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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

Special Places: Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

As Camino pilgrims reach Monte do Gozo, the Mount of Joy, they can catch a first glimpse of their destination: the magnificent Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. This place marks the

Things to do on your pilgrimage to Rome

Home of Popes and Saints, cradle of Christianity and also of Western civilisation... There are many extraordinary holy sites to visit and things to do on a pilgrimage to Rome,

Special places to see in Assisi, home of Saint Francis

We introduce you to the most special places to see in Assisi, homeplace of Saint Francis and Saint Claire.

New Year, New Pilgrimages

New Year brings New Pilgrimages at Joe Walsh Tours! Honour Our Lady Queen of Peace in Medjugorje, be part of our groups and Diocesan Pilgrimages, travel to to Fatima, the

Competition: Share your review to win a trip to Lourdes!

At Joe Walsh Tours, we are delighted to be giving pilgrims who travelled with us this year a chance to win a trip to Lourdes for two people. If you

9 Things to do and see in Lourdes

Lourdes has been one of the most important Marian shrines in Europe since Our Lady appeared to Saint Bernadette in the 19th century with thousands of pilgrims visiting the town

Register for Pilgrimages 2024

Planning your 2024 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

What is the Camino pilgrim passport or Credencial?

Today we introduce you to one of the most important items you should have with you during your journey on the Camino de Santiago: the ‘Credencial’ or Camino Pilgrim Passport.

How to share your feedback

Your feedback as a valued customer is important to us at Joe Walsh Tours. If you have travelled with us recently and would like to let us know how your

What is the story of St Bernadette?

If one dream should fall and break into a thousand pieces… never be afraid to pick one of those pieces up and begin again. That’s the beauty of being alive…

Feast of St Anthony of Padua

Actions speak louder than words; let your words teach and your actions speak - St Anthony of Padua 13th June is the Feast of St Anthony of Padua, and at

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.

Why is Malta a place of Pilgrimage?

The Mediterranean island of Malta is a very special place for Catholic Pilgrimage as it is home to very important and iconic religious shrines, as well as being the place

Sacred Places: Loreto, Italy

Located in the Marche region of central Italy and close to the Adriatic Coast, Loreto is a special place for Catholic pilgrimage as it is home to the Shrine of

How is Holy Week celebrated?

Holy Week or Easter is one of the most important and sacred times of the Christian calendar as well as a meaningful time for pilgrimage for Catholics as we remember

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