Xhonané and Miguel Olivas
Founder
Miguel and Xhonané Olivas married in 1996 and homeschooled their four children in Clarion, Pennsylvania. Since their children grew up and spread their wings, Xhonané has discovered a great devotion: to guide pilgrims to discover the love of Our Lord through Mexico's greatest spiritual treasure: Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Israel Ramírez
Field Guide and Content Creator
Israel is both Xhonané's cousin and an amazing travel partner. With his knowledge of the city by car and good humor, Israel is on of the greatest facilitators of our smooth sailing pilgrimages. He is the driver during the trip, creator of social media content, and partner with Xhonané to curate the best spiritual experience of holy sites, just to name a few of his contributions to our mission.
Montsy Olivas
Social Media Assistant
Hi there! I am Xhonané and Miguel's third child and was raised with a deep sense of appreciation for my Mexican heritage. While my Mom had the vision for this mission, I help to spread news about the rich gift that is this pilgrimage through social media and web design (like this one!). I hope you discern whether this trip is for you and if so, I am so excited for you to experience it!
Ricardo Ruiz
Logistics Coordinator
Meet Ricardo Ruiz: a longtime family friend and right-hand to Israel. He will accompany the pilgrims on foot and maintain communications with Israel and Eduardo for transportation pick ups. He speaks excellent English and navigates Mexico City with ease to help our itinerary stay on schedule.
Eduardo Vigueras
Transportation Coordinator
Meet Eduardo, aka, Eddy: brother-in-law of Israel and resident jester. He will coordinate with Israel the van rides to transport and pick up pilgrims every day. He is an excellent and reliable city driver who, along with every member of this team, transports safely and comfortably all pilgrims on their journey .
Father Joachim
Pilgrimage Chaplain
Fr. Joachim, a native of Michigan, attended Central Michigan University, and subsequently enrolled at Saint Vincent Seminary, where he earned a Master of Arts and a Master of Divinity degree (cum laude), as well as the Demetrius R. Dumm, OSB, Sacred Scripture Award, given by the faculty to the student who most demonstrates excellence in the study of Sacred Scripture. He most recently served as Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Fatima, St. Frances Cabrini, and St. Titus Parishes before coming to Penn State in 2024.