pilgrimage
Pilgrims undertake final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
The stoning of the Devil ritual marks the final days of the Islamic pilgrimage.
Nearly 1.5m foreign pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for annual hajj
Saudi officials have said they expect the number of pilgrims to reach pre-pandemic levels.
Campaigners for a Columban trail launch book mapping out route, urge greater support from councils, government agencies
The campaigners want the walk in the north, from Fermanagh to north Down, to be promoted and supported with more infrastructure.
Three-day retreats resume at Lough Derg, a place of pilgrimage, presence and prayer
THE first of the traditional three-day 'Ironman of pilgrimages' to take place at Lough Derg following two years of Covid-enforced closure began yesterday.
Lough Derg: Steeped in history, looking to the future
AS Fr La Flynn, the current Prior of Lough Derg observes - with some understatement - the sacred pilgrim site set in Co Donegal is "absolutely steeped in history".
Lough Derg pilgrimage 're-invented'
CORONAVIRUS restrictions meant that, for a second year, Lough Derg could not operate its traditional pilgrimages to Station Island.
Call for priest volunteers as Reek Pilgrimage on Croagh Patrick extended throughout July
THE popular Reek Sunday Pilgrimage on Croagh Patrick is to be extended this year, with the Catholic Church putting out a "call for priests" to help minister the sacraments throughout July.
Covid can't silence Lough Derg's spirit
Covid means that for a second season in a row, the Lough Derg boats will not be ferrying pilgrims - yet, explains Prior Fr La Flynn, the voice of prayer will not be silenced...
Lough Derg: Along the pilgrim path
LOUGH Derg has been 'talking pilgrimage' during Lent with a series of online conversations inspired by Pope Francis's words that pilgrim places "are where our people most willingly gather to express their faith in simplicity".