Pilgrimage

Pembroke's St. Ann's pilgrimage on the rise again

Luke Mandato · July 16, 2026

On July 26, the World Day of Grandparents, hundreds of Catholics will quietly make their way to a hidden gem in the rural hills of Cormac, Ont., for the 86th annual St. Ann's Pilgrimage.

GTHA to experience Our Lady's grace

Our Lady of the Cape to visit Toronto, Hamilton parishes

Luke Mandato · May 8, 2026

Faithful across Toronto and Hamilton can undertake a powerful expression of Marian devotion during this month of Mary as Canada’s Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of the Cape tours parishes across both dioceses from May 9 to 17.

Inviting pilgrims back is more than business, it's family history, Holy Land shop owners say

Judith Sudilovsky · February 26, 2026

As Lent begins in Jerusalem, the usually crowded streets of the Old City remain quiet, with only a small number of international pilgrims.

Little Flower’s vessel of love

Quinton Amundson · February 19, 2026

My February pilgrimage to the Normandy Region of France in the company of seven Canadian Catholic priests, a representative from Air Canada and the great team from the Connaissance Travel and Tours was spiritually satisfying and visually entrancing.

Pilgrims to France find sky was no limit for St. Therese of Lisieux

Quinton Amundson · February 10, 2026

A group of 11 Canadian Catholic pilgrims concluded a one-week familiarization tour of the Normandy region of France on Feb. 9 as guests at the Hermitage Sainte Thérèse reception house overseen by the Sisters Servants of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus.

Emotions high as pilgrims retrace D-Day steps in Normandy

Quinton Amundson · February 10, 2026

You are not alone on the landing beaches of Normandy. There, the weight of history presses upon you, joined by the haunting presence of the brave Allied soldiers.

Pilgrims cherish growing bonds, adventure at Mont-Saint-Michel

Quinton Amundson · February 9, 2026

Along with conjuring quicksand beneath their neoprene boots in the Mont-Saint-Michel Bay during their guided walking tour, the Canadian Catholics on a familiarization (FAM) tour through the Normandy region of France are also weaving meaningful bonds of fellowship.

Catholics urged to leave 'hesitation at the door,’ visit Holy Land

Junno Arocho Esteves · February 8, 2026

Franciscan Father Francesco Ielpo, custos of the Holy Land, is urging pilgrims to return to a land nearly devoid of pilgrims over the last two years not only as an opportunity to be where Christ was, but also as a sign of solidarity with Christians in the area whose livelihoods depend on pilgrims.

Priest pilgrims discover France's hidden gems

Quinton Amundson · February 7, 2026

Discovering hidden gems is one of the greatest joys of a pilgrimage. Just two days into their week-long journey through the Normandy region of France, a group of 12 Canadian Catholic priests and spiritual travel influencers has already experienced this gift.

Toronto pilgrims return with St. Carlo Acutis relic

Quinton Amundson · January 27, 2026

Fr. Elissandro Marcelo Caldas, the pastor of Toronto's St. Norbert’s Parish, received the unexpected honour to accompany a holy relic of St. Carlo Acutis from Assisi, Italy, to St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica.