In Memoriam: Gene McCullough
Our community suffered a heartbreaking loss this past weekend. Our colleague and friend Gene McCullough died on Sunday, September 5, 2021. He was doing what he loved—biking and exploring the neighborhoods of Denver, CO. Gene was the webmaster of this website, chapter coordinator, hospitalero, mentor, friend, and so much more.
Read MoreCOVID-19: What You Should Know
American Pilgrims is echoing official advice from numerous sources to postpone all international travel. We will continue to pass along news from the official and authoritative sources listed below. As of August 9th, Spain, Portugal and France are all under US State Department level 4 travel advisories (“Do not travel” due to COVID concerns). Click…
Read MoreIn Memoriam: José María Valadés Castillo
Luis Gtiérrez Perrino, President of the Spanish Federation of Associations of Friends of the Camino de Santiago, shared with American Pilgrims that José Ramón Barranco passed away on February 27. He was 92 years old. José Ramón Barranco, Perrino notes, has played a significant role in the Spanish Federation for many years. A member of…
Read MoreSending Some Camino Love!
In honor of Valentine’s Day American Pilgrims began asking pilgrims why they love the Camino.
Read MoreIn Memoriam: David Gitlitz
of Rhode Island and were joint authors of “The Cultural Guide to the Camino de Santiago” and “Pilgrimage: From the Ganges to Graceland”.
Read MoreNew videos uploaded to the American Pilgrims on the Camino YouTube channel!
American Pilgrims is happy to debut four videos featuring some of our members! Visit our YouTube Channel and you can hear the history of American Pilgrims on the Camino, learn about the impact of our Grants program, appreciate the value of our hospitalero training and listen to our members tell why they joined and what…
Read MoreBoard member Bill Artz interviewed by Ivar Rekve
American Pilgrims’ board member Bill Artz was recently interviewed by Ivar Rekve. Watch the interview and see what they spoke about.
Read MoreBoard members Dave Donselar and Carmen Marriott’s interview on “Camino Talks”
American Pilgrims’ Board members Dave Donselar and Carmen Marriott recently participated in a “Camino Talks” interview. See what they had to say about what your organization is up to. You can watch the interview on YouTube.
Read MoreSupporting the Camino and Our Community
It’s safe to say these past weeks have been among some of the most tumultuous and emotional that many of us have experienced in our lifetimes. The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been felt by individuals and families, companies and communities across the United States and around the world. What has struck me during…
Read MoreReal ID Deadline Delayed until May 3, 2023
The original enforcement date was set for October 1, 2020, but the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has once again extended the deadline for Real ID enforcement to May 3, 2023 because of the Covid-19 pandemic. What is Real ID? In order to use your driver’s license to board a commercial aircraft, your license will…
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