Annual theme - Pilgrims of Saint Francis

Each year, the Pilgrims of Saint Francis reflect on a theme during their events through the year.

From Pentecost 2024 – 2025 the theme is:- What might Francis say to us today?

A theme which originated when the question was asked ‘Is Francis relevant in today’s world?”

From this first question the larger theme has emerged – looking at the context in which Francis worked and asking do we have those same issues – values in society; conflicts, environmental issues, reshaping our ideas about community and church.

The ‘starter’ text presented by the Spanish can be downloaded here:-

ChapterTheme ‘starter’.2024 Download

In the International Meeting at Pentecost 2025 the new theme

‘Love your neighbour . . . conflicts between neighbours’

will be introduced.

Here are some of the previous themes:-

In short

The Pilgrims of St. Francis are an international, ecumenical pilgrimage movement seeking peace.

Every year we go on pilgrimage somewhere in Europe. In groups of about 20 people, of all ages, from many European countries, we walk in the countryside for nine days in the spirit of Francis of Assisi, preparing our meals together, staying overnight in very simple accommodation and sharing our faith.

On the way we talk about our responsibilities to society and for the environment, about peace and justice and other issues that concern us. Singing, playing, laughter and adventure are also part of our way.

For more than 90 years we have tried to develop a better understanding of each other, and to practice tolerance so that we can be more understanding and tolerant in our daily live.

Come walk with us !