In September and October this year, the relics of St Bernadette journey on pilgrimage to Ireland for the very first time, visiting every diocese in the country.
This very special, once-in-lifetime event will provide an opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience the special gifts and charisms of Lourdes in their diocese.
Archbishop Martin acknowledges, ‘The visit of the relics will be a fitting prelude to the launch of the Jubilee Year 2025 with its theme Pilgrims of Hope’.
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Please information below that has been shared on the St. Patrick's Ballinderry Weekly Parish Bulletin
THE RELICS OF ST BERNADETTE VISIT ARMAGH
Lourdes is synonymous with care and love for the sick and disabled persons and is a special sanctuary for those who struggle with worries or decisions.
The visit of St Bernadette's Relics to St. Patrick's Cathedral on 19th October 2024 will help to remind us of Lourdes as a place of prayer and compassion for the sick and vulnerable.
Programme for Saturday 19th October:
• 10am Reception of Relics at St Patrick’s Cathedral followed by Mass.
• Rosary on the Hour
• Angelus at 12noon.
• Confessions available
• Devotional prayer throughout.
• Evening Mass at 6.30pm.
• Torch Light Procession in Cathedral grounds at 8pm.
• Benediction at 9pm.
• Evening Prayer of the Church
• Solemn Veneration until Mid-Night.
