers of the rosary, holy cards and going to daily Mass was very special as were the videos and movies on the motor-coach traveling through the beautiful mountains by a very experienced driver. Our tour guide was awesome with timing...telling us and showing us fabulous historical and holy sites and leaving breaks for lunch and shopping. I was absolutely awed with every sacred moment...nothing was left undone! I feel so blessed to have been a part of Peace Love Pilgrimage. Rosemary O'Rourke
Seeing is believing. I feel called by God to take every Bishop and every priest to Fatima,. Not only will they renew their Vocation but they will make an indelible mark on their faith journey and their witness will eventually reach the people in the pews. The light of Fatima shines so incredibly bright! The light creates an undeniable sense of God's presence in the world. Peace and hope resonate by simply being there, not to mention the history. Between the Apparitions of the young children 100 years ago to their recent canonization by Pope Francis, seeing is believing. The crown with the bullet from the attempted assassination on the life of Saint Pope John Paul II defines the Catholic faith! I know now that Our Lady of Fatima is praying for people like you and me, if you pray through her intercession to Jesus. Kerin Buntin
“What a prayerful, FUN, and awe-inspiring experience!! This was my first pilgrimage! Peace Love Pilgrimage is incredible and I highly recommend them! Everything was well done, and the trip was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!” Gayle Coomes
“An amazing wonder to feel Gods presence in Portugal at every Holy and sacred site we visited...” Stacey Coulardot
“God often leads us in a direction and we often believe we know where he is leading us. On my pilgrimage to Portugal, I believed God wanted me to have a profound experience while in Fatima. I soon realized that Fatima was wonderful and amazing, but not as deeply profound as I thought. At first, this worried me, but as time on the pilgrimage continued I realized God wanted me to get to see how Christ through Our Lady worked though others. This pilgrimage became an experience of relationships. God certainly placed a group of amazing people in my life. Each and every one of them had an impact on me, and on our journey through Portugal.” Lisa Henderson
Over 75 people from the Parish of St. Louis de Montfort attended the Ordination to the Priesthood Mass with Bishop Doherty at the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Lafayette, Indiana to pray for the first ordained priest from St. Louis de Montfort Parish in Fishers, Indiana, Fr. Coady Owens.
Grazie! Thank you!
“It was the perfect size group for evening faith sharing, and it was an honor and a privilege to lead a pilgrimage to Italy during the Jubilee Year of Mercy.” Fr. Pat Click, Pastor. Saint Louis de Montfort Church. Fishers, IN
“Thank you so much for all you did to make our Italy pilgrimage so special. I truly appreciate all your efforts. I feel closer to God and my faith. I liked the fellowship the best.” Terry Arndt. Saint Louis de Montfort Catholic Community. Fishers, Indiana. October 9, 2016.
“It was a trip I will never forget. I liked daily prayer and Mass the best. The size of the group was perfect. The Mass intention on each day combined with our assigned resident expert was a great way to get everyone engaged. I loved being on the trip with you.Thank you so much.” Mollie and Adam Smith. Saint Louis de Montfort Catholic Community. Fishers, Indiana. October 31, 2016
“Prayers of gratitude. To meet my son and daughter-in-law in Rome on this trip was certainly God's perfect timing.” Sue Wilchek. Holy Spirit at Geist. 2016
September 26, 2015 was one of the best days of my life. Thank you for starting Peace Love Pilgrimage and for using God's gifts in such a beautiful and powerful way.
~ Joanie Zigmond. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
I wanted to comment on the memorable pilgrimage that we took to Philadelphia to see our Pope. Thanks be to God for letting me attend as well as thanks to Peace Love Pilgrimage and Kerin Buntin! They provided us with a trip of a lifetime. To actually see the pope & receive Holy Communion is a feeling I will never forget. Always remembering that we are all pilgrims in this life, on a journey home! Sandy Collins
To be with and witness our daughter, Shannon Noelle Buntin (13 years old) recieve the Sacrament of Holy Communion consecrated by the Holy Father right before my very own eyes was mystical. Each Eucharist Minister was marked by a Papal umbrella.
~ Kerin Buntin. St Louis de Montfort Church. Fishers, IN.
.....so many sweet precious memories and blessings this weekend. Thank you!!! - Kay Harney. St. Louis de Montfort Church. Fishers, IN.
It was an AMAZING trip from beginning to end!!! My 14 yr old daughter and I will always treasure the once in a lifetime experience!!! You were a wonderful hostess, spiritual leader & guide on our journey to Philly to see the Pope!!! Thank you for everything, Kerin!!!
~ Mary & Allison Heller. St. John Vianney Church, Fishers, IN
What a blessing! Can't wait to see what God has in store for our families next!
~ Jeff and Reece Davies. Holy Spirit at Geist in Fishers, IN
Thanks again for organizing the trip. I enjoyed it very much.
~ Kevin Cullen
I decided I'm making the trip no matter how long it takes! Amen! An experience of a lifetime!
~ Kim Reinhart. St. Maria Goretti Church, Westfield, IN
What a wonderful weekend I had.
~ Heather Buhl. St Louis de Montfort, Fishers, IN
St. Philip Neri Church parishioners in Indianapolis led 54 pilgrims as we were marching through the streets of Philadelphia chanting "Te Amo a mi Papa, Papa!"