Articles by Emma Silvestri
Scotland’s Pluscarden Abbey: the northernmost Benedictine monastery in the world
Oct 14, 2024 / 06:00 amIn northeast Scotland, six miles southwest of Elgin in Moray, stands Pluscarden Abbey, the northernmost Benedictine abbey in the world.
Belgium town to host Marian celebration ‘Virga Jesse’ again after 7 years
Aug 10, 2024 / 07:00 amTens of thousands of people are expected this year to attend the 47th gathering of “Virga Jesse” from Aug. 11–25.
In France, the great Jubilee of the Sacred Heart at Paray-le-Monial draws crowds
Jul 18, 2024 / 06:00 amFrom now until June 27, 2025, the small town of Paray-le-Monial in France will be celebrating a jubilee for the 350th anniversary of the Sacred Heart.
Catholic movement in Italy dedicated to people ‘far from the Church’
Apr 28, 2024 / 06:00 amThe Ricostruttori community in Italy runs houses of prayer for people who are “drawn to spirituality but far from the Church.”
Camino Croatia: A medieval pilgrimage route restored
Mar 10, 2024 / 06:00 amUnbeknownst to many, Croatia boasts one of those ancient routes leading to the famous Santiago de Compostela in Spain.
Norway begins preparations for Jubilee of St. Olaf in 2030
Feb 18, 2024 / 06:00 amThe Church in Norway has begun plans for the millennium celebration of St. Olaf’s death.
Norway monks consecrate new church in area of ancient ruins of Munkeby
Jan 14, 2024 / 06:00 amMonks of the Cistercian Trappist order consecrated a new church in December, inaugurating their brand-new monastery in the Trondheim Fjord.
Thousands of ‘Star Singers’ continue tradition of bringing Christ’s blessings for new year
Dec 31, 2023 / 07:00 amEvery year in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, thousands of children go from door to door dressed as the three Wise Men to bring the blessing of Christ.
The city of Lyon, France, honors Mary with light festival on Dec. 8
Dec 8, 2023 / 06:00 amThe tradition of the Festival of Lights goes back to 1852 before the dogma of the Immaculate Conception was even proclaimed.