--- title: Virtual Pilgrimages description: Virtual Pilgrimages --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2011/10/20/virtual-pilgrimages#) # Virtual Pilgrimages Oct 20, 2011 5:00:32 PM  |  by [Lisa M. Hendey](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/lisa-m-hendey) ![](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/lourdes.jpg?width=300&height=224&name=lourdes.jpg "lourdes")On today's episode of [The Son Rise Morning Show with Brian Patrick](http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sonrisemorningshow.com%2F&h=kAQB5uDHe), Brian and I chatted about the power of the "virtual pilgrimage" to take the best that technology has to offer and link it to our spiritual lives. As we discussed, nothing can take the place of "real world" visits to time-honored places of pilgrimage. But when finances, distance, or personal circumstances stand in the way, it's great to know that we can see and experience a small taste of what these holy places have to offer spiritual seekers. The following are just a few of my favorite places to "virtually visit" when I'm in the mood for a pilgrimage: - [St. Peter's Basilica](http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fsaintpetersbasilica.org%2F&h=hAQBjHUlBAQDaSCxM0IuanUqGOpDj3-hOx7HaJrjMt-KW3w) - [Vatican Museums and The Sistine Chapel](http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgoo.gl%2FQyUFP&h=yAQDLAIT8AQDo8rr1jlJYXiHUsjNgE1_C4K6cAxuXoc9aAw) - [Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception](http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgoo.gl%2Flm6XC&h=YAQAw56aBAQB7Kl04uawzVuem8kCAquTUqLNogBIM1fHLjQ) - [Basilica of the Sacred Heart](http://basilica.nd.edu/museums-and-tours/index.shtml) - [The California Missions](http://www.thecaliforniamissions.com/) - [St. Patrick's Cathedral](http://www.saintpatrickscathedral.org/visit.php) - [Lourdes, France](http://www.lourdes-france.org/index.php?goto_centre=ru&contexte=en&id=405&id_rubrique=405) I'm sure that our readers also have their favorite sites to "virtually visit" -- or better yet to tour "in real life". Whether it's your local parish or a distant destination, please share your favorite links or tell us about a special pilgrimage destination you've had the joy of visiting. ### Share this article [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2011%2F10%2F20%2Fvirtual-pilgrimages%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2011%2F10%2F20%2Fvirtual-pilgrimages%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2011%2F10%2F20%2Fvirtual-pilgrimages%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Virtual%20Pilgrimages) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2011%2F10%2F20%2Fvirtual-pilgrimages%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2011%2F10%2F20%2Fvirtual-pilgrimages%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ** #### About the Author ![Lisa M. Hendey](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Lisa%20M%20Hendey%202024.png) ### [Lisa M. Hendey](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/lisa-m-hendey) Lisa M. Hendey is the founder of CatholicMom.com, a bestselling author and an international speaker. A frequent radio and television guest, Hendey travels internationally giving workshops on faith, family, and communications. Visit Lisa at [LisaHendey.com](http://lisahendey.com), on her Substack at [LisaHendey.Substack.com](http://lisahendey.substack.com/), or on social media @LisaHendey for information on her speaking schedule or to invite her to visit your group, parish, school or organization. [Find Lisa’s books on her Amazon author page](https://www.amazon.com/Lisa-M-Hendey/e/B002ZM9FH0). 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