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The happiness in Lourdes Poem

The happiness in Lourdes is a poem composed by Fr Michael who travelled with a group from County Limerick recently. "It was Fr Michael's first pilgrimage to Lourdes, he was

History of World Youth Day

In Summer 2027 World Youth Day will be taking place in Seoul, South Korea with WYD with returning to Asia for the first time in 30 years! Ahead of this

Register for Pilgrimages 2027

Planning your 2027 pilgrimage? We are currently finalising dates for our Pilgrimages 2024 programme, in the meantime you can register for our newsletter and you will be notified by email

5 special places of pilgrimage in Ireland

From the scenic pilgrim path to the summit of Croagh Patrick to the picturesque monastic site Glendalough, Ireland is home to wonderfully spiritual places and historic pilgrimage sites. Today we

JWT Travel launches tours and pilgrimages to Ireland

JWT Travel has launched JWT Ireland Tours focusing on tours into Ireland, including pilgrimages, as the company welcomes experienced incoming travel expert Giovanna Morelli to the team. JWT Ireland Tours will focus

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

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,

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

Feast of Our Lady of Fatima

May 13th is the day we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, a very important date in the Catholic Church and the most special day at the Sanctuary.

Spectacular cathedrals of Spain

Religious architecture, from tiny chapels to magnificent cathedrals, is an integral part of the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of Spain, one of our favourite destinations and land of pilgrimage

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,

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

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

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