Tag: pilgrimage
After 100 years, Marian shrine in Alberta still draws thousands
SKARO, Alberta — It’s easy to drive by the stone grotto at the Skaro shrine for those who don’t know its history.
Tucked in a...
Remains of St. John XXIII begin pilgrimage in his home diocese
BERGAMO, Italy (CNS) -- Accompanied by Bishop Francesco Beschi of Bergamo and escorted by both Italian and Vatican police officers, the glass coffin containing...
Salvadoran pilgrimage to mark centennial of Blessed Romero’s birth
By Catholic News Service
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Salvadorans plan to walk more than 90 miles in three days to mark the centennial of...
Pope Francis begins pilgrimage to Fatima, a ‘time of prayer’
Catholic News Service
LEIRIA, Portugal — Pope Francis said his two-day pilgrimage to Fatima would be a time of prayer and encounter with Jesus and...