News & Events

Virtual Pilgrim Conference, 17 March 2024

Our virtual conference is for the benefit of Francigena pilgrims who are unable to attend our annual conference in London. This conference features three talks and focuses on the theme of pilgrimage on the Via Francigena: before, during and after the journey. This event will be hosted by Pilgrims to Rome trustees Eamonn Mullally and…

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Annual conference 2 March, 2024

The Confraternity of Pilgrims to Rome will hold its annual conference on 2 March, at St. George’s Cathedral in Southwark. The Pilgrims to Rome conference is a wonderful opportunity to hear pilgrim tales of their experiences on the Via Francigena and to learn from fellow pilgrims on how to plan your own amazing journey on…

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4 March – Annual Conference in Greenwich

The Confraternity of Pilgrims to Rome will hold its annual conference on 4 March, at St. Alfege Hall in Greenwich – a wonderful opportunity to hear pilgrim tales of their experiences on the Via Francigena and to learn from fellow pilgrims on how to plan your own amazing journey on this historic route. Programme:   1:30-2:30…

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We are actively seeking a new chair of the CPR board

Our current chair, Carlo Laurenzi, writes: “I shall be stepping down as chair of the board of trustees in 2023, having served in the role for three years, and before that a year as vice-chair. Consequently, we are now actively seeking a successor. It’s a busy and pro-active role, taking the equivalent of about a…

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Calendasco throws a party for the Confraternity

The Commune of Calendasco threw a party in late September for the Confraternity of Pilgrims to Rome to thank its members for helping Danilo Parisi buy a new launch for his River Po ferry. Vice-Chair Brian Mooney and his wife Gail represented the Confraternity, and were fêted with a concert of violin, drum, flute and…

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We need your skills!

To our members and supporters – we need your help! The Confraternity of Pilgrims to Rome is a community run by volunteers, most of whom became involved by wanting to “give something back” after a pilgrimage on the Via Francigena. Now we are currently looking to expand our circle of dedicated and skilled helpers. Our…

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