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Journey Through the Soul of San Antonio. Pilgrimage is growing along the El Camino de San Antonio Missions Trail where you can experience the sacred through four eighteenth century Spanish Missions and the oldest functioning Cathedral in Texas.
- Plan Your Pilgrimage
It is recommended that pilgrims take some time before the...
- Pilgrimage Center
This center honors Ven. Padre Antonio Margil de Jesus who...
- Explore el Camino
It is the closest mission to the San Antonio River that...
- Stories
263 Felisa St. San Antonio Texas 78210. Open Hours Mon –...
- Get Involved
For more than 300 years, the San Antonio Missions have been...
- Plan Your Pilgrimage
- Ave Maria Grotto and St. Bernard Abbey
- Our Lady of San Juan Del Valle National Shrine
- California Missions Trail
- Mother Cabrini Shrine
- Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche
- Basilica of The National Shrine of The Immaculate Conception
- National Shrine of Our Lady of The Snows
- Our Lady of The Sierras
- Shrine of Christ’s Passion
- Basilica of The National Shrine of The Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary
Cullman, Alabama
Known throughout the world as “Jerusalem in Miniature,” Ave Maria Grotto is a beautifully landscaped, fouracre park designed to provide a natural setting for the 125 miniature reproductions of some of the most famous historic buildings and shrines in the world. The masterpieces of stone and concrete are the lifetime work of Brother Joseph Zoettl, a Benedictine monk of St. Bernard Abbey. The grotto is located less than an hour from Birmingham and Huntsville, Alabama, two hours from Nashville a...
San Juan, Texas
The Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle has drawn people from all over the world. Attracting more than one million visitors each year, it’s become one of Texas’ most popular attractions. The shrine abounds with diversity and recognizes and honors all faiths, paths and beliefs. Pilgrims, visitors and tourists are welcome to experience a spiritual journey in the Basilica grounds, with free tours available daily. Onsite hotel accommodations with 92 comfortable rooms provide convenient acc...
San Diego to Sonoma, California
There are 21 missions making up the California Historic Missions Trail that stretches from San Diego to Sonoma. The first mission was built in 1769 and the last mission was built in 1823. Most are still active Catholic parishes and have regularly scheduled services. The missions include San Diego de Alcala, San Luis Rey de Francia, San Juan Capistrano, San Gabriel Arcangel, San Buenaventura, San Fernando Rey de Espana, Santa Barbara, Santa Ines, La Purisima Conception, San Luis Obispo de Tolo...
Golden, Colorado
Located less than an hour west of Denver, Mother Cabrini Shrine is a shrine in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and St. Francis Xavier Cabrini. Originally a summer camp for the girls from the Queen of Heaven Orphanage, the property became a place of prayer, pilgrimage and devotion after the canonization of St. Cabrini in 1946. The shrine offers retreat facilities that accommodate up to 28 guests in the Stone House and a private chapel. Daily mass is offered, and the facility is open every d...
St. Augustine, Florida
In the early 1600s, the Spanish settlers of St. Augustine established the first Shrine to the Blessed Virgin Mary in the United States. As you walk through the historic grounds at the mission, you will be retracing the steps of America’s first founding fathers more than 400 years ago. The present chapel was reconstructed in 1915 and enshrines a replica of the original statue of Nuestra Señora de la Leche y Buen Parto – Our Lady of the Milk and Happy Delivery. (www.missionandshrine.org)
Washington, D.C.
Designated by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops as a National Sanctuary of Prayer and Pilgrimage, the basilica is the nation’s preeminent Marian shrine, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The basilica is the largest Roman Catholic church in the U.S. and one of the 10 largest churches in the world. It is considered one of foremost centers of worship, welcoming more than 1 million visitors per year. With more than 70 chapels and oratories that relate to the Blessed Mother and people fr...
Belleville, Illinois
One of the most popular shrines in North America, with more than one million visitors each year, the shrine is run by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. With more than 200 acres of land, it is also one of the largest. The church, completed in 1990, features Icon of Mary, The Living Waters Font and a brilliant altar backdropped by a 15-by-20-foot Aurora Borealis window. Onsite hotel accommodations envelop groups in the experience. (www.snows.org)
Hereford, Arizona
Located near the Mexico border roughly an hour drive south of Tucson, the shrine consists of a 75-foot-tall cross, a statue depicting Our Lady, chapel, stations of the cross and Mary’s Knoll at the foot of the hill. No matter your faith, this is a peaceful spot to reflect, gain perspective and take in amazing views of the Huachuca Valley and Mexico. (www.ourladyofthesierras.org)
St. John, Indiana
The Shrine of Christ’s Passion is a multi-media, interactive religious attraction in Northwest Indiana, just outside of Chicago. The main attraction is a half-mile winding prayer trail that depicts the last days of Jesus Christ’s life. Forty life-size bronze sculptures in a tranquil setting, complete with beautiful music and sculptured gardens, allow visitors to experience the story of the Crucifixion and Resurrection as never before. The newly opened Moses at Mount Sinai puts you directly in...
Baltimore, Maryland
America’s first cathedral, the church is a national shrine, Marian shrine and national historic landmark. More than 100,000 people visit the Basilica each year, making it one of Baltimore’s top tourist activities. Guided tours are offered Monday through Saturday. The hour-long tour includes all areas of the church including Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Chapel, Crypt, Museum and the Pope John Paul II Prayer Garden. (www.americasfirstcathedral.org)
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Aug 15, 2013 · Catholic Pilgrimage Sites in Texas. August 15, 2013 by admin. We recently found a website based in Austin Texas that has suggestions for pilgrimages throughout the state of Texas in observance of the Year of Faith.
- Jerusalem, Israel. One of the most well-known pilgrimage sites in the world is Jerusalem. According to the Hebrew Bible, all Jewish followers should to make this pilgrimage during their lifetimes.
- Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The other big pilgrimage site that most people have heard of is the holy city of Mecca, which is located in present-day Saudi Arabia.
- Mount Kailash, Tibet. The oldest pilgrimage site on the planet is thought to be Mount Kailash in Tibet. For over 15,000 years, people have believed that circling the mountain along a 52-kilometer trek will bring them good fortune.
- Guanajuato, Mexico. The Sanctuary of Atotonilco has been referred to as the Sistine Chapel of Mexico because it’s a beautiful church that’s become a popular pilgrimage site.
In Christian spirituality, the most significant traditional pilgrimage destinations throughout time are the Holy Land, Rome, and Santiago de Compostela (this journey is often called “el camino de Santiago de Compostela,” “el camino” meaning “the way”).
Apr 21, 2021 · The pilgrimage walk around the base of the mountain is 32 miles (52 kms) long, starts at 15,000ft (4600m) and includes an 18,372ft (5600m) pass! Unbelievably, most Tibetans walk the whole circuit in a single very long day. But visitors break it up into three stages, like this: · Day 1: Darchen–Drirapuk Monastery
