Medjugorje Marian Pilgrimages

31/10/2026

THE HOLY FATHER APPOINTS MSGR. FRANCESCO CAVINA AS THE NEW APOSTOLIC VISITOR FOR THE PARISH OF MEDJUGORJE
The Holy Father has accepted the resignation of His Excellency Archbishop Aldo Cavalli from the office of Apostolic Visitor with a special role for the Parish of Medjugorje.

Today, October 31, 2026, the Holy Father appointed His Excellency Bishop Francesco Cavina, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Carpi, as Apostolic Visitor with a special role for the Parish of Medjugorje, for an indefinite period and ad nutum Sanctae Sedis (at the discretion of the Holy See).

Biography of Msgr. Francesco Cavina

His Excellency Msgr. Francesco Cavina was born on February 17, 1955, in Faenza (Province of Ravenna).

After completing his classical secondary education, he began his theological studies at the Benedict XV Regional Seminary in Bologna. He was ordained a priest on May 15, 1980.

In 1981, he obtained a Licentiate in Dogmatic Theology from the Regional Seminary in Bologna. He then continued his studies in Rome, residing at the Pontifical College Capranica, and earned a Doctorate in Canon Law from the Pontifical Lateran University.

On November 14, 2011, Pope Benedict XVI appointed him Bishop of Carpi. He was ordained a bishop on January 22, 2012, and served as Bishop of Carpi until June 26, 2019.

On October 31, 2026, Pope Leo XIV appointed him Apostolic Visitor with a special role for the Parish of Medjugorje.

30/10/2026

💙 Marian Pilgrimages – Helping the Next Generation Encounter Jesus Through Mary! 😇❤️

26/10/2026

🌟 Fr. Brendan felt the call. Carmel, Mick and a host of generous donors made it happen. And the Lord blessed it beyond all expectations! 🙏 A truly anointed youth pilgrimage to Medjugorje. 🕊️✨

25/10/2026

October 25, 2026
“Dear children! A fire of hatred and wars is spreading in the hearts of people who do not want peace but their own weak interests. That is why, little children, you be prayer and my extended hands of love and peace for all those who are far from my motherly heart. Pray more strongly and more for the peace that God desires to give you but you do not want it. I am with you and I am praying that peace may prevail and reign in every heart. Thank you for having responded to my call.” (With Ecclesiastical approval)

15/10/2026

🌹🇮🇪 When Medjugorge Meets Knock, Heaven Feels That Little Bit Closer! 🙏🕊️

🌹🙏 A LITTLE TASTE OF MEDJUGORJE IN THE HEART OF KNOCK! 🇮🇪💙

What a wonderful weekend of faith, prayer and fellowship awaits at our beloved National Eucharistic and Marian Shrine in Knock, as the Medjugorje Council of Ireland hosts its Annual Medjugorje Weekend Retreat from 23rd – 25thOctober 2026! 🕊️

We are especially delighted that this year's guest speaker is Fr Jason Lewis MIC, the newly appointed English-speaking Chaplain in Medjugorje! 👏👏👏

What a blessing to have Fr Jason joining us here in Ireland, bringing with him the spirit of Medjugorje and its beautiful message of prayer, peace and conversion. We hope he receives the warmest of Irish welcomes! 🇮🇪❤️

Our very own Mary Fields, Medjugorje Manager at Marian Pilgrimages, will also be attending and is especially looking forward to reconnecting with so many of our wonderful and faithful Medjugorje Group Leaders, whose dedication continues to bring countless pilgrims closer to Our Lady and her Son. 😇✝️❤️‍🔥

There is something truly special about bringing together those whose hearts have been touched by Medjugorje, particularly in Knock, another sacred place where Our Blessed Mother has made her presence known.🕊️

✨ It promises to be a truly grace-filled and anointed weekend — an opportunity to renew friendships, deepen our faith and gather once again as one family under Our Lady's mantle.

We wholeheartedly encourage everyone with a love for Medjugorje to support this beautiful annual gathering, and we commend the Medjugorje Council of Ireland for their continued dedication to Our Lady's mission.💙

May Our Lady, Queen of Peace, bless everyone attending and pour out an abundance of graces upon this special weekend! 🌹🙏

Medjugorje from Ireland 🇮🇪- https://marian.ie/pilgrimages-from-ireland/medjugorje.asp

Medjugorje from the UK 🇬🇧- https://marian-uk.com/pilgrimages-from-the-uk/pilgrimages-to-medjugorje.asp

Medjugorge from the USA 🇺🇸 - Email: [email protected]

06/10/2026

🕊️ 40 years of asking. 3 priests said yes. Never give up on an invitation! 🙌🇬🇧✝️

05/10/2026

🙌 Mass had to be moved OUTSIDE — the church couldn't fit everyone! Medjugorje is bursting with English-speaking pilgrims right now. Isn't that amazing! 🕊️👏✨

30/09/2026

In Loving Memory of Fr. Aidan O’Kane CP. 🙏

🕊️ Our Deepest Condolences on the Passing of Fr. Aidan O’Kane CP 🕊️

It is with great sadness that we extend our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies on the death of Fr. Aidan O’Kane CP earlier this week. 🙏

May his beautiful soul now rest peacefully in God’s loving presence and rise to the glory of Christ’s resurrection. ✝️

We thank God for the amazing gift of Fr. Aidan’s priesthood and for the joy of his faith, which he shared so generously with so many of our pilgrims in Medjugorje over recent years.

Fr. Aidan’s joy was truly contagious. He had a wonderful gift of making people smile, and he left a smile on the faces and warmth in the hearts of all who had the privilege of meeting him. His love for Our Lady of Medjugorje was especially heartwarming, and we are so grateful for the countless pilgrimages on which he led so many people closer to Jesus through Mary. ❤️

We extend our deepest condolences to the Passionist Community throughout the world, and especially to the Passionists here in Ireland; to his dear family, his countless friends, and to all those whose lives were touched by his immense faith, kindness and joy. 🕊️

May Fr. Aidan’s soul now rest peacefully in the presence of God and enjoy his eternal reward.🙏

And we have no doubt that, like St Thérèse, the Little Flower, Fr. Aidan will continue to do more in Heaven than he ever could here on earth. 🌹

May he rest in peace.
May he rise in glory.
And may Our Lady, whom he loved so dearly, welcome him home to her Son. 🙏💙

🕯️ Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen. 🙏

25/09/2026

Our Lady s message
September 25, 2026
“Dear children! May this time be a time of prayer for peace. I am calling you to renew in your families the prayer of the Rosary for my intentions, so that I may be able to multiply your prayers and intercede for you before the Most High, [for Him] to heed your prayers and to give you peace. I am with you and like never before I pray for you and with you, my little children. Thank you for having responded to my call.” (With Ecclesiastical approval)

19/09/2026

Adoration