2024 FMA pilgrimage
Discover the profound experiences of our 2024 pilgrimage through the story and photos below.
2024 Pilgrimage: Marian Shrines of Portugal, Spain and France
In April 2024, more than 30 pilgrims embarked on this Franciscan Mission Associates (FMA) spiritual journey, carrying the prayers and intentions of our friends and benefactors to the Marian Shrines across Portugal, Spain, and France.
The pilgrimage began with a Mass at Lisbon’s Church of St. Anthony, located at the saint’s birthplace. Pilgrims then visited the sacred town of Fátima, where Mary appeared to three shepherd children in 1917. This is among the most famous of the Marian apparitions, and our visit deeply moved all participants, who felt a profound connection to the history and sanctity of this place.
The journey continued through the historical cities of Salamanca, Ávila, and Zaragoza, celebrating Mass at sites imbued with the spirits of St. Teresa and St. Ignatius de Loyola. In Lourdes; pilgrims prayed at the Grotto where Mary appeared to St. Bernadette, and we dedicated our prayers to FMA’s benefactors.
The pilgrimage concluded in Barcelona with visits to the Abbey at Montserrat and the breathtaking Sagrada Familia Cathedral. The 2024 pilgrimage profoundly engaged and inspired the participants as they journeyed through sacred sites. Each location fostered unique moments of spiritual renewal, deeply connecting each pilgrim with the divine realities.
