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Five facts about the Camino de Santiago
St. James the Greater, an apostle of Jesus, is entombed in northwestern Spain. The numerous routes leading to his tomb are collectively known as the Camino de Santiago. Hundreds of thousands of people take pilgrimages along these routes…
Food Finds: A generation later
By Kevin T. Di Camillo Due to my last name I’m occasionally asked the following (in order of frequency): “Are you related to Kate DiCamillo?” : I am not. “Are you related to Brandon DiCamillo?” : I am not (mercifully). “Are you related to…
A Pilgrimage or a Religious Tour?
By Deacon Gene Townsend San Antonio International Airport was bustling as 34 pilgrims prepared to head for the Holy Land. Expectations were high. Along with the rest of the pilgrims, we were immersed in prayer before departure, as we had…
Facts about the Church in early America
Take some time this Independence Day to teach your family about the early history of the Catholic Church in the United States. May God bless America! Charles Carroll of Carrollton (1737–1832) Carroll was a delegate to the Continental…
Five ways to practice your faith while on vacation
1. Don’t skip Sunday Mass Make sure that your vacation away from home doesn’t also entail a vacation from your spiritual life. If your trip includes a Sunday, research local parishes and plan so you can fit Mass into your day. You can use…
Traveling the World with Our Blessed Mother
May is Mary’s month, during which Catholics around the world honor our Heavenly Mother with extra vigor and joy. A great way to take advantage of both the nice weather and our full hearts is to make a pilgrimage to one or more of the many…
Catholic Treasures of Switzerland photo gallery
Say “Switzerland,” and you’re more likely to think of mountain chalets than historic cathedrals. But the country has many Catholic treasures worth visiting. Though the Reformation had a strong impact here, many parts of the country resisted…
Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption
West Bend, IA
Exploring Sacred Sites Close To Home
Editor's Note: This is the introduction to our special travel edition. At the bottom you will find links to sites we didn't have space to include there. Part of the reason my husband and I created The Faithful Traveler — a television show…
Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs
Auriesville, NY