Mountain Butorac, who leads pilgrimages in Rome and throughout Europe, writes about the pilgrims who visit the tomb of St. Monica, which can be found in the Basilica of Sant’Agostino near the Piazza Navona in Rome. The tomb, he says, is a
Parishioners and supporters braved hot and humid weather with a heat index close to 100-plus degrees to participate in an almost 100-mile pilgrimage to recognize the sacrifice made by previous congregations.
In preparation for the September dedication of a new church in Sioux
Imagine a pilgrimage where the faithful gear up with scuba fins and oxygen tanks or snorkel sets rather than hiking boots, sun hats and trek poles. That's what happens in the crystal-clear waters of the Paradise Gulf along the Italian Riviera near
For more than a thousand years, pilgrims have walked hundreds of miles through the countryside in France, Western Europe and the Iberian Peninsula to venerate what tradition holds are the relics of St. James the Great in the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
These U.S. cathedrals are the perfect pilgrimage destinations for the Year of St. Joseph
While the United States might not have Lourdes, Fátima, Loreto or other famous destinations, it does have a large selection of beautiful churches and cathedrals from coast to coast. During this year of St. Joseph, specifically, there are many cathedrals named after
In her latest column, Gretchen Crowe reviews Marion Amberg’s brand new (and gorgeous) book, “Monuments, Marvels, and Miracles: A Traveler’s Guide to Catholic America” from OSV. She writes: “Broken up into seven geographic areas, the book highlights more than 500 Catholic sites
A visit to the Holy Land can be transformative for the faith life of Christians.
Among those who work in ministry in the Catholic Church, the monumental and formative experience also finds fertile ground for evangelization.
Pilgrims who embark on the long journey of the Camino to Santiago de Compostela remind others of the spiritual journey all Christians make through life toward heaven, Pope Francis said.
In a letter marking the opening of the Holy Door at the Cathedral
The COVID-19 pandemic has curtailed church and school activities in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis and across the country.
But, determined laypeople and clergy are finding meaningful ways to engage the faithful in these times. One example is the annual Children's
Tens of thousands of young Christians from across Europe were expected to see in the New Year with chants and silent prayer, including before the Shroud of Turin. But the Dec. 28-Jan. 1 Taize pilgrimage to Turin has been postponed because of