Shrines around the World: Milk Grotto, Bethlehem
Where’s that?: In Bethlehem, Palestine, near the Basilica of the Nativity. Our Lady’s connection: The cave where the Holy Family hid before the flight into Egypt. The...
Marian Shrines
Shrines around the World: Our Lady of Kibeho, Rwanda
Where’s that: The shrine of Our Lady of Kibeho is located south-west Rwanda. Our Lady’s connection: Apparitions to three young women in 1981. Kibeho in Rwanda is...
Shrines around the World: Our Lady of the Pillar, Zaragoza
Where’s that: Zaragoza (or Saragossa) is located in northeastern Spain’s Aragon region. Our Lady’s connection: The very first Marian apparition — to an Apostle! Following Christ’s command...
Archbishop Buti Tlhagale unveils Mother of Mercy statue, enthrones Sacred Heart of Jesus image
By Kati Dijane – Thousands of people gathered at the Mother of Mercy Shrine in Magaliesburg in the Archdiocese of Johannesburg to witness the enthroning of the statues...
Shrines around the World: Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Las Lajas, Colombia
Where’s that: The sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Las Lajas is located in a canyon of the Guáitara river in Ipiales in southwestern...
Shrines around the World: Abbey of Our Lady’s Dormition
Where’s that: On Mount Zion in Jerusalem. Our Lady’s connection: The abbey marks the place where Mary lived and died. Only a few metres from the spot...
Mother of Mercy: A New Shrine for SA
The new shrine of the Mother of Mercy in the Archdiocese of Johannesburg was officially opened by Archbishop Buti Tlhagale in April. Daluxolo Moloantoa found out why...
Shrines Around the World: Our Lady of Loreto
Where’s that: Loreto is located on Italy’s east coast. Our Lady’s connection: Contains Our Lady’s reputed home from Nazareth. Of Italy’s many great sites of pilgrimage, the coastal...
Shrines Around the World: Our Lady of Fatima
Where’s that?: Fatima is located in northern Portugal, about 130km from Lisbon. Our Lady’s connection: Apparitions to three shepherd children in 1917. Around 5 million pilgrims visit...
Turn the World Upside Down
Recently I visited Lourdes. I know that there are some readers who have regularly made a pilgrimage to this extraordinary little town in the south of France....
