The Pilgrim's Journey

Where Holy Week (Semana Santa) is a tradition of its own

Natalie HoeferLast Updated: May 18th, 2023Camino de Santiago, Spain, Spiritual Reflections

Catholics around the globe share similar traditions during Holy Week—Stations of the Cross, Passion plays, and, of course, Holy Thursday and Good Friday services. But in Spain, the words for Holy Week—Semana Santa—represent an entire tradition of its own. It began as an effort by the Marqués de Tarifa to bring the tradition of the … Read More

Jubilees Abound in Spain

Andrea JLast Updated: October 20th, 2022Camino de Santiago, Spain, Upcoming Pilgrimages

In Santiago de Compostela, Spain, a jubilee year is held every time the Feast of St. James the Greater falls on a Sunday.  The most recent time this occurred was on July 25, 2021.  With pandemic restrictions in place, not as many visitors were able to travel to Spain in 2021. Therefore, the Holy See … Read More