Why pilgrims come
A sacred place worth the journey.
A national center of devotion to Blessed Nicholas Bunkerd Kitbamrung, the Thai priest and catechist imprisoned during wartime persecution who died while ministering to fellow prisoners.
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The pilgrim’s guide
What makes this visit meaningful
Discover the witness of Thailand’s first martyr-priest to be beatified and the quiet courage of catechesis, prison ministry, and fidelity.
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Thailand’s martyr-priest
Meet the story of a pastor who continued serving others in prison.
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A papal pilgrimage stop
Recall Pope Francis’s 2019 encounter with Thailand’s bishops at the shrine.
Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations
Feast of Blessed Nicholas Bunkerd KitbamrungConnected to this place through principal shrine and center of devotion.