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This site provides details and booking information for the pilgrimages run by St Albans diocese.

Since 2000, we have arranged many overseas pilgrimages to locations such as the Holy land, The Seven Churches of Asia, Cappadocia, Jordan & Sinai and to Santiago de Compostela. As well as the large events, which we operate in liaison with our chosen travel agent McCabe Pilgrimages, our developing links with Churches and dioceses around the world, for example in Germany, Italy, Sweden and in the Caribbean, are providing opportunities for small group exchanges and shared experiences.

Current News:

:: Oberammergau 2010, departing 5th June 2010. This tour is now full and no more bookings can be taken.

:: A new tour had been arranged to Oberammergau. This departs on 23rd August 2010, led by the Archdeacon of Hertford the Venerable Trevor Jones, and Mrs Sue Jones. Booking forms and brochures are now available. a few places remain available.

:: A new pilgrimage to the Holy land departing on Tuesday 26th May has been arranged. Booking forms and brochures are now available.

:: Booking forms are now available for New Testament Greece 2009. Please contact the administrator for copies.

:: The pilgrimage to the Holy Land in late March 2008 led by the Venerable Trevor and Mrs Sue Jones was a great success. A slide show of the pilgrimage can be viewed here.

Summary of forthcoming Diocesan Pilgrimages

May 2009: A pilgrimage to the Holy Land

24th September - 2nd October 2009. A pilgrimage to New Testament Greece, led by the Bishop of Bedford and Mrs Liz Inwood

5th June 2010. Oberammergau. FULLY BOOKED

23rd August 2010. Oberammergau

Please use this site to explore the possibilities on offer. The 'pilgrimages' page supplies details of the programmes we are currently offering or planning, and also provides direct links to brochures, booking forms and further resources.

Christian pilgrimage offers an opportunity not only to visit the locations of importance to our faith, but also to travel in the company of other people of faith, to reflect, pray and explore one's own spirituality, and also to 'bring home' new understandings and insights.

Sunrise over the Sea of Galilee.
 Diocesan pilgrimage 2007

We operate our diocesan pilgrimages firmly on the following principles:

  • Above all, to arrange and lead pilgrimages which offer new and life-expanding experiences in a safe, secure and caring setting.
  • To strike a balance between visiting the ancient sites of our faith and engaging with local Christians and peoples of other faiths in order to listen and learn.
  • To endeavour to contribute to sustainable pilgrimage which brings benefits to local producers and residents as well as to our pilgrims.
  • To offer a programme of appropriate worship and spiritual guidance whilst on pilgrimage, and to provide guidance on ways in which to 'bring home' the experience.
Overlooking Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives. Diocesan pilgrimage 2007.

Capt Andy Crooks. Diocesan Pilgrimage Coordinator.

 

 
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