St Albans Diocese has been linked with the Diocese of Linköping in Sweden since 2007.
In April 2025 The Bishop of Bedford Richard Atkinson led a group of priests on a pilgrimage to the Vladstena Pilgrimage Centre in Sweden, where we experienced a style of pilgrimage which the Centre has honed over many years.
On a Swedish-Style Pilgrimage we reflect on seven key words of pilgrimage: freedom, simplicity, silence, peace of mind, slowness, spirituality and sharing.
If you are interested in joining one of the upcoming Swedish-Style Pilgrimages, please contact one of the leaders below.
If you are a Church leader and would like help leading a Swedish-Style Pilgrimage near to you, please contact us.
Upcoming guided Swedish-Style Pilgrimages:
1:00pm Sunday 17 May starting at St Thomas’ 585a Hitchin Road, Stopsley Luton LU2 7UL. Bring a packed lunch. For more information contact vicar@stopsleyparish.org.