Hope for our Common Home Pilgrimage Walk

Saturday 24th May 2025

Our Laudato Si’ Centre is delighted to announce a fantastic pilgrimage opportunity in conjunction with the Columban Missionaries in Britain.

This September, we are joining forces with the Columban Missionaries in Britain to embark on a walking pilgrimage from our Laudato Si’ Centre in Worsley to Salford Cathedral’s temporary church in celebration of the Season of Creation in this Jubilee Year.

The pilgrimage will begin with a short prayer service at the Laudato Si’ Centre before pilgrims begin the nine-mile walk to the cathedral site, with plenty of stops at parishes en route for opportunities for prayer and reflection, as well as much-needed comfort breaks.

Our pilgrimage will come to a close with Mass at Salford Cathedral’s Temporary Church at 6pm, which is open to all.

For those unable to join us on the pilgrimage itself, we’re also pleased to be offering a virtual pilgrimage for you to explore with your family, friends, or parish in your own time, as well as the opportunity to join us for our two liturgies on the day.

Emily Cahill, Environment and Learning Officer for the Laudato Si’ Centre, said: “This is such an exciting opportunity to celebrate the Season of Creation in this Jubilee Year with this fantastic pilgrimage experience with the Columban Missionaries in Britain.

“From the earliest beginnings of Jubilee tradition, care for creation has been an integral part of the Holy Year and so it is with great joy that we announce this wonderful opportunity to reconnect and rediscover our call to be loving stewards of God’s creation.”

James Trewby, Columban Justice Peace and Ecology Co-ordinator in Britain, said: “Our pilgrimage gives participants the opportunity to embody Pope Francis’ vision of a Church that goes out to the peripheries and encourages them to step out of the everyday and explore deeper relationships with God, creation and with one another too” .

Stephen Awre, Mission Office Administrator for the Columbans in Britain, added: “The Diocese of Salford has been extremely generous in their response to our Annual Mission Appeal this year. Donations made to the Columbans will help to make a real difference to those living on the margins of life and will continue to fund activities in areas of education, pastoral care, peacebuilding, interfaith dialogue and environmental action.”

Ways to Get Involved

Whether you’re looking to get active or would prefer to explore our pilgrimage resources at your own pace, or simply join us for Mass, there are plenty of ways to get involved with this joyful celebration of God’s creation.

Join our Walking Pilgrimage

Our in-person prayer walk offers the full pilgrimage experience in fellowship with our brothers and sisters across the diocese and beyond!

Beginning prior to the day itself, your experience starts with two formation events in the lead up to the walk, which allow you to get to know your fellow pilgrims and focus our mind on how we are called to live out our duty to be responsible stewards of God’s creation in this Holy Year of Jubilee.

Join us then on Thursday 25 September for our pilgrimage walk, beginning with a prayer liturgy at the Laudato Si’ Centre, before setting off late morning for our nine-mile walk to Salford Cathedral’s temporary church, visiting a number of parishes for prayer reflections and comfort breaks along the way.

Our day will end with Mass at the cathedral’s temporary church at 6pm.

Receive our Virtual Pilgrimage Pack

If you are unable to join us on the day or would prefer to tailor your day to suit your specific needs, please sign up to our Virtual Pilgrimage pack that will enable you to take on the pilgrimage in your own way – whether as a parish event, family activity, or as a more prayerful reflection in the comfort of your own home. Mass at Salford Cathedral’s temporary church will be livestreamed, enabling you to join us in spirit for our closing liturgy.

Join us for our Prayer Liturgies

Only available for a flying visit? Not to worry! We’d be delighted to welcome you to our opening prayer liturgy at the Laudato Si’ Centre, our closing Mass at Salford Cathedral’s temporary church, or any of our parish stops along the way. Register below for more details on these events.