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Pilgrimages to Chimayó and Tomé Hill take place for Good Friday

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The annual pilgrimage to El Santuario de Chimayo is a New Mexico tradition people make the walk every year with a purpose. Juan Carlos Rangel reflects on his connection to a Saint known for hope and impossible causes. Melissa Sowers was on crutches for three years and is a cancer survivor.

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Pilgrimages to Chimayó and Tomé Hill take place for Good Friday

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — For many Christians in New Mexico, Good Friday is an important day of Holy Week so they’re making the pilgrimage to El Santuario de Chimayó and Tomé Hill. On Good Friday, thousands of people from New Mexico – and beyond – set out on these pilgrimages here in our state. El Santuario de Chimayó is sacred to believers who say it holds healing powers in its holy dirt. It is around 28 miles north of Santa Fe, while Tomé Hill is ar…

1 month ago·Albuquerque, United States

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KRQE News 13

2024 El Santuario de Chimayó, Tomé Hill pilgrimages

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Each year on Good Friday many New Mexicans make the trek to El Santuario de Chimayó and Tomé Hill. Busy Albuquerque golf course gets another upgrade Some people start their journey in Santa Fe and others walk from as far as Albuquerque. The Santuario de Chimayó is considered a sacred pilgrimage site. and many people make the journey for the ‘Tierra Bendita,’ or holy dirt there; which many believe has healing properti…

1 month ago·Albuquerque, United States

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Pilgrims begin the journey to Santuario de Chimayo for Good Friday

Melissa Sowers says this years pilgrimage is dedicated to her daughter who is now a cancer survivor.

1 month ago·Sacramento, United States

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The Taos News

Things to know on Santuario de Chimayó pilgrimage

A beloved New Mexico tradition — the Good Friday pilgrimage to El Santuario de Chimayó — draws thousands to the area during Holy Week. Here are some things to know before setting off on the walk:

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