The Vicar (Prebendary Brian Tubbs) will be leading a pilgrimage to this famous Passion Play which will also include some days of holiday. It is not too early to express an interest. Call 01803 559059. 

Details of past pigrimages can be found on this page. In addition to these we have also held a number of quiet days at the beginning of Lent at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd in Galmpton, and weekend retreats at the Franciscan centre at Compton Durville. 

A group of 22 people mainly from Paignton Parish together with members of Torbay and Exeter Parishes went on a pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi. 

 

In Rome the group saw many major sights, Churches, catacombs and ancient monuments accompanied by an incredibly knowledgeable guide. 

 

We participated in a Eucharist everyday, in a variety of locations including The Basilica St Peter’s, the Catacombs of San Callisto, The Anglican Centre, Anglican Church in Rome, the Basilica of St Francis in Assisi, and at St Anthony’s Guest House in Assisi. 

 

The Anglican Centre in Rome gave us a view of the connections between the Anglican Church and the Vatican. 

 

The communion service in the catacombs gave us a connection to the thousands of early Christians who died in their faith, and buried in single or family graves in one of the many catacombs of Rome. 

 

In Assisi we experienced the tranquillity of the Hermitage of St Francis, and gained a better understanding of his life and work, and that of St Clare. 

 

Some of the party had great delight in finding North American connections with the Franciscan Sisters of the Atonement in St Anthony’s Guest house. 

 

An incredible pilgrimage and all our thanks to Gywneth and Father Tubbs, for their organising and guidance.