- Category: Association, CSJ Community , Justice
Monday,
New Orleans + Memphis
Monday, April 12 - Friday, April 16, 2027
5 Days / 4 Nights
Sisters, associates, agreégées and partners in mission are invited to join the Racial and Cultural Justice Committee’s 2027 pilgrimage to New Orleans and Memphis from April 12-16. This week-long journey is an opportunity to deepen your faith, explore our nation’s history and ongoing pursuit of equity and justice, and gain rich cultural experiences.
The trip is guided by Michael Maher of Saint Christopher Journeys.
Planned Activities in New Orleans: Tours of the Whitney Plantation, Sisters of the Holy Family Motherhouse, the historic Ursuline convent, Xavier University, the Cathedral of Saint Louis and the House of Dance and Feathers.
There will also be two dinners out in the French Quarter, plus Dooky’s for lunch. There will be time to explore the French Quarter in the evenings and one day for lunch.
Planned Activities in Memphis: National Civil Rights Museum, the grave of Sister Thea Bowman and the historic St. Peter’s Catholic Church
There will also be a lunch at Central BBQ, dinner at BB King’s on Beale Street, and Lambert’s Café in the Missouri Bootheel, and some free time.
There is always the possibility of an activity not being available. If this happens, it will be substituted with a similar activity.
Pilgrimage Pricing
The cost of the five-day trip is $1,075.
Included: Hotels, ground transportation, driver tip, most meals, museums, guides, speakers, travel insurance. Note Included: Lunches and hotel tips
Need-based scholarships available. Contact Cindy Ness at [email protected] for more information
Registration & Payment
Travelers must register and make an initial payment of $300 (+$375 if wanting a single room) no later than December 1, 2026.
Reserve your spot! Spaces are limited.
Payment Schedule:
- Dec. 1: Registration and an initial payment of $300 (+$375 if wanting a single room)
- Jan. 15: Second payment of $300 due
- Feb. 15: Third/final payment of $475 due
All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Payments may be made by check, made out to “Saint Christopher Journeys” and mailed to:
Saint Christopher Journeys
4015 Botanical Ave
St. Louis, MO 63110
Payments may also be made by Zelle to Michael Maher using [email protected].
More Details
Parking: The group will gather at 6 a.m. on Monday, April 12 at St. Peter Church in Kirkwood, MO, and the charter bus will depart from there. Travelers can leave their vehicles in the parking lot there. Return will be approximately 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 16.
Housing: In Memphis, the group will stay at Comfort Inn downtown. In New Orleans, they will stay at The Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown French Quarter. Both hotels include breakfast. Single room is +$375.
Insurance: Travel and supplemental health insurance will be provided. See the Travel Guard “Essential Plan” as an example.
Questions: If you have any questions about the trip, contact Michael Maher at [email protected] or 773-678-7935.