What You Should Know About the San Miguel Chapel—the Oldest church in the Continental United States
The San Miguel Chapel has seen roughly 400 years of trials and victories.
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Pope Authorizes Pilgrimages to Medjugorje—but doesn’t Authenticate Site
On May 12, Pope Francis gave the green light for Catholics to pilgrimage to Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina, which the sight of alleged Marian apparitions. Papal spokesman Alessandro Gisotti said in a statement the same day that this authorization of pilgrimage should not be taken as “authentication” of the alleged apparitions, “which still require an …
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The Seven Churches Walk is the Closest Thing to a Catholic Scavenger Hunt You’ll Experience: Here’s How to Do It
The tradition found its most recent surge of popularity in the 16th century when St. Philip Neri frequently traversed the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome.
“Catholic Survivor”? This May Be the Most Intense Pilgrimage You Can Make
Lough Derg is located on a small island off of Donegal county, Ireland. It is a penitential pilgrimage, and it will rock your world.
Holy Stairs in Rome Uncovered for Pilgrims to Climb
VATICAN CITY – For more than three hundred years, thick wooden planks covered the marble Holy Stairs. But those planks didn’t stop millions of pilgrims from climbing the hard stairs on their knees while meditating on the passion and death of Christ. But this year, pilgrims will be able to touch and climb the bare …
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Even More Reasons to Pilgrimage to Pittsburgh, PA!
Pittsburgh is truly one of the great American cities and that’s reflected in its cultural diversity. This diversity is reflected most beautifully and sweepingly in its Catholic churches and awesome eateries. But there’s just so much depth and beauty in Pittsburgh, that one article isn’t able to cover it all. Here are even more churches …
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You Need to Visit this Totally Forgotten Spot in the Holy Land
Pilgrims are traveling to the Holy Land in record-breaking numbers. Sites like the Holy Sepulcher and Church of the Nativity are obvious pilgrimage destinations. But those popular churches are often crowded. You may have to get up before the crack of dawn just to be able to spend time in prayer at the sites without …
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If You Love the Catholic Church and Good Food, Pittsburgh Is Your Next Pilgrimage Destination
Thanks to Fr. Schrenk, we have a definitive list of the must-see churches of the ‘Burgh and not-to-miss eateries nearby.
Time To Jubilate with the Martin Family
2018 would mark the 160th wedding anniversary of Saints Louis & Zelie Martin, devoted spouses and parents of our beloved Little Flower and her holy sisters. To honor this anniversary, Bishop Jacques Habert of Seez has declared a jubilee year for pilgrims traveling to the Sanctuary located in the Martin’s home town of Alencon, opening …
Pope Francis Recognizes Egypt as an Official Pilgrimage Site
CAIRO – More than 2,000 years ago, Mary and Joseph fled with Jesus to Egypt in order to escape the wrath of King Herod. Starting this year, Pope Francis is encouraging Catholics to follow in the footsteps of the Holy Family in a pilgrimage. He confirmed that Egypt will now be included as an official …
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