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Sordevolo Passion Play 2027

This unique pilgrimage takes us to the heart of northern Italy, combining sacred sites, beautiful landscapes and a living tradition of faith. Based at the Oropa Sanctuary, the largest and most important Marian shrine in the Alps, we journey through Turin, Lake Orta and Assisi, with time for worship, reflection and discovery along the way.

At the centre of the pilgrimage is the extraordinary Passione di Sordevolo. Every five years, the entire village comes together to stage an open-air performance of the Passion of Christ, a tradition that has been faithfully handed down since 1816. With exclusive behind-the-scenes access, a visit to the Passion Museum and the opportunity to attend the performance itself, this is a deeply moving and unforgettable experience.

Blending prayer, culture and community, this pilgrimage offers a rare opportunity to encounter faith not only in historic churches and sanctuaries, but lived and expressed through the people and places we visit.

Lake Maggiore and the Passion Play of Sordevolo with Bishop Norman Banks - June 2027 - 6 days

This unique pilgrimage takes us to the heart of northern Italy, combining sacred sites, beautiful landscapes and a living tradition of faith.

Prices from £1,970 pp

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Lake Maggiore and the Passion Play of Sordevolo with Canon Jane Winter and Fr Jeff Risbridger

This unique pilgrimage takes us to the heart of northern Italy, combining sacred sites, beautiful landscapes and a living tradition of faith.

Prices from £2,090 pp

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Oropa and the Passion Play of Sordevolo with Fr Andrew Gallagher - Sept 2027 - 6 days

This unique pilgrimage takes us to the heart of northern Italy, combining sacred sites, beautiful landscapes and a living tradition of faith. Based at the Oropa Sanctuary, the largest and most important Marian shrine in the Alps.

Prices from £2,490 pp

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Lake Maggiore and the Passion Play of Sordevolo with Revd Angela Berners-Wilson: fly from Bristol

This unique pilgrimage takes us to the heart of northern Italy, combining sacred sites, beautiful landscapes and a living tradition of faith.

Prices from £1,990 pp

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McCabe Educational Trust

The McCabe Educational Trust is the charitable wing of McCabe Pilgrimages, functions independently with its own board of Directors and is a registered charity.

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Organising a Pilgrimage

Pilgrimage is our speciality and in 2023 we celebrated our 40th year in business – so we must be doing something right! We work with all denominations and are happy to tailor every pilgrimage to the needs of each particular church. For instance, some parties would plan one or two Eucharists during their pilgrimage but others will choose a daily celebration. In the Holy Land, your focus may be the Galilean ministry or a re-creation of Holy Week in Jerusalem. You tell us what your particular interest is and we will recommend an itinerary

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