Month: January 2021
Each year, countless Pilgrims follow the path that Saint James took to the Pilgrim Church in Santiago de Compostela. In 2020 the Cathedral and Botafumeiro closed for renovations, but at the beginning of this year, the church reopened, welcoming pilgrims and faithful to once again attend Pilgrim Mass two times a day in this extremely special and holy place. Because 2021 is a Jubilee Year, the Holy Door is open and Plenary Indulgences are available! Due to the Pandemic and limited travel, the Vatican extended the Jubilee Year through 2022 in hopes to eventually accommodate more pilgrims.
See stunning exclusive photos of the renovated Santiago de Compostela Cathedral and Botafumeiro, below. The Botafumiero is a thurible that is used to burn and disperse incense and is suspended from the roof of the church and swung by eight men called the tiraboleiros.
Earlier this year, the New York Times included the Camino de Santiago, Spain in their list of “52 Places to Love in 2021”. 206 Tours leads many El Camino Pilgrimages – all are welcome! Learn more here!
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On December 8, 2020, the Year of Saint Joseph was declared by Pope Francis, as detailed here. In our excitement to celebrate the Year of Saint Joseph, we created these free downloadable images for all to share! Please feel free to share these images on social media or even make it your Facebook cover photo. Please join us in prayer;
Prayer for Peace to St Joseph
St. Joseph, Spirit of Peace, Hard Work, and Protection Pray for Us!
To Download, simply “right-click” on the image, and select “Save Image As”. Save the image to a convenient location.
Smartphone Background/Wallpaper
Facebook Cover
Shareable Social Media Post
Please note, this image is used with permission of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M. The artwork shown was commissioned by Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, and created by Bernadette Carstensen and can be purchased here.
Facebook Profile Picture Frame
Even add St. Joseph to your Profile picture by clicking here and using our frame!
Merchandise!
Wear St. Joseph on everything! Clothes available for the whole family, as well as accessories, bags, and more! Only available on our CafePress Store!
Keep checking our blog for the latest news in this Year of Saint Joseph!
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Archbishop Henryk Hoser, SAC filmed a special message for all 206 Tours Pilgrims in January 2021. Watch his special message below:
(Please forgive any errors in translation and/or captioning)
Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Hoser to be the Apostolic visitor to Medjugorje in 2018 before officially recognizing pilgrimages to Medjugorje in 2019. Learn more here.