"A pilgrimage to a holy place only bears real fruit when we allow it to trigger an internal spiritual pilgrimage, a journey of our hearts towards God," shares Geoff Gowdie, Assistant Director of Mission and Pastoral Life at the Diocese of Sandhurst.  

And yet, journeying to a holy place physically has a unique value of its own.  Journeying over a physical distance, over time, to reach a destination is a metaphor for our life’s journey. A pilgrimage takes us away from our routine and out of our comfort zone making space for a journey of the heart.  

By preparing spiritually and reflecting at each stage, you can deepen your faith and move closer to the heart of Christ through your pilgrimage. 

A simple step-by-step Guide to making a Pilgrimage is available for download. 

Download   pdf 'How to be A Pilgrim (10.40 MB) '.