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Changes to Baths and Water Gesture in Lourdes

From this season, the Sanctuary is introducing important changes to the Baths and Water Gesture in Lourdes. Our team in Lourdes shares this important update for pilgrims: THE BATHS The

Jubilee Year of St Francis | 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi

"All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle." – Saint Francis of Assisi As part of our popular pilgrimages to Italy, pilgrims can visit

Lourdes in Winter time

Caroline Trainor, who leads our team in Lourdes, shares what it is like to spend time in Lourdes in winter time: We are often asked what is Lourdes like in the wintertime,

Xacobeo Holy Year on the Camino de Santiago

A Xacobeo Holy Year, also known as Ano Xacobeo or Jacobean Year, is a very special event for pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago. It takes place when 25th July,

8 Things to do and see in Fatima, Portugal

The small town of Fatima in Portugal has been an important place of Catholic pilgrimage since Our Lady appeared to three shepherd children in 1917. Its Sanctuary is visited by

A simple guide on responsible travel

Undertaking a pilgrimage is not only a meaningful and spiritual experience for oneself but also an opportunity to practice responsible travel. As pilgrims journey to classic pilgrimage destinations such as

Plenary Indulgence in Medjugorje

Pilgrimage to Medjugorje has been granted a great blessing from the Church for the Jubilee Year of Hope 2025. Pilgrims to the parish church of St James the Apostle in

Saint Nicholas, the original Father Christmas

6th December is the Feast Day of Saint Nicholas, also known as Nicholas of Bari and the saint who inspired the figure of Father Christmas or Santa Claus. Patron saint

8 Beautiful shrines of Italy

Home of saints, Popes and historic shrines, a pilgrimage to Italy is always a joyful and spiritually enriching experience. Today we introduce you to some of the most special and

Travel Tips for your Pilgrimage

If you are getting ready to book your next trip or travel, we have prepared our top useful travel tips for your pilgrimage with Joe Walsh Tours: CHECK LEVEL OF

Special Places: Montserrat Monastery

Mount Montserrat, Catalonia’s Sacred Mountain, is distinguished for its iconic needle-shaped peaks and rocky formations, sculpted over millions of years by natural erosion; and creating a landscape unlike any other.

Beautiful shrines of France

Let us take you on a virtual journey of spirituality visiting the most special sites of Catholic devotion; these are some of the most beautiful shrines of France: LISIEUX In

Special Places: Gavarnie

Caroline Trainor, who leads our team in Lourdes, shares some history about Gavarnie and its many sites to visit. As part of our pilgrimage to Lourdes, there is an optional

8 Beautiful Shrines of Europe

Pilgrims have travelled across Europe and the world for many centuries, visiting sacred relics and the resting place of saints. Today we introduce you to some of the most beautiful

8 beautiful day trips from Fatima

Fatima, in Portugal, is one of the most popular pilgrimage destinations, receiving millions of pilgrims and visitors each year. If you're spending more than just a brief time in the

What happens in Rome during Jubilee Year?

Jubilee Year is a special time for pilgrimage in Catholic tradition, a year where pilgrims embark on a journey searching for plenary indulgence. "The Jubilee Indulgence is a concrete manifestation

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