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Sea of Sanctuaries in a Polish Forest
BY Kevin Wright 17th-century shrine and pilgrimage site boasts dozens of chapels
January 31 - February 6, 1999 Issue 
Among the many lovely shrines of Poland, the sanctuary of Kalwaria Paclawska stands out for its beauty and uniqueness. The story of the shrine's founding is among the most unusual in Catholic history. And, unlike most places of pilgrimage which tend to consist of one sanctuary, this shrine features... READ MORE
Orthodox and Catholic, Sister Churches
BY Jay Copp
January 10-16, 1999 Issue
Orthodox Churches may seem strange and unfamiliar to Catholics, but Catholicism and Orthodoxy actually are closely connected in terms of faith, the sacraments and Church governance. In fact, the two are often described as “sister Churches.”
Orthodoxy and Catholicism are so similar that Pope John... READ MORE
Riches Atop a Holy Mountain
BY Greg Chesmore
January 10-16, 1999 Issue
World-class art and a miraculous statue of Mary await pilgrims to Our Lady of Svat´ Hora near Prague
One of the oldest and most sought-after Christian destinations in the Czech Republic is the hilltop sanctuary called Svat´ Hora, overlooking the ancient mining town of Prbram. The holy shrine... READ MORE
Notre Dame de Paris to Be Restored for Grand Jubilee
January 3-9, 1999 Issue
The cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris, which has stood since the 14th century on the banks of the Seine in Paris, is soon to be fully restored to its former glory, just in time for the Grand Jubilee.
Some time next year, Parisians and pilgrims will see the full results of a program of general... READ MORE
Miraculous Portrait In a Lithuanian Chapel
BY Kevin Wright What attracts 500,000 pilgrims a year to the humble sanctuary of Our Lady of the Dawn?
January 3-9, 1999 Issue
With more than half a million visitors each year, the sanctuary of Our Lady of the Dawn is one of Lithuania's most celebrated pilgrimage sites. The shrine, situated in the capital city of Vilnius and known in the country's language as Ausros Vartu (Lithuanian for “Gate of the Dawn”), draws many... READ MORE
Help for Christians Along the Scenic Hudson
BY Joseph Pronechen
December 27, 1998-January 2, 1999 Issue
A New York shrine honors Mary and the Salesian saint known as 'the father and teacher of youth’
Exactly 100 years ago, just after the death of St. John Bosco, members of his Salesian order arrived in New York City. They were responding to the call of Archbishop Michael Augustine Corrigan to... READ MORE
Presepi, Prayers, and Panettone
BY Berenice Cocciolillo For Italians, Christmas is a super feast of faith and good food
December 12-20, 1998 Issue
There are two distinct types of Italians, according to Neapolitan writer Luciano De Crescenzo: those who put up Christmas trees and those who set up Nativity scenes. Each December, northern Italians do what most people around the world do at Christmas time: they decorate pine trees with colorful... READ MORE
Ohio’s Cathedral of Exquisite Surprises
BY Joseph Pronechen At the world's only Plateresque cathedral, a feast for the eyes and heart
December 06-12, 1998 Issue
“Mankind was never so happily inspired as when it made a cathedral,” wrote Robert Louis Stevenson. His observation finds magnificent illustration in Our Lady Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral in Toledo, Ohio.
Its beauty is sublime, its design unique. In all the world, this is the only... READ MORE
‘The More You Honor Me, The More I Will Bless You’
BY Kevin Wright The much loved Holy Infant Child of Prague has been true to his word
November 15-21, 1998 Issue
The Holy Infant of Prague is the object of one of the most popular devotions in the Catholic faith. It stems from one particular statue of the Christ Child, housed in the church of Our Lady of Victory in the Czech Republic. Millions of the faithful every year make a pilgrimage to the holy image, to... READ MORE
Turkey’s Surprising Christian Treasures
BY Cian Molloy The House of the Virgin Mary is only one of many fascinating draws for pilgrims
November 08-14, 1998 Issue
Turkey can make good claim to be part of the Holy Land: Christianity took root here speedily in the years following the death of Jesus. The Seven Churches of the Revelation were the Christian communities of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea, and Thyatira, all of which were... READ MORE
In the Footsteps of St. James
BY Kevin Wright
November 01, 1998 Issue
Pilgrims to Spain's Our Lady of Zaragoza shrine join in a great old tradition of popes, saints, kings, and queens
According to an old and venerable tradition, the Blessed Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to St. James the Apostle as he journeyed to northwestern Spain after the death of Christ.... READ MORE
Sweet Sounds of Heaven on Earth
BY Kevin Wright The monks of Santo Domingo de Silos in central Spain bring the Church's age-old music to the masses
October 11-17, 1998 Issue
Located in the rolling hills of north central Spain, Santo Domingo de Silos is home to the Benedictine monks who have become famous with the success of their recordings of Gregorian chant in the United States, Europe, and beyond. Their albums have sold in excess of 10 million copies, many of them... READ MORE
Inside and Out Avila’s Famous Walls
BY Kevin Wright The Spanish city of St. Teresa of Jesus invites pilgrims to step back into medieval times
October 4-10, 1998 Issue
Of all the pilgrimage destinations in Europe, Avila offers one of the most authentic medieval atmospheres. With its 11th-century walls and cobblestone-lined streets, the Spanish city is filled with age-old churches, Gothic palaces, and a fortified cathedral. Adding to the feeling of 16th-century... READ MORE
The Making of an Unlikely Saint
BY Kevin Wright More than a million pilgrims a year visit Southern Italy's shrine to St. Gerard Majella, a humble and beloved miracle worker
September 20-26, 1998 Issue
St. Gerard Majella was a remarkable saint who died at the early age of 29. He is cited as the perfect role model for young adults and anyone striving for holiness. Recognized as the most famous miracle-worker of the 18th century, today he is invoked as the patron saint of motherhood. More than one... READ MORE
In Pennsylvania Farm Country, Our Own Sistine Chapel
BY Joseph Pronechen
September 13-19, 1998 Issue
Once a pillar of Catholicism in colonial America, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart remains a ‘gateway of faith’
With its commanding view of bucolic farmers’ fields, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart is called the “Gem of the Colonial Catholic Churches.” The scene has hardly changed in decades. Since... READ MORE
A Landmark of Early American Catholicism
BY Joseph Pronechen
August 30-September 5, 1998 Issue
In Bally, Pa., a town named for a priest, the faith took root even before the Revolutionary War
Sixty miles north of Philadelphia, in the town of Bally, Pa., St. Paul's Chapel is located in the apse behind the sanctuary of Most Blessed Sacrament Church. The historic chapel remains one of the oldest... READ MORE
A Landmark of Early American Catholicism
BY Joseph Pronechen
August 30-September 5, 1998 Issue
In Bally, Pa., a town named for a priest, the faith took root even before the Revolutionary War
Sixty miles north of Philadelphia, in the town of Bally, Pa., St. Paul's Chapel is located in the apse behind the sanctuary of Most Blessed Sacrament Church. The historic chapel remains one of the oldest... READ MORE
An Inspiring Shrine to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
BY Joseph Pronechen More than 100,000 visitors come annually to Western Pa. to contemplate Christ's 12 promises to St. Margaret Mary
August 16-22, 1998 Issue
The year 1975 marked the 300th anniversary of Jesus' first appearance to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque in Paray-le-Monial, France. On June 22 of that year the Shrine of the Sacred Heart in Harleigh, Pa., was dedicated on the solemnity of the Sacred Heart. Today, 23 years later, it remains the largest... READ MORE
Three-Day Getaway to Purgatory
BY Kevin Wright A little island offers the perfect place to temporarily renounce the world
July 12, 1998 Issue
St. Patrick's Purgatory was a principal Irish landmark on a world map of 1492. Today, it remains the only penitential pilgrimage site in the modern Christian world. Situated on a small remote island in northwestern Ireland, the Purgatory has a continuous and unbroken tradition of pilgrimage since... READ MORE
A Child Saint For Our Times
BY Kevin Wright Travelers to Rome shouldn't miss visiting the place where Maria Goretti lived her short, inspired life
July 5-11, 1998 Issue
Among the ranks of the Church's most beloved young saints is Maria Goretti. She was murdered at age 12 while defending her purity against an aggressor. Today, she remains one of the most popular role models in the Catholic faith.
Serving as an important place of pilgrimage for youth and those... READ MORE
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