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“Peter” is Here
If you ever find yourself so fortunate as to visit the Scavi (literally the “excavation”) beneath the crypt of St. Peter’s Basilica, you will…
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What Sitting by the Tomb of St. Francis Taught Me About Poverty of Spirit
When Pope Leo declared 2026 as the Jubilee Year of St. Francis, I quickly determined to visit Assisi. I had never been to Assisi…
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2026 France and Spain Pilgrimage with Deacon Greg Kandra
Arrival Day And we’re here. We landed in Paris late Tuesday afternoon (St. Patrick’s Day!) after a very long journey from Orlando International Airport.…
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A Journey of Faith: My Pilgrimage Through Poland
A Journey of Faith: My Pilgrimage Through Poland When I first began working in pilgrimage travel for Select, I never imagined how deeply it…
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Pilgrimage Reflections: Lourdes and Lisieux
I have been blessed to go on multiple pilgrimages over the course of my life -- some personal, some with very large groups --…
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What It’s Like to Walk Through Ireland…it was worth every second (yes, even with 43 people)
How can I possibly write about the entirety of emotions, experiences, and epiphanies from leading a group of strangers for one week in Ireland…
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To Be a Pilgrim, in Catholic Poland
As Divine Mercy is manifested throughout the universal Church, the spotlight continues to shine on the nation of Poland. Today, the people of Poland…
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Bucket List to Life Decision
As you might imagine, we hear a lot of stories from pilgrims. Every so often, one stands out. When Elizabeth emailed us, her story…
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Yearning for Europe: Christmas Markets in Germany and Austria
QUICK NOTE: This post was written during the height of the pandemic when all of Europe was completely shut down. But now that things…
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Churches of Paris: Exploring the History of the City of Lights through its Churches
It almost seems like everywhere you turn in Paris, you can spot a Catholic church. With France’s strong Catholic history, it makes sense that…
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Kibeho: A Marian Apparition Site You May Have Missed
“I am a servant of the Servant of the Lord – please let me know if there’s anything I can do to make your…
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500 Pilgrimages for Mary – Modern Catholic Pilgrim
Has it ever occurred to you that becoming a pilgrim can be as simple as stepping outside the front door? We at Modern Catholic…
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