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10 Interesting facts about Fatima

Learn with Joe Walsh Tours 10 interesting facts about Fatima, “the city of peace” and an extraordinary place of Christian pilgrimage: 1- Fatima has a population of 10.369 inhabitants. 2

Life of St Teresa of Avila

St Teresa of Avila, also called Teresa de Jesus and named by birth Teresa de Cepeda y Ahumada, was a Spanish writer and a nun, known for being a very

Special Places: Jerusalem

One of the most beautiful destinations during our Pilgrimage to the Holy Land is Jerusalem, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981, considered sacred by Christians but also by pilgrims

History of World Youth Day

On August 2023 we will be celebrating WYD in Lisbon, Portugal, hence, before you travel on this important pilgrimage, we would like to share with you some of the most

Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska: The Divine Mercy Message

“Love endures everything, love is stronger than death, love fears nothing” - Saint Faustina Kowalska Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska was a Catholic nun born in Glogowiec, Poland, on August 25,

Saint Francis of Assisi: Patron Saint of Italy

“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” - Saint Francis of Assisi As part of our popular pilgrimage to Italy, there is a

11 interesting facts about Medjugorje

Are you about to go on a pilgrimage to Medjugorje, a beautiful city of peace and renewal? In this blog we are going to tell you 11 interesting facts about

Our accommodation in Medjugorje

Medjugorje, a village in Bosnia-Herzegovina, is one of our most popular pilgrimages and a lifetime experience for all devout Catholics. At Joe Walsh Tours we want to make sure our

Divine Mercy Pilgrimage: 6 Important shrines

Today we would like to introduce you to some of the most important shrines of the Divine Mercy Pilgrimage, following in the footsteps of Saint Faustina Kowalska, and her life

Things to see on your pilgrimage to Cascia

Located in the Italian Province of Perugia in Umbria, Cascia is important in the history of Catholic Christianity and the Roman Catholic Church because it is the birthplace of Saint

Mass in Santiago de Compostela

Attending mass in Santiago de Compostela Cathedral is a very special part of any pilgrimage to the city of Saint James. The Cathedral hosts several services each day, as well

Things to do in Medjugorje

Medjugorje is a tiny village in Bosnia & Herzegovina but welcomes thousands of pilgrims each year looking to visit its main religious sites and meet the visionaries. Today we share

Special Places: Hungarian Stations of the Cross in Fatima

Elsa from the Joe Walsh Tours team in Fatima, Portugal, shares the history and significance of the Hungarian Stations of the Cross at the shrine. The Hungarian Stations of the

Things to do in Santiago de Compostela

Destination of pilgrims for centuries, Santiago de Compostela is much more than the last stop on your Camino de Santiago journey. Today we share our favourite things to do in

Special Places: Betharram

Caroline, who leads our team in Lourdes, shares the history of Betharram an important place of pilgrimage and place of a miracle of Our Lady. While in Lourdes pilgrims might like

Spiritual preparation for your pilgrimage

Spiritual preparation for your pilgrimage is important for you as a pilgrim, as it will help you make the most of this rewarding journey and deeply personal experience. Whether you

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