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Meeting the First American Pope in Rome

Meeting the First American Pope in Rome

by Greg Woltornist | Jun 27, 2025 | Blog, Featured, Pilgrimage Stories

Going on a Catholic pilgrimage to Italy during the Jubilee Year with a new pope at the helm was an unforgettable spiritual journey. There were so many special moments throughout our time in Italy, but finishing up in Rome was truly a gift. Walking down the pilgrimage...
Pilgrimage Reflections: Lourdes and Lisieux

Pilgrimage Reflections: Lourdes and Lisieux

by matt | May 14, 2025 | Blog, Featured, Pilgrimage Stories

I have been blessed to go on multiple pilgrimages over the course of my life — some personal, some with very large groups — and I always try to ask the Lord what particular graces he desires for me. Of course, pilgrimages can be a very rushed and sometimes...
Pilgrims of Hope: Thinking of an Italy trip this year? Read this.

Pilgrims of Hope: Thinking of an Italy trip this year? Read this.

by matt | Mar 6, 2025 | Featured, Pilgrimage Stories, Tips and Tricks

After a few days of sleeping in my own bed, I’m finally feeling like my life is (somewhat) back to normal. My stomach has stopped craving pasta with every meal, and I’m managing to do fine without a daily dose of gelato or tiramisu. (As I write, it’s Shrove Tuesday,...
Greetings from Hogar Ninos Dios in Bethlehem!

Greetings from Hogar Ninos Dios in Bethlehem!

by matt | Nov 3, 2023 | Featured, News, Pilgrimage Stories

In the summer of 2022, I went on a pilgrimage with Select International Tours to the Holy Lands. It was a trip of a lifetime with countless blessings and a birthday present that changed the trajectory of my life. My 26th birthday happened to fall on the day that we...
What It’s Like to Walk Through Ireland…it was worth every second (yes, even with 43 people)

What It’s Like to Walk Through Ireland…it was worth every second (yes, even with 43 people)

by matt | Aug 21, 2023 | Featured, Pilgrimage Stories

  How can I possibly write about the entirety of emotions, experiences, and epiphanies from leading a group of strangers for one week in Ireland in just a few paragraphs? I can’t, so I won’t try. But I’ll share the highlights. To start, Ireland is otherworldly....
Group Leadership: When God Asks You to Zip Up Your Suitcase

Group Leadership: When God Asks You to Zip Up Your Suitcase

by matt | May 5, 2023 | Blog, Featured, Pilgrimage Stories

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