Examples of Pilgrimage
Some of the most widely known and visited Catholic shrines are those which honor Mary, the Mother of God, under Her titles of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, Mexico, Our Lady of Lourdes in France and Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal.
Over the centuries, millions of people have made pilgrimages to these holy places. An important element of all these shrines is the presence of a Catholic church and the Eucharistic Presence of Jesus in the church’s Tabernacle at the site.
The last decade has seen the largest pilgrimages in the history of the world. In 1995, the largest gathering of all time was to World Youth Day in Manila, Philippines, where four million people from all over the world attended.
The second largest single pilgrimage in the history of Christendom was to the Funeral of Pope John Paul II after his death on April 2, 2005. An estimated four million people traveled to Rome, in addition to the almost three million people already living there, to see the body of Pope John Paul II lie in state.
Both of these massive pilgrimages centered around the person of Pope John Paul II, who emphasized personal holiness and the call to bring others the message of the Gospel.
The Conyers apparitions are part of God’s Master Plan for the salvation of souls. The Conyers apparitions were about faith and evangelization, the saving of souls through traditional Catholic spirituality, teachings and devotion. The apparitions can be summed up in two words, Love and Mercy.
In this spirit of pilgrimage, we invite you to come to Conyers on pilgrimage and experience for yourself a renewed faith and a deeper relationship with God. The Farm and surrounding grounds are open all year around from 9:00 a.m. to Dusk. The facilities and grounds are also available for private retreats. For more information please go to Plan your Retreat.