Archive - The Catholic Traveler

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 •

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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 •

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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 •

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February 2025

January 2025

The 2025 Jubilee and what to expect

We are around three weeks into the 2025 Jubilee.

Jan 16 •

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December 2024

Fatima to Lourdes 2025 Pilgrimages

With the upcoming jubilee in Rome, and the predicted 39 million visitors, I know many of you are choosing to avoid the crowds next year.

Dec 3, 2024 •

Mountain Butorac

November 2024

Jubilee Pilgrimages launch today

Hi! Just wanted to be sure you saw that I’m opening early registration for you to all my Rome Jubilee pilgrimages today, November 26th.

Nov 26, 2024 •

Mountain Butorac

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