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The first National Pilgrimage for Life, organised by the Council for Life of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference, will be celebrated on Saturday 4th May in Knock Shrine with Mass at 3.00pm in the Basilicia. Anointing of the Sick will take place during Mass. Main celebrant and homilist will be Archbishop Francis Duffy.
Speaking about the National Pilgrimage for Life, Bishop Kevin Doran, Chair of the Council for Life said, “I very much look forward to this first National Pilgrimage for Life, which gives us the opportunity, as advocates for life, to draw strength and inspiration from Mary, who is mother of Jesus and mother of the Church. Central to our pilgrimage will be the Eucharist which nourishes us through life as well as being a particular source of strength to the sick and the dying.”
We invite you to join us in Knock to celebrate the gift of life and to pray for the protection of all human life.
The annual diocesan pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Sunday 18th August 2024 with Anointing of the Sick at 2.30pm and Mass at 3.00pm in the Basilica.
The Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place from 30th August to 4th September 2024, led by Bishop Kevin Doran. Click here for all information and booking form.
The Pilgrimage includes the Assisted Pilgrim Section. Those who travel as part of the Assisted Pilgrim Section will stay in Accueil Notre Dame, which is situated beside the Grotto and Sanctuary area. They will be cared for by the Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage Care Team whilst in Lourdes. Application forms for the Assisted Pilgrim Section and full details are available from Very Rev. Ray Milton, P.P., Pilgrimage Director, St. John’s, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon. (Telephone – 090 6661115). Closing date for receipt of completed Application Forms is the 10th June, 2024.
All other enquiries in relation to the Pilgrimage can be directed to Joe Walsh Tours (JWT) at 01 2410800, email [email protected]
