Marian Shrines Pilgrimages

About Pilgrimages to the Marian Shrines:

Pilgrimages to Marian Shrines where Apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Marry appeared like Fatima, Lourdes, and Medjugorje are paramount pilgrimage destination for millions of Catholics. Some of the most visited shrines in the world are to these Marian sites that attract millions of Pilgrims each year. Here are just a few that 206 Tours visits yearly:

Fatima
The Virgin Mary first appeared in Fatima on May 13, 1917 to three Shepard children; Sister Lucia, St. Jacinta Marto and St. Francisco. The apparitions continued through October 1917, during World War I. The Blessed Virgin Mary counseled the children to pray the rosary and to pray for world peace. Fatima is located in central Portugal about 80 miles northwest of Lisbon. Pilgrims visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, the Little Chapel of the Apparitions, the Shrine of Fatima Museum, the Holy Trinity Basilica, The Via Sacra (Sacred Way) and attend candlelight vigils. An estimate four million faithful visit this famous pilgrimage site each year.
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Lourdes
Our Lady of Lourdes first appeared to St. Bernadette Soubirous on February 11, 1858 as the young 14 year old Bernadette was searching for firewood. Our Lady appeared to her a total of 18 times, in one instance, Our Lady told Bernadette to drink from the muddy spring at the Massabielle grotto, which miraculous turned clear. Millions of pilgrims visit this spring and the healing baths of Lourdes seeking physical and spiritual healing. Over 65 miracles have been attributed to the water at Lourdes. Pilgrims come here for a peaceful retreat, pray the life-sized stations of the cross, and participate in nightly candlelight vigils.
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Medjugorje
In 1981 Our Lady Appeared to six visionary children in Bosnia on what is know now as Apparition Hill. Many of the visionaries, now adults, continue to witness Marian Apparitions – Her basic message is; God is present in the world and prayer and repentance are needed to obtain peace. Our Lady’s messages often emphasis the need for praying the rosary, fasting, celebrating Mass, confession, and reading the Bible. Approximately 40 million pilgrims have visited Medjugorje as a result of Our Lady’s apparitions and message. Pilgrims visit St. James Parish Church, the Blue Cross, the Risen Christ Statue, climb Apparition Hill & Cross Mountain, and more.
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Garabanadal
From 1961 - 1965 apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Michael the Archangel were reported to have occurred in the small village of San Sebatsian de Garabandal in Spain. Located in the Cantabrian mountain region, pilgrims flocked to the site as word spread of the apparitions. Visionaries explained that the messages the apparitions relayed was for conversion of hearts and encourage penance and devotion to the Holy Eucharist. They also explained Our Lady’s appearance as quite similar to that our Our Lady of Mount Carmel – and hence, she is also sometimes referred to as Our Lady of Mount Carmel of Garabandal.
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Knock
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Knock is the National Shrine of Knock and one of the most visited Marian Shrines in the world. In 1879 fifteen people ranging in age fro 5 to 74 witnessed the Marian Apparition on Mary’s Hill in County Mayo, Ireland. The visionaries described three life-sized figures of Our Lady, St. Joseph, and St. John the Evangelist beside an altar adorned with angels, a cross, and a lamb in front of the gable of the church. The witnesses watched for over two hours, praying, all the while in pouring rain. Learn more: www.206tours.com/knock-pilgrimage

Guadalupe
Located in Mexico City, the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a National Shrine and the most visited Catholic Pilgrimage destination in the world. The third-most visited religious Shrine, venerates the 1531 Marian Apparition witnessed by St. Juan Diego. Our Lady appeared to him four times and asked that he build a Church in her honor. At first, the Archbishop did not believe Juan Diego, but after his uncle fell ill and was miraculously cured, but the image of the Virgin Mary cloaked in a Tilma, he recognized the truth. Learn more: www.206tours.com/our-lady-of-guadalupe-pilgrimage

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