Pilgrimages Archives

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

Church in the Americas
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.

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

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
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.

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

Church in Europe
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.

Seeking Christ’s face: Some believe hilltop shrine holds true relic

Catholic News Service, Church in Europe
Apr 10, 2019

At the Shrine of the Holy Face in Manoppello, visitors see a transparent cloth encased between two glass panes within an ornate silver frame above the sanctuary’s altar.

Bishop takes a (sky) dive to get pilgrims to Lourdes

Catholic News Service, Church in UK and Ireland
Sep 17, 2018

Bishop Richard Moth jumped from a plane at 15,000 feet to raise money to take ailing pilgrims to Lourdes.

Filipinos mark 400th anniversary of arrival of Mary’s image

Catholic News Service, Global Church
May 6, 2018

Filipino Catholics processed through the city’s Quiapo district with an image of Our Lady of Mount Carmel to “meet” the image of the Black Nazarene May 4 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of arrival of Mary’s image in their country.