Tag: Pilgrimage

If Sydney’s bid for the 2028 International Eucharistic Congress is successful, it would “revitalise the church in Australia in the same way World Youth Day did in 2008,” according to Archdiocese of Sydney Director of Chancery Projects Kathy Campbell.

Two years ago, the Economy of Francesco, an international movement of young entrepreneurs committed to promoting a new form of economy based on solidarity was born.

Pilgrims from around the world came to Rome to participate in a pilgrimage dedicated to the apostles Peter and Paul for their feast day.

One of the largest Eucharistic pilgrimages in history will take place across the continental United States from 17 May to 16 July.

Over 100 muscle cars, hot rods and family cars, and nearly 30 motorbikes, took part in the second annual Croatian Pilgrimage Cruise starting at St Nikola Tavelic Church, St John’s Park on 10 February.

On the eve of his first pilgrimage to the Holy Land, a worried 42-year-old Matt Leslie said a quiet prayer to the Lord. “I asked him to keep me and my wife in his care. And that night, I felt the Lord speak to my heart, promising to keep us safe.”

Our WYD pilgrims have begun the journey of a lifetime in the Holy Land and Italy before the official program begins next week in Lisbon

Overshadowed by the power of the Holy Spirit, Our Lady arose from the comfort of her home and “went with haste” (Lk 1:39) to her cousin in joyful anticipation of what God had in store.

Earlier this year, Dr Tom Elich, editor of Liturgy News, asked how we might rehabilitate the tradition of processions in the life of the church in Australia. This followed upon his observation that we readily take to the streets to make a point, singing and marching with placards and banners.

In recent weeks, Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has led a group of Catholic school leaders on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Italy. Social media posts have pointed to the significance of the experience, with many describing it as life-changing.

Visitors from across Australia and indeed from overseas as well are expected to make a pilgrimage over the summer months to Mary MacKillop Place...

Bishop John Baptist Scaalabrini to be canonised A still-little-known Italian bishop who pioneered the Church’s outreach to migrants and refugees will be canonised on 9...