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Last updated: September 3, 2026. Conditions and travel advisories can change — always confirm current guidance with official sources before traveling. Dear Fellow Pilgrims, As we begin resuming pilgrimages to the Holy Land in October 2026, we realize many of you are prayerfully discerning whether to travel as planned with the group, or to postpone...Read More

Our Lady’s Monthly Message to Marija, August 2026 “Dear children, Today I am calling you: return to God, return to prayer, so that you may become carriers of peace. Pray, little children, for peace that is in danger; and may prayer begin to flow anew from your hearts and from your families, so that, in...Read More

Several statues of our Blessed Mother in beloved Medjugorje—one of the world’s most peaceful Catholic pilgrimage destinations—were tragically vandalized with black spray paint last night. Also, a person was seen pouring a highly flammable liquid onto the outdoor altar behind St. James Church and setting it ablaze. In response, the Medjugorje Parish Office reminds the...Read More

Our Lady’s Monthly Message to Marija, July 2026 “Dear children! While darkness and peacelessness rule in many hearts, you, little children, be prayer and my extended hands of love. Little children, place the Sacred Scripture in a visible place in your family and read it, so that it may be an encouragement for you to...Read More

Our Lady’s Monthly Message to Marija, June 2026 “Dear children, Rejoice with me because the Most High permits me to be with you, to lead you to Him Who is the Way, the Truth and the Life. Rejoice, little children, and be joyful also in difficulties and you will have the strength, because you will...Read More

Our Lady’s Monthly Message to Marija, May 2026 “Dear children, May this time be for you a time of prayer and fasting. Return, little children, in love to God Who is your peace. and encourage you to a new life, a life in joy and prayer. I am with you, little children, and I love...Read More

Our Lady’s Monthly Message to Marija, April 2026 “Dear children, I am praying for you and encourage you to a new life, a life in joy and prayer. May the Holy Spirit fill you, little children, with joy so that you may be like a spring of pure and drinkable water; that you, little children,...Read More

Our Lady’s Monthly Message to Marija, March 2026 “Dear children, The poison of selfishness and hatred rules human hearts and that is why you do not have peace. I am calling you, little children: be love and my extended hands to all those whom you meet. In humility, pray for peace and work on reconciliation...Read More

by James “Jimmy” Hyland Greetings from the Catholic Journeys Office in New Orleans. It has been 11 days since we left our dear friends and colleagues in the Holy Land, the memories of their incredible hospitality, kindness and professionalism still fresh in our minds and rooted in our hearts. We are in daily communication with...Read More

Notes from the Holy Land, Feb 25, Wednesday The weather this morning is absolutely amazing, clear and sunny, and about 65°, a perfect day for visiting Jerusalem, one of my favorite cities on the planet. But first we are off to Shepherd‘s Field, the place where the angels announced the birth of Our Lord to...Read More