Annual Conference (CFP)

Sacred Journeys 13th Global Conference Laval University, Quebec City, Canada July 7–10, 2026 

Call for Papers

We invite proposals for the 13th annual Sacred Journeys conference on pilgrimage studies. We welcome presentations from all academic disciplines and interdisciplinary approaches.

Abstract Deadline: February 15, 2026

Submission Guidelines:

• Maximum 300 words

• Microsoft Word format

• Email to: imcintos@iu.edu

• Subject line: [SJ13 ABSTRACT] Last Name – Short Title

Your abstract should include:

• Author name(s)

• Institutional affiliation

• Email address

• Paper title

• Keywords (maximum five)

Questions? Contact Ian McIntosh at imcintos@iu.edu

Accommodation Options

• Hotel Universel, 2300 Ch Ste-Foy, Quebec City, QC G1V 1S5 (10-minute walk)
  Special rate of $145 + taxes / night for single and double occupancy (before May 6, 2026)
  This rate is valid only for reservations made by phone at: 1-800-463-4495.
  Please have your Sacred Journeys folio number (722383) and a valid credit card ready.

• University Residences (Hotel Sect.)
  Pavillon Alphonse-Marie-Parent, 2255 rue de l'Université, Quebec City, Quebec G1V 0A7 (5-minute walk)
  Regular Rates: Student Room (single) $58.75 + taxes / night; Superior Room $160.00 + taxes / night
  Studio $185.00 + taxes / night
  To make a reservation by phone: 1-418-656-5632
  By email: HEBERGEMENT@SRES.ULAVAL.CA

Getting There

Reception Hall: Jean-Paul-Tardif Auditorium (LAU-1334), Pavillon Laurentienne (1030 Séminaire Av., Quebec G1V 0A6)

• Bus (Metrobus) 800/801/804 Consult the Capital Region Transit Network (RTC)
  (E-tickets available for purchase online)

• On-campus parking is subject to a fee at all times; see Service de stationnement Université Laval (FR only).