“Rely on the mighty Lord; constantly seek his face”…1 Chronicles 16:11
Announcing Our Newest Initiative — Virtual Pilgrimages
“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed…”— 2 Cor 4:7-9 & 16
Treasure in a stronghold… of clay
The treasure we have within us is the “Good News” that Christ, in rising, conquered sin and death, ending in Himself the frustration of this fallen earthly existence. We would expect to hold such a treasure in a stronghold of stone or metal, impregnable. Yet it is held inside of earthen vessels, vessels of clay. In this strange time, when we are so aware of our fragility, most of us have ceased traveling, hardly leaving our homes.
Many of our planned pilgrimages — true journeys of faith —have been postponed due to the corona virus. This has compelled us to journey to these holy places “by another way.”
Therefore, we have created “another way” to seek Christ on pilgrimage: we will travel around the universal Church, visiting beautiful and spiritually significant places, and meeting the “living stones, ” the faithful souls we encounter there, via the internet. We hope you will join us!
Living stones
Our main goal: like St. Francis, who heard the Lord speak to him from a cross in Assisi, at San Damiano, we wish to build up the Church that is falling down.
Francis collected stones to rebuild a physical church. But today our “living stones” are also challenged, tempted to fly from the Faith, to yield to the blandishments of a pleasure-seeking society.
We want to gather up ourselves, and others, in a collection of “living stones” to rebuild the Church into a living body, globally, of people striving to love our neighbors — as Christ taught us — in search of holiness, of justice and peace, of happiness in life… and in death.
We have this treasure
The Logos, God’s Word, Christ himself, recalls us to our dignity: we are free, we can pass through the shedding of all that we have and are, through death itself, and yet hope to stand before the Eternal Holy One. We have this treasure, this life with God, in earthen vessels. Come join with us in our virtual vessel as we seek this treasure, and find it.
Upcoming Virtual Pilgrimages & Events
All times are Eastern Time (U.S. and Canada). If you would like to join more than one, you must register for each Virtual Event separately.
JANUARY
Friday, January 21, 1:00 p.m. — Writer’s Chat: Dr. Peter Kwasniewski
Join us from your living room, Friday, January 21st, as we chat with Dr. Peter Kwasniewski about his articles on the recent motu proprio by Pope Francis, Traditionis Custodes.
1:00pm – Room Opens
2:00pm – Room Closes
FEBRUARY
Friday, February 18, 1:00 p.m. — Writer’s Chat: Dr. Gavin Ashenden
Join us from your living room, Friday, February 18th, as we chat with Dr. Gavin Ashenden about his article in the January/February issue of Inside the Vatican magazine.
1:00pm – Room Opens
2:00pm – Room Closes
Previous Virtual Pilgrimages & Events
SEPTEMBER
Friday, September 24 11:00 a.m. — Lebanon Relief Meet & Greet
Friends of Lebanon are gathering Friday, September 24th for a Meet and Greet with the leaders in Lebanon who are distributing the funds. Learn about the current situation in Lebanon by those who live there and are working to keep Christians in their beloved homeland. We will discuss how we have helped to date and what we can do in the months ahead.
Room Opens – 11:00 AM New York time
Friday, September 3 11:00 a.m. — Lebanon Relief Meet & Greet
Friends of Lebanon are gathering Friday, September 3rd for a Meet and Greet with the leaders in Lebanon who are distributing the funds. Learn about the current situation in Lebanon by those who live there and are working to keep Christians in their beloved homeland. We will discuss how we have helped to date and what we can do in the months ahead.
Room Opens – 11:00 AM New York time
Donate here and join the conversation!
AUGUST
Friday, August 13 11:00 a.m. — Lebanon Relief Meet & Greet
Friends of Lebanon are gathering Friday, August 13th for a Meet and Greet with the leaders in Lebanon who are distributing the funds. Learn about the current situation in Lebanon by those who live there and are working to keep Christians in their beloved homeland. We will discuss how we have helped to date and what we can do in the months ahead. This is the special 1-year anniversary Meet and Greet from the time of the Beirut explosion.
Room Opens – 11:00 AM New York time
Donate here and join the conversation!
JULY
Friday, July 9 1:00 p.m. — Writer’s Chat: Mr. James Bertrand
Join us from your living room, Friday, July 9th, as we chat with Mr. James Bertrand, Shroud Expert, about his article in our May/June issue. Learn about the Shroud of Turin and its relation to the Holy Fire.
1:00pm – Room Opens
2:00pm – Room Closes
JUNE
Friday, June 4 11:00 a.m. — Lebanon Relief Meet & Greet
Friends of Lebanon are gathering Friday, June 4th for a Meet and Greet with the leaders in Lebanon who are distributing the funds. Learn about the current situation in Lebanon by those who live there and are working to keep Christians in their beloved homeland. We will discuss how we have helped to date and what we can do in the months ahead.
Room Opens – 11:00 AM New York time
Donate here and join the conversation!
MAY
Friday, May 28 1:00 p.m. — Writer’s Chat: Dr. Jane Adolphe
Join us from your living room, Friday, May 28th, as we chat with our writers from Inside the Vatican Magazine with Dr. Robert Moynihan, Christina Deardurff and Deborah Tomlinson.
We will be discussing the writings of Dr. Adolphe.
1:00pm – Room Opens
2:00pm – Room Closes
Friday, May 7 11:00 a.m. — Lebanon Relief Meet & Greet
Friends of Lebanon are gathering Friday, May 7th for a Meet and Greet with the leaders in Lebanon who are distributing the funds. Learn about the current situation in Lebanon by those who live there and are working to keep Christians in their beloved homeland. We will discuss how we have helped to date and what we can do in the months ahead.
Donate here and join the conversation!
APRIL
Friday, April 9 11:00 a.m. — Lebanon Relief Meet & Greet
We will meet with some of the leaders of the relief efforts and receive updates on the situation in Lebanon.
11:00 a.m. – Room Opens
MARCH
Wednesday, March 31 1:00 p.m. — Meditations on the Easter Triduum in Vatican Art
Join us from your living room, Wednesday, March 31st, as we reflect and meditate on the Easter Triduum in Vatican Art. This Virtual Pilgrimage will be lead by Sr. Emanuela, Dr. Robert Moynihan and Deborah Tomlinson.
12:15 p.m. Room opens
12:30 p.m. Rosary begins
1:00 p.m. Pilgrimage begins
2:00 p.m. Casual Q & A follows
Friday, March 19 1:00 p.m. — Writer’s Chat: Author Joseph Pearce
Join us from your living room, Friday, March 19th, as we chat with our writers from Inside the Vatican Magazine with Dr. Robert Moynihan, Christina Deardurff and Deborah Tomlinson.
We will be discussing the writings of Mr. Pearce.
1:00pm – Room Opens
2:00pm – Room Closes
Tuesday, March 9 4:00 p.m. — St. Edmund Campion
Join us from your living room, Tuesday, March 9th, as we encounter the life of St. Edmund Campion. This Virtual Pilgrimage will be lead by Fr. Samuel Burke, Dr. Robert Moynihan and Deborah Tomlinson.
3:15 p.m. Room opens
3:30 p.m. Rosary begins
4:00 p.m. Pilgrimage begins
NOTE: There has been a change in schedule. Our St. Edmund Campion Virtual Pilgrimage has moved from Wednesday, February 24th to Tuesday, March 9th.
Friday, March 5 11:00 a.m. — Lebanon Relief Meet & Greet
We will meet with some of the leaders of the relief efforts and receive updates on the situation in Lebanon.
11:00 a.m. – Room Opens
FEBRUARY
Friday, February 12 1:00 p.m. — Writer’s Chat: Dr. Anthony Esolen
Join us from your living room, Friday, February 12th, as we chat with our writers from Inside the Vatican Magazine with Dr. Robert Moynihan, Christina Deardurff and Deborah Tomlinson.
We will be discussing the writings of Dr. Esolen.
1:00pm – Room Opens
2:00pm – Room Closes
Friday, February 5 11:00 a.m. — Lebanon Relief Meet & Greet
We will meet with some of the leaders of the relief efforts and receive updates on the situation in Lebanon.
11:00 a.m. – Room Opens
JANUARY
Wednesday, January 27 12:00 p.m. — Villa Borghese part 2
Join us from your living room, Wednesday, January 27th, as we encounter the Villa Borghese in Rome. This Virtual Pilgrimage is part 2 of a two-part series. It will be lead by Dr. Jan Bentz, Dr. Robert Moynihan and Deborah Tomlinson.
11:15 a.m. Room opens
11:30 a.m. Rosary begins
12 noon Pilgrimage begins
Friday, January 22nd – Join a Reader’s Chat live with Robert Moynihan and a special guest!
Join author and founding editor of Inside the Vatican magazine, Robert Moynihan, Ph.D., on Friday, January 22 at 1:00 pm Eastern for a unique Reader’s Chat live on Zoom as he discusses his new book FINDING VIGANÒ — and answers your Reader Questions.
By invitation only...purchase a copy of FINDING VIGANÒ: In Search of the Man Whose Testimony Shook the Church and the World and you’ll receive our exclusive invitation to join this video chat discussion, ask questions and share comments — only for readers of FINDING VIGANÒ!
Wednesday, January 20 4:00 p.m. — In the Footsteps of St. Margaret of Scotland
Join us from your living room, Wednesday, January 20th, as we contemplate and reflect on the life of St. Margaret of Scotland. Fr. Samuel Burke will be leading us from Scotland. This Virtual Pilgrimage will be hosted by Dr. Robert Moynihan and Deborah Tomlinson.
3:15 p.m. Room opens
3:30 p.m. Rosary begins
4:00 p.m. Pilgrimage begins
Wednesday, January 13 12:00 p.m. — Villa Borghese part 1
Join us from your living room, Wednesday, January 13th, as we encounter the Villa Borghese in Rome. This Virtual Pilgrimage is part 1 of a two-part series. It will be lead by Dr. Jan Bentz, Dr. Robert Moynihan and Deborah Tomlinson.
11:15 a.m. Room opens
11:30 a.m. Rosary begins
12 noon Pilgrimage begins
DECEMBER
Wednesday, December 16th – Join a Reader’s Chat live with Robert Moynihan and a special guest!
Join author and founding editor of Inside the Vatican magazine, Robert Moynihan, Ph.D., on Wednesday, December 16 for a unique Reader’s Chat live on Zoom as he discusses his new book FINDING VIGANÒ — and talks with a very special guest about how he came to tell this incredible story.
By invitation only...purchase a copy by Tuesday, December 15, of FINDING VIGANÒ: In Search of the Man Whose Testimony Shook the Church and the World and you’ll receive our exclusive invitation to join this video chat discussion, ask questions and share comments — only for readers of FINDING VIGANÒ!
Friday, December 11 1:00 p.m. — Writer’s Chat: Dr. Paul Kengor
Join us from your living room, Friday, December 11th, as we chat with our writers from Inside the Vatican Magazine with Dr. Robert Moynihan, Christina Deardurff and Deborah Tomlinson.
We will be discussing the writings of Dr. Kengor.
1:00pm – Room Opens
Friday, December 4 11:00 a.m. — Lebanon Relief Meet & Greet
We will meet with some of the leaders of the relief efforts and receive updates on the situation in Lebanon.
11:00am – Room Opens
NOVEMBER
Wednesday, November 25 1:00 p.m. — Saint of the Week: St. Francis Xavier
CANCELED – Due to Thanksgiving Week, we will not be having this Virtual Pilgrimage.
Thursday, November 19 1:00 p.m. — Shroud of Turin part 2
Join us from your living room, Thursday, November 19th, as we encounter the Shroud of Turin. This Virtual Pilgrimage will be lead by Shroud Expert Jim Bertrand, Dr. Robert Moynihan and Deborah Tomlinson.
12:15 p.m. Room Opens
12:30 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet Begins
1:00 p.m. Pilgrimage Begins
Wednesday, November 18 1:00 p.m. — Shroud of Turin part 1
Join us from your living room, Wednesday, November 18th, as we encounter the Shroud of Turin. This Virtual Pilgrimage will be lead by Shroud Expert Jim Bertrand, Dr. Robert Moynihan and Deborah Tomlinson.
12:15 p.m. Room Opens
12:30 p.m. Rosary Begins
1:00 p.m. Pilgrimage Begins
Thursday, November 12 12:00 p.m. — Virtual Rosary Thursday
Opening welcome and introductions by Marion Mulhall Founder of the Worldpriest Global Apostolate www.worldpriest.com.
This special virtual Rosary will include an introduction to our Rosary Thursday Prayer time by Father Benedict Croell OP from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas – the ANGELICUM in Rome, Italy.
The following people will pray the Luminous Mysteries in the following order, with guided meditations for each decade by Father Benedict Croell OP
First Luminous Mystery: Fr. Benedict Croell, OP
Second Luminous Mystery: Niall M. Kennedy KCSG Chairman of Worldpriest
Third Luminous Mystery: Berni Neal Worldpriest team member Orange County California USA
Fourth Luminous Mystery: Joe Feraggio Worldpriest Representative for Malta
Fifth Luminous Mystery: Deirdre Rudden Friend of Worldpriest Dublin Ireland
11:45 a.m. Room opens
12:00 p.m. Rosary begins
Wednesday, November 11 1:00 p.m. — Saint of the Week: Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
CANCELLED
Thursday, November 5 12:00 p.m. — Vatican Museum part 4
Join us from your living room, Thursday, November 5th, as Dr. Jan Bentz, Dr. Robert Moynihan and Deborah Tomlinson lead us on another wonderful tour. We will be pilgrimaging through the Vatican Museum. This is the fourth part of a four part series. The Virtual Pilgrimage will be followed by a discussion.
Tuesday, November 3 1:00 p.m. — Election Virtual Rosary
We invite you to come pray a rosary with us for the United States Election and all elected officials.
1:00 PM – Rosary begins
OCTOBER
Thursday, October 29 1:00 p.m. — Virtual Rosary Thursday
Worldpriest Global Apostolate, in collaboration with Inside the Vatican Pilgrimages is beginning a new series of virtual events which will take place on the final Thursday of each month. This Virtual Rosary Thursday will be led by Bishop Fintan Monaghan, prayed by Marion Mulhall Founder Worldpriest Global Apostolate, Denis Hook Worldpriest Representative Gibraltar, Isabel Gillis Worldpriest Representative Canada, and James Coffey Vice President of the Papal Foundation, USA.
12:45 p.m. Room opens
1:00 p.m. Rosary begins
Wednesday, October 28 1:00 p.m. — Saint of the Week: All Saints/St. Charles Borromeo
Join us from your living room, Wednesday,October 28th, as Fr. Anthony Figueiredo, Dr. Robert Moynihan and Deborah Tomlinson lead us in spiritual reflection on All Saints and St. Charles Borromeo.
12:45pm Room opens
1:00pm Reflection begins
1:20pm Discussion begins
2:00pm Room closes
Thursday, October 22 12:00 p.m. — Vatican Museum part 3
Join us from your living room, Thursday, October 22nd, as Dr. Jan Bentz, Dr. Robert Moynihan and Deborah Tomlinson lead us on another wonderful tour. We will be pilgrimaging through the Vatican Museum. This is the third part of a four part series. The Virtual Pilgrimage will be followed by a discussion.
Thursday, October 15 12:00 p.m. — Vatican Museum part 2
Join us from your living room, Thursday, October 15th, as Dr. Jan Bentz, Dr. Robert Moynihan and Deborah Tomlinson lead us on another wonderful tour. We will be pilgrimaging through the Vatican Museum. This is the second part of a four part series. The Virtual Pilgrimage will be followed by a discussion.
Wednesday, October 14 1:00 p.m. — Saint of the Week: St. Theresa of Avila
Join us from your living room, Wednesday,October 14th, as Fr. Anthony Figueiredo, Dr. Robert Moynihan and Deborah Tomlinson lead us in spiritual reflection on the life of St. Theresa of Avila.
12:45pm Room opens
1:00pm Reflection begins
1:20pm Discussion begins
2:00pm Room closes
Thursday, October 8 12:00 p.m. — Vatican Museum part 1
Join us from your living room, Thursday, October 8th, as Dr. Jan Bentz, Dr. Robert Moynihan and Deborah Tomlinson lead us on another wonderful tour. We will be pilgrimaging through the Vatican Museum. This is the first part of a four part series. The Virtual Pilgrimage will be followed by a discussion.
Thursday, October 1 12:00 p.m. — Caravaggio Paintings
Join us from your living room, Thursday, October 1st, as Dr. Jan Bentz, Dr. Robert Moynihan and Deborah Tomlinson lead us on another wonderful tour through Rome. We will be pilgrimaging through Rome looking at Caravaggio’s paintings. The Virtual Pilgrimage will be followed by a discussion.
SEPTEMBER
Wednesday, September 30 1:00 p.m. — Saint of the Week: Carlo Acutis
Join us from your living room, Wednesday, September 30th, as Fr. Anthony Figueiredo, Dr. Robert Moynihan and Deborah Tomlinson lead us in spiritual reflection on the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis.
12:45pm Room opens
1:00pm Reflection begins
1:20pm Discussion begins
2:00pm Room closes
Thursday, September 17 12:00 p.m. — Basilica of St. Mary Major
Join us from your living room, Thursday, September 17th, as Dr. Jan Bentz, Dr. Robert Moynihan and Deborah Tomlinson lead us on another wonderful tour through one of the Basilicas in Rome. We will be pilgrimaging through the Basilica of St. Mary Major and some of the surrounding sites. The Virtual Pilgrimage will be followed by a discussion.
11:15 a.m. Room opens
11:30 a.m. Rosary begins
12 noon Pilgrimage begins
Wednesday, September 16 1:00 p.m. — Saint of the Week: St. Pio of Pietrelcina
Join us from your living room, Wednesday, September 16th, as Fr. Anthony Figueiredo, Dr. Robert Moynihan and Deborah Tomlinson lead us in spiritual reflection on the life of St. Pio of Pietrelcina.
Thursday, September 10 12:00 p.m. — Basilica of St. John Lateran
Join us from your living room, Thursday, September 10th, as Dr. Jan Bentz, Dr. Robert Moynihan and Deborah Tomlinson lead us on another wonderful tour through one of the Basilicas in Rome. We will be pilgrimaging through the Basilica of St. John Lateran. The Virtual Pilgrimage will be followed by a discussion.
Thursday, September 3 12:00 p.m. — Mystery Virtual Pilgrimage
Join us from your living room, this Thursday, September 3rd, as Dr. Jan Bentz, Father Anthony Figueiredo, Dr. Robert Moynihan and Deborah Tomlinson lead us on a mystery tour. The Virtual Pilgrimage will be followed by a discussion. Join us to find out where we are going!
Wednesday, September 2 1:00 p.m. — Saint of the Week: St. Theresa of Kolkata
Join us from your living room, this Wednesday, September 2nd, as Father Anthony Figueiredo, Dr. Robert Moynihan and Deborah Tomlinson lead us in spiritual reflection over one of the saints celebrated this week. The spiritual reflection will be followed by a discussion on various topics including the saint of the week and recent news from the Vatican. Pilgrims are encouraged to ask about current events in the Church.
AUGUST
Wednesday, August 26 1:00 p.m. — Saint of the Week: Sts. Augustine and Monica
Join us from your living room, this Wednesday, August 26th, as Father Anthony Figueiredo, Dr. Robert Moynihan and Deborah Tomlinson lead us in spiritual reflection over one of the saints celebrated this week. The spiritual reflection will be followed by a discussion on various topics including the saint of the week and recent news from the Vatican. Pilgrims are encouraged to ask about current events in the Church.
Wednesday, August 19 1:00 p.m. — Saint of the Week: Sts. Francis and Clare of Assisi
Join us from your living room, this Wednesday, August 19th, as Father Anthony Figueiredo, Dr. Robert Moynihan and Deborah Tomlinson lead us in spiritual reflection over one of the saints celebrated this week. The spiritual reflection will be followed by a discussion on various topics including the saint of the week and recent news from the Vatican. Pilgrims are encouraged to ask about current events in the Church.
Wednesday, August 12 1:00 p.m. — Saint of the Week: St. Maximilian Kolbe
Join us from your living room, this Wednesday, August 12th, as Dr. Robert Moynihan and Deborah Tomlinson lead us in spiritual reflection over one of the saints celebrated this week. The spiritual reflection will be followed by a discussion on various topics including the saint of the week and recent news from the Vatican. Pilgrims are encouraged to ask about current events in the Church.
Wednesday, August 5 1:00 p.m. — Saint of the Week: St. John Vianney
Join us from your living room, this Wednesday, August 5th, as Father Anthony Figueiredo, Dr. Robert Moynihan and Deborah Tomlinson lead us in spiritual reflection over one of the saints celebrated this week. The spiritual reflection will be followed by a discussion on various topics including the saint of the week and recent news from the Vatican. Pilgrims are encouraged to ask about current events in the Church.
JULY
Wednesday, July 29 1:00 p.m. — Saint of the Week: St. Ignatius of Loyola
Ignatius, as a young man, said: “I want to be a saint like Francis.” Today, we have a Pope with the roots of Saint Ignatius and the actions of Saint Francis.
Join us from your living room, this Wednesday, July 29th, as Father Anthony Figueiredo, Dr. Robert Moynihan and Deborah Tomlinson lead us in spiritual reflection over one of the saints celebrated this week. The spiritual reflection will be followed by a discussion on various topics including the saint of the week and recent news from the Vatican. Pilgrims are encouraged to ask about current events in the Church.
Wednesday, July 22 1:00 p.m. — Saint of the Week: St. Mary Magdalene
Join us from your living room, this Wednesday, July 22nd, as Father Anthony Figueiredo, Dr. Robert Moynihan and Deborah Tomlinson lead us in spiritual reflection over one of the saints celebrated this week. The spiritual reflection will be followed by a discussion on various topics including the saint of the week and recent news from the Vatican. Pilgrims are encouraged to ask about current events in the Church.
Thursday, July 16 12:00 p.m. — Early Christian Worship and Liturgy in Rome with Dr. Jan Bentz
Join us from your living room, Thursday, July 16th, as we encounter Early Christian Worship and Liturgy in Rome. This will be the second part of Early Christian Worship in Rome, but don’t worry, there will be a recap if you missed the first part. This Virtual Pilgrimage will be lead by Dr. Jan Bentz, Fr. Anthony Figueiredo, and Dr. Robert Moynihan.
Wednesday, July 15 1:00 p.m. — Saint of the Week: Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Join us from your living room, this Wednesday, July 15th, as Father Anthony Figueiredo, Dr. Robert Moynihan and Deborah Tomlinson lead us in spiritual reflection over one of the saints celebrated this week. The spiritual reflection will be followed by a discussion on various topics including the saint of the week and recent news from the Vatican. Pilgrims are encouraged to ask about current events in the Church.
JUNE
Thursday, June 25 12:00 p.m. — Early Christian Worship and Liturgy in Rome with Dr. Jan Bentz
Join us from your living room, Thursday, June 25th, as we encounter Early Christian Worship and Liturgy in Rome. This Virtual Pilgrimage will be lead by Dr. Jan Bentz, Fr. Anthony Figueiredo, and Dr. Robert Moynihan.
Wednesday, June 24 1:00 p.m. — Saint of the Week: St. John the Baptist
Join us from your living room, this Wednesday, June 24rd, as Father Anthony Figueiredo, Dr. Robert Moynihan and Deborah Tomlinson lead us in spiritual reflection over one of the saints celebrated this week. The spiritual reflection will be followed by a discussion on various topics including the saint of the week and recent news from the Vatican. Pilgrims are encouraged to ask about current events in the Church.
John the Baptist receives the greatest honor possible when Jesus says of him, “Truly I tell you among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist.”
Friday, June 19 12:00 p.m. — Italy: Rome – Rosary Relay with WorldPriest.com
Worldpriest Virtual Rosary in Collaboration with Inside the Vatican Pilgrimages
On June 19, this event is specially to pray for the intentions of Pope Francis on this our Annual Global Rosary Relay for Priests. It is also the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Wherever you may be located please join a world at prayer in praying the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary at 6 p.m. Rome Time. Be mindful this is a time of prayer so please join at the appointed time and share the blessings.
Wednesday, June 17 1:00 p.m. — Saint of the Week: St. Thomas More (June 17)
Join us from your living room, this Wednesday, June 17th, as Father Anthony Figueiredo and Dr. Robert Moynihan lead us in spiritual reflection over one of the saints celebrated this week. The spiritual reflection will be followed by a discussion on various topics including the saint of the week and recent news from the Vatican. Pilgrims are encouraged to ask about current events in the Church.
The saint for this week is St. Thomas More. After spending his life serving under King Henry VIII of England, he was sentenced to death due to his condemnation of the King’s divorce. His final words: “I am the King’s good servant, but God’s first.”
Thursday, June 11 12:00 p.m. — Vatican City: St. Peter’s Basilica with Dr. Jan Bentz part 2
Join us from your living room, Thursday, June 11th, as we pilgrimage to St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. This will be Part 2, but do not worry. If you missed Part 1, we will have a recap or you can watch it on our YouTube channel linked below. This Virtual Pilgrimage will be lead by Dr. Jan Bentz, Fr. Anthony Figueiredo, and Dr. Robert Moynihan.
Wednesday, June 10 1:00 p.m. — Saint of the Week: St. Anthony of Padua (June 13)
Join us from your living room, Wednesday, June 10th, as Father Anthony Figueiredo, Dr. Robert Moynihan and Deborah Tomlinson lead us in spiritual reflection over one of the saints celebrated this week. The spiritual reflection will be followed by a discussion on various topics including the saint of the week and recent news from the Vatican. Pilgrims are encouraged to ask about current events in the Church.
MAY
Friday, May 29 11:30 a.m. — Vatican City: St. Peter’s Basilica with Dr. Jan Bentz part 1
Join us as Dr. Jan Bentz, Fr. Anthony Figueiredo, and Dr. Robert Moynihan begin a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica. We begin in St. Peter’s Square, and, after entering the Basilica, share insights on the Pieta, the Baldacchino, the Papal Altar, and visit the tomb of Pope St. John Paul II.
Friday, May 22 11:30 a.m. — Italy: Assisi part 3 and Cascia
Join us as Fr. Anthony Figueiredo, Dr. Robert Moynihan and Deborah Tomlinson finish our journey through the life of St. Francis of Assisi. We also hop over to Cascia to visit the tomb of St. Rita on her feast day.
Friday, May 15 11:30 a.m. — Italy: Assisi part 2
Join us as Fr. Anthony Figueiredo, Dr. Robert Moynihan and Deborah Tomlinson continue to lead us through Assisi on the life of Sts. Francis and Clare of Assisi.
Friday, May 8 11:30 a.m. — Italy: Assisi part 1
Join us as Fr. Anthony Figueiredo, Dr. Robert Moynihan and Deborah Tomlinson guide us through Assisi looking at the lives of Sts. Francis and Clare of Assisi.
I just want to let you know that I truly enjoy the virtual pilgrimages. I attended all three of the virtual pilgrimages to Assisi Italy and the virtual pilgrimage to the Vatican and found them very informative and inspiring. I particularly enjoyed the insights from Father Anthony Figueiredo (Father Tony) and the opening rosary is a nice way to open the virtual pilgrimages. The interactions between Fr. Tony, Robert Moynihan and Deborah add some nice personal insights to the experience. And the prayers, insights and personal reflections from Bishop Sorrentino were inspirational. The guide for the Vatican virtual pilgrimage, Dr. Bentz, was very patient, clear, and knowledgeable which contributed to an informative and enjoyable pilgrimage. I like the fact that the virtual pilgrimages do not have a firm end time. I think the loose format and flexible end times allow for a nice relaxed flow of information and allows the participants time for personal reflection. And allows us some time for prayer.
Thank you for bringing these remarkable sites to us. Enlightening as always! Thank you to all who have made this happen. So beneficial and worthwhile! Many thanks from a grateful participant!
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Thank you isn’t nearly sufficient! These pilgrimages are inspiring & amazing. Really enhances the meaning of relationships in our faith.
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Just want to express my gratitude for the virtual pilgrimages. I look forward to the gatherings, not only for the thorough information and insights about places & persons who have shaped our faith, but for being in community with others from many cities & countries. It really feels like a pilgrimage experience shared with people of faith.
Just a quick message to thank you and your staff for the amazing Virtual Pilgrimages that you are offering since the “virus” derailed any normalcy, including your real pilgrimages. I cannot imagine the experiences that you and your travelers have experienced over the years, but I am privileged and honored to get a glimpse. The presentation of St. Peter’s was astounding! I love hearing Archbishop Sorentino and Father Tony talk, and offer prayers. Also, the history and beauty of all that you have shown so far is truly magnificent. Thank you!I also look forward to Father Tony’s new Wednesday programs of the Saints that you mentioned. I need to learn, and I look forward to it.
Want to thank you for such a wonderful virtual pilgrimage to Assisi. Deborah Tomlinson is wonderful, as is Dr. Robert Moynihan, and everyone else. It is so professionally done. I really believe we should send a donation. It just couldn’t have been better. I learned so much about both St. Francis and St. Rita – Absolutely beautiful. Cannot thank you enough.
My wife and I have seen all the virtual pilgrimages and Saint of the Day presentations, either live or by Youtube recordings. We were uplifted by every one including this week’s presentation on Saints Augustine and Monica. Thank you Robert, Deborah, Fr. Tony, Dr. Jan Bentz and Archbishop Sorrentino for doing them.
I was in Rome for 3 months, 7 years ago, and had so wanted to return! But as we know Covid intervened.
I bless you and thank you that I may return via your pilgrimages. Not only return but deepen my knowledge exponentially as your visits are deep!
Thanks and blessings.
These pilgrimages are so fulfilling for me, in that I get to be with you all on a very personal level, and that is what I enjoy the most …. Thank you so much and please keep them coming.
These pilgrimages feed the soul.
