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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

Feast of St Patrick: history and traditions

St Patrick's Day, also called the Feast of Saint Patrick,17th March, is a Catholic feast day that commemorates St Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, on the date that is believed

Joe Walsh Tours 2023 pilgrimage programme

At Joe Walsh Tours we are delighted to announce our 2023 pilgrimage programme, departing to the beautiful shrines of Fatima, Lourdes, Medjugorje as well as our relaxing Pilgrimage and Coast

10 Interesting Facts about Fatima

Learn with Joe Walsh Tours 10 interesting facts about Fatima, “the city of peace” and an extraordinary place of Christian pilgrimage: 1- Fatima has a population of 10.369 inhabitants. 2

The Life of St Teresa of Avila

St Teresa of Avila, also called Teresa de Jesus and named by birth Teresa de Cepeda y Ahumada, was a Spanish writer and a nun, known for being a very

Special Places: Jerusalem

One of the most beautiful destinations during our Pilgrimage to the Holy Land is Jerusalem, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981, considered sacred by Christians but also by pilgrims

Top 5 things to do and see on your Pilgrimage to Avila

The city of Avila has been a center of religious devotion since the Medieval Ages, due to its sacred shrines, as well as being home to Saint Teresa de Jesus,

History of World Youth Day

On August 2023 we will be celebrating WYD in Lisbon, Portugal, hence, before you travel on this important pilgrimage, we would like to share with you some of the most

Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska: The Divine Mercy Message

“Love endures everything, love is stronger than death, love fears nothing” - Saint Faustina Kowalska Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska was a Catholic nun born in Glogowiec, Poland, on August 25,

11 interesting facts about Medjugorje

Are you about to go on a pilgrimage to Medjugorje, a beautiful city of peace and renewal? In this blog we are going to tell you 11 interesting facts about

Our accommodation in Medjugorje

Medjugorje, a village in Bosnia-Herzegovina, is one of our most popular pilgrimages and a lifetime experience for all devout Catholics. At Joe Walsh Tours we want to make sure our

Beautiful places to see in San Giovanni Rotondo

San Giovanni Rotondo, a small town in the province of Foggia, in southern Italy, is one of the most important centers of pilgrimage for Catholics. Every year thousands of pilgrims

Divine Mercy Pilgrimage: 6 Important shrines to visit

Today we would like to introduce you to some of the most important shrines to visit during our Divine Mercy Pilgrimage, following in the footsteps of Saint Faustina Kowalska, and

Things to see on your pilgrimage to Cascia

Located in the Italian Province of Perugia in Umbria, Cascia is important in the history of Catholic Christianity and the Roman Catholic Church because it is the birthplace of Saint

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

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