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SaintlyWays invites you to explore the lives of holy men and women through the sacred places that shaped them. From the basilicas of Europe to the mission trails of Asia, uncover the stories, traditions, and pilgrimage routes of Catholic saints. Browse our growing directory of saints, pilgrimage destinations, and sacred terms in our Catholic glossary to deepen your faith journey.
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Poland | Laity
St. Casimir was a prince and martyr known for his piety and dedication to the poor.
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Italy
St. Seraphina was a martyr known for her faith and courage in the face of persecution.
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Featured Pilgrimage Sites
Basilica di Santa Francesca Romana
Italy
Church incorporating part of the Roman Temple of Venus & Roma & holding the body of Pope Gregory XI.
Basilica di Santa Sabina all'Aventino
Italy
Church dating to 422 A.D. with a bell tower & cloisters, nave with marble columns & medieval mosaic.
Basílica Majorum
Tunisia
4th-century Carthaginian basilica, honoring Saint Cyprian, a significant early Christian site.
Basílica de San Juan de Dios
Spain
18th-century church features stunning Baroque details, frescoes & a soaring, embellished dome.
Basílica de la Sagrada Família
Spain
Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.
Carmelitani Scalzi Istituto Di Spiritualita'
Italy
Pisan Carmelite spiritual institute offering retreats, prayer, and formation in the tradition of Teresa of Avila.
Carmelitas Descalzas. Convento de San José de Malagón. III Fundación de Santa Teresa de Jesús
Spain
Malagón's San José Convent: Saint Teresa's third foundation, a Carmelite monastery emphasizing prayer and simplicity.
Church of Saint John of God
Portugal
Minimalist Catholic church founded in 1953, with sacred paintings & stained glass above the altar.
Church of Saint Joseph of the Carpenters
Italy
Modest Roman church honoring St. Joseph, patron saint of workers, offering a space for prayer and reflection.
Church of St. Casimir
Lithuania
Vilnius's early Baroque church, honoring St. Casimir, patron saint of Lithuania.
Glossary Term of the Day
Chapel
In Catholic Church architecture, a chapel is a distinct architectural element serving a specific liturgical function. Its location varies; sometimes it's a separate building, other times an annex within a larger church. Functionally, a chapel provides a sacred space for prayer, Mass, or other religious services, often smaller and more intimate than the main church. Within the Catholic tradition, the chapel symbolizes a dedicated area for communion with God, a smaller-scale replica of the larger church, representing a more private and focused expression of faith.
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