Pilgrimages Archives

English diocese keeps Lourdes appointment: Virtual pilgrimage attracts hundreds

May 23, 2020

Every year since 1953, Catholics from the Diocese of Middlesbrough – located in the north of England – have participated in a pilgrimage to Lourdes. This year they are doing it virtually.

By Charles Collins

Pilgrims say no regrets about Holy Land trip, despite coronavirus

Feb 27, 2020

Amid continuing concerns about the spread of the coronavirus, Catholic pilgrims in the Holy Land said they were being cautious but had no regrets about continuing with their pilgrimage.

By Judith Sudilovsky

As COVID-19 spreads, Holy Land Catholics concerned, but sites still open

Feb 24, 2020

After Israel reported that 18 people from a recent South Korean tour group were infected with COVID-19, a coronavirus, a spokesman for the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said officials were concerned how the diagnosis would affect Lenten and Easter pilgrimages.

By Judith Sudilovsky

Capuchin friar walks thousands of miles to bring attention to HIV/AIDS

Aug 7, 2019

Wherever he goes, Capuchin Father Marcelo Monti talks not only about the values of his congregation, but also about the prevention of HIV, which took the life of his sister 10 years ago. In 11 months, he has already walked 3,600 miles through six countries, but still has a long way to Quebec on the first stage of his journey.

By Eduardo Campos Lima

Monastery connects U.S. Catholics to Holy Land, events in Christ’s life

Jul 14, 2019

Father James Gardiner, a Franciscan Friar of the Atonement, who is director of special projects at the monastery, said the gardens and the replicas are meant to “whet your appetite” for seeing the real things in the Holy Land.

By Elizabeth Bachmann

Pope okays pilgrimage to Medjugorje, says apparitions ‘need study’

May 12, 2019

Without expressing any finding on the authenticity of the alleged apparitions and other supernatural phenomena at the Marian shrine of Medjugorje in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Pope Francis has approved pilgrimages there.

By Elise Harris