Archive - The Catholic Traveler

April 2025

From the Last Supper to the Resurrection

In case you missed it, after a successful group pilgrimage to the Holy Land, ending with Palm Sunday, I decided to spend Holy Week in Jerusalem.

Apr 17 •

Mountain Butorac

An update from the Holy Land

A lot of you thought I was crazy for returning to the Holy Land.

Apr 14 •

Mountain Butorac

Veronica's Veil, Poland, and off to the Holy Land

As we continue our series on the Lenten Station Churches of Rome, we come to a relic that’s shrouded in mystery and intrigue, Veronica’s Veil.

Apr 4 •

Mountain Butorac

March 2025

The pope returns to the Vatican

My group is currently enjoying the temporary Caravaggio exhibit in Rome, closed to the general public today, so I thought I’d write you ✍️

Mar 24 •

Mountain Butorac

Saints, popes, and prisons

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!

Mar 17 •

Mountain Butorac

Lenten Churches, the Holy Land, and Pope Francis

I hope your Lent is off to a great start.

Mar 10 •

Mountain Butorac

Music, videos, and penance for Lent

I turned 50 a few days ago.

Mar 4 •

Mountain Butorac

February 2025

January 2025

The 2025 Jubilee and what to expect

We are around three weeks into the 2025 Jubilee.

Jan 16 •

Mountain Butorac

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