One of the good news stories in the Church at the moment is the significant developments taking place at Walsingham. The plans and what has already been achieved are impressive. However one important focus that has always been missing from the Catholic Shrine and pilgrimage experience is the Holy House. Pilgrimage to Walsingham was never about the image of Our Lady. The ancient focus was always the replica of Jesus’ childhood home. Walsingham without a Holy House is like Lourdes without the Grotto.