Looking to strengthen your faith and brush up on your history this year? Pilgrimages to a variety of locations are being offered by Franciscan organizations. One, a tour of the Holy Land organized by Franciscan Pilgrimage Programs, is being offered four times this year. Participants will visit sites such as Jerusalem and Mount Nebo. For the first trip, scheduled for March …
Pilgrimage to Holy Land, Mission to Africa
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem Two opportunities are being offered in the coming months for people to explore the roots of the Gospel and answer the call to serve their brothers and sisters. From Jan. 18 to 30, Paul O’Keeffe, OFM, of Boston, will lead a mission trip to South Africa, where participants will explore the legacy …
Franciscan Sites Highlight 2014 Pilgrimages
Interested in visiting Franciscan sites around the globe? Several friars and ministries are inviting pilgrims to join them as they travel to historic shrines and churches in the U.S. and abroad this year. Ministry of the Word friar Raphael Bonanno, OFM, will lead a pilgrimage titled “With St. Francis to Compostela, Spain” to celebrate the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’s visit to …
Walking in the Footsteps of St. Francis
Those who wish to deepen their experience with the Franciscan tradition will have the opportunity to explore the roots of their faith in the heart of Italy this year. Two parishes are offering pilgrimages in Europe in the fall. Mark Reamer, OFM, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Raleigh, N.C., will lead a trip that departs Aug. 31 and …