Join the Saint Wulstan Southern Way Catholic Pilgrimage

Thursday 22nd: Wednesday 28th May, 2025

The route, tracing St. Wulstan’s life and legacy, from Worcester Cathedral to Clifton Cathedral is part of the Catholic Church’s Year of Jubilee, “Pilgrims of Hope” celebrations. It invites participants to explore their faith while journeying through stunning landscapes and historic locations. All parishioners are invited to join in all, some, or part of the walks, talks, prayers and celebrations that take place during the week of the pilgrimage.

WALK, TALK, PRAY, CELEBRATE

The Saint Wulstan Southern Way is a special pilgrimage route tracing St. Wulstan’s life and legacy, from Worcester Cathedral, where he served as bishop, to Clifton Cathedral in Bristol, where he often travelled. This seven-day pilgrimage, held from May 22 to May 28, 2025, is part of the Catholic Church’s Year of Jubilee celebrations, themed Pilgrims of Hope. It invites participants to explore their faith while journeying through stunning landscapes and historic locations.

The pilgrimage includes Worcester Cathedral, the heart of St. Wulstan’s ministry, and passes over the Malvern Hills to St. Wulstan Catholic Church in Little Malvern, where Sir Edward Elgar is buried. Following scenic trails like the Three Choirs Way and Geopark Way, it winds through Newent and Gloucester, before joining the Cotswold Way near Painswick. Pilgrims visit historic spots like St. Mary of the Virgin Church in Hawkesbury, where the famous goose-cooking incident involving St. Wulstan occurred. This journey combines spiritual reflection with a walk through rich history and breathtaking countryside, making it a unique way to honor St. Wulstan’s enduring influence.