Basque Country

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Azpeitia (Basque Country)

Saint Ignatius of Loyola

Only a year before the discovery of America by Columbus, Saint Ignatius of Loyola was born in a tower that still is standing in the village of Azpeitia. After a youth spent in madcap and warring activities, he gave his life over to God in his native village. His room has been converted into a chapel and their masses are celebrated, honouring in this way the founder of the Company of Jesus (1540), and who, through the ministering of his Jesuit priests, spread the word of God to the most remote corners of the world.

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HUELVA

Pilgrimage to “El Rocio”

A lot of people go on a pilgrimage to El Rocio. Those who believe in heaven and those who don’t. A few hours after starting along the paths of Lower Andalusia, a unique form of relationship is established. Differences disappear. Hearts open. This is the miracle of El Rocío.

SEGOVIA

St. Domingo de Guzman

St. Domingo de Guzman created the Order of the Preachers.

BASQUE COUNTRY - NAVARRA

St. Ignatius of Loyola

St. Ignatius of Loyola and St. Francis Xavier: The Order of Jesuits

AVILA

St. Teresa of Jesus

With the 5th Centennial of St. Teresa’s birth to be celebrated in 2015, it is appropriate to highlight the importance of her figure and her writings while also remembering the works of St. John of the Cross.

COVADONGA (ASTURIAS)