Pilgrimages
Pope Francis on Pilgrimage: "Pilgrimage is a symbol of life. It makes us think of life as walking, as a path. If a person does not walk, but instead stays still, this is not useful; it accomplishes nothing. Think of water: when water is not in the river, it does not course, but instead it remains still and stagnates. A soul that does not walk in life doing good, doing many things that one must do for society, to assist others, or who does not walk through life seeking God and inspiration from the Holy Spirit, is a soul that finishes in mediocrity and in spiritual poverty. Please do not stand still in life!"
We arrange pilgrimages for groups, families and individuals visiting some of the world's most precious Christian sites. These include The Holy Land, Rome, Patmos, Medjugorje and many other places of interest. Take a look at our pilgrimages below.
Monday 29th September - Saturday 4th October 2025
Patmos is an island touched by Heaven. The setting of a vision of Jesus by the Apostle John which led to the writing the book of Revelation, this tiny island in the Greek Aegean sea is a unique blend of natural beauty and the hum of ancient piety. Voted by Forbes as ‘Europe’s most idyllic place to live’, the story of Patmos will be brought to life by this pilgrimage. We will spend time in timeless monasteries and churches discovering the rituals, art and culture of the richly fascinating Greek Orthodox church. Reflections on scripture and contemplative prayer time in flower-filled courtyards overlooking turquoise waters will be a way of drawing near to God while Mass, led by the retreat priest, will take place daily in various locations, from the beach to the breathtaking highest point on the Island, Mount Elijah. Based at the charming Skala Hotel, with its seawater pool and harbour front location, the pilgrimage promises to be a fun, relaxing and enriching experience in this most special of places.
This is one of our favourite pilgrimages, Patmos is an island touched by Heaven! We will take you to the beautiful islands of Greece where you can explore timeless monasteries and churches. This trip promises to be a fun, relaxing and enriching experience in the most special of places.
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Spend a week staying on the 'Saronic Gulf' looking east towards Athens right by the southern entrance to the Corinth Canal. Just a few metres from here is Kenchraei harbour where St Paul would have sailed into from Athens on his way to stay with the believers in Corinth from 50 - 52AD. Deacon Phoebe (mentioned in Romans 16) may have helped him along the way. Many of the remains of the once very busy harbour of Kenchraei lie just beneath the gently lapping sea and columns lie strewn along the beach - it is a very atmospheric place where it would be beautiful to say a few prayers. Being able to spend time studying the writings of St Paul in this stunning setting steeped in classical history is a very special and unique experience. Isthmia, the site of the Games mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles, is just a few miles away and little visited. Its small museum is charming and the site is impressive. The Isthmian Games was a 3 day festival of athletics and music which took place at Poseidon's sanctuary on the Isthmus of Corinth. St Paul would have seen them in AD49 and AD51. Epidavros was an ancient site where people would come for healing from the god Apollo and his son Asclepius. Around this a theatre, stadium and other entertainments grew up. The early Christians recognised its importance and the remains of a Christian church can be seen there. The archaeological site of ancient Corinth is the site where St Paul preached and where he stood trial and accusations by the jews. High on the huge rock stands AcroCorinth a fortress castle originally a temple to Aphrodite.
Carlo Acutis was born in London in 1991 where his father was working then soon moved with his parents to Milan. He died on October 12, 2006 at just 15 years old after a battle with leukemia. He was beatified on October 10, 2020 and will be canonised on 27th April 2025. He saw the Eucharist as the "highway to heaven". In the early days of the internet he built a website cataloguing all the Eucharistic miracles throughout history which became the centre of the exhibition which since his death has travelled all around the world. Learn about the impressively sincere unwavering faith and deep devotion of this young 'cool kid' who was a gamer and computer programmer. He was always there for his young friends , he encouraged the faith of his parents and he is a huge inspiration to Catholics both young and old. Blessed Carlo said "Jesus Christ speaks to us within and we should listen to Him and follow Him in everything". After his First Communion, aged 7, Carlo never missed daily Mass, the Rosary and a moment of Eucharistic adoration.
Monday 2nd - Saturday 7th June 2025
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OTHER TOURS
The route between La Verna Sanctuary and Assisi is not the full length of the Via di Francesco (which is 340 miles from Florence to Rome) but it covers the 111 miles between the two most significant Franciscan sites. St Francis was born in 1182 at La Verna and died at Assisi, at only forty-four years old. There is a long descent from La Verna to Pieve Santo Stefano which is the first of nine stages of the route to Assisi. The days can be quite long but they are extremely rewarding as the route passes from Tuscany into Umbria. As you pass through the beautiful towns of Citta di Castella and Gubbio you will be amazed by their rich architectural history. Enjoy the stunning Tuscan and Umbrian countryside and delicious local cuisine.
The English Route, or the Camino Ingles, is a pilgrimage route on the Camino de Santiago from Ferrol to Santiago de Compostela. The route is 119km and less crowded than the French Route. It is a beautiful route with local guesthouses to stay at along the way.
Join us on our pilgrimage and spiritual journey of discovery to Ethiopia, Africa. This unforgettable experience will take you to the Ethiopian Highlands, where you will enjoy a comfortable stay in the heart of God's magnificent creation.
Journey with and experience this once in a lifetime trip around India. Starting in the "City of Dreams" Mumbai, we will explore the most exciting metropolis in India, staying close to the historic museums and lively restaurants before visiting beach state of Goa.
Spend an unforgettable two weeks walking through stunning Portuguese and Galician countryside, exploring historical towns and churches. Come with us and experience this incredible journey of contemplation and spiritual growth.
