The Good Way: a new pilgrimage podcast!

Phil McCarthy • December 1, 2025

A podcast about pilgrimage has been launched, hosted and created by Torin Brown, the pilgrim officer at Canterbury Cathedral! 


The podcast is for pilgrims and those thinking about pilgrimage. This is a show that will cover all aspects of this ancient practice, talking to authors, speakers and experienced pilgrims and giving insights and advice based on experience.


The most recent episode featured Nick Dunne, Chair of Trustees for Pilgrims to Rome. Like the Confraternity, he has a ton of experience and knowledge of pilgrimage, especially of the Via Francigena. Listen to his great experience and learn of his work and writing. Nick shares exciting news about the new extension to the Via Francigena, the Francigena Britannica and the Confraternity's conference for 2026!


Previous episodes have covered:

  • Pilgrim stories and their stained glass translation with Rachel Koopmans and Sheila Sweetinburgh 
  • The work of Victoria Field, author and poetry therapist, talking about her recent pilgrimage from Canterbury to Rome on the Via Francigena
  • Torin's personal thoughts on what defines a pilgrim or pilgrimage, based on his experience, research and data
  • A conversation with Sandy Brown, author of 7 Cicerone pilgrimage guide books and one of the most respected experts on pilgrimage in Europe and America.


The podcast can be found by following the link below.


THE GOOD WAY PODCAST
By Phil McCarthy April 24, 2026
I will be walking 322 miles on the Via di Francesco in support of the St Francis Leprosy Guild.
By Stephen Gallagher April 24, 2026
'If you feel God's call to step out.... begin where you are: offer an intention, gather a few companions, and take the first steps.'
By Anne E Bailey April 23, 2026
St Cuthbert is one of England's greatest saints, but who was he? Dr Anne E Bailey describes the story of his life and his posthumous travels.
April 23, 2026
All are welcome to join the annual Pilgrimage for Life on Saturday, the 1st of August 2026, at the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham.
By Eddie Gilmore April 14, 2026
Eddie Gilmore describes the joys of walking in Italy with a group of people from L'Arche Grenoble.
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By Phil McCarthy April 9, 2026
News of the Spring Gathering, plans for 2026 and other updates.
By Phil McCarthy April 2, 2026
I was delighted to be invited to contribute a paper on walking pilgrimage to the 2025 Lived Catholicism conference.
By Phil McCarthy April 1, 2026
You are invited to take part in the John Bradburne Pilgrimage Climb 2026, taking place on Saturday 13 June in the beautiful landscape of Cumbria!
By Phil McCarthy March 30, 2026
Update on the Hearts in Search of God Spring Gathering.
By Phil McCarthy March 26, 2026
A wonderful new film on walking the Way of St Cuthbert to Lindisfarne!