KNOCK

(770 homes, 2,100 People).
Website: www.knock-shrine.ie
Email: info@knock-shrine.ie

PRIESTS:
Joseph Quinn, PP, Knock, Claremorris,
Co. Mayo. 094 9388100. Fax: 094
9388295.
Richard Gibbons, C.C. 094 9388100.

MASSES:
Summer — Sun & Holydays:
Sun: 8, 9.30, 10.30am,12 noon, 3 & 7 pm.
Sat Eve & Holydays 7.30pm.
Weekdays: 8, 9, 11a.m., 12 noon, 3 & 5 & 7.30 p.m.

Winter — Sun & Holydays:
Sun: 9, 10.30am, 12, 3 & 5pm. Sat Eve & Holydays 7.30pm.
Weekdays. 9, 11am, 12, 3, & 5 pm.
Shanvaghera Church: Sun & Holyday, W&S, 10.00am.

RELIGIOUS HOUSES:
St Patrick’s Missionary Society (Kiltegan), Main St, Knock. Fr Donald
McDonagh. 094 938866119 / 938866156.
Alexian Brothers, Br Barry
St John of God Brothers
Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul. Sr Elma Hurley. 7 sisters.
094 9388119 /88156.
Carmelite Sisters. Sr Maura. 14 Sisters. Oratory open daily to 4.30pm.
Franciscan Sisters. Sr Benignus. 4 Sisters. 094 9388302.
Sisters of St. Mary Madeleine Postel. Sr Mary Vincent. 3 Sisters. 094
9388719.
Bon Secours Sisters, Drum, Ballyhaunis Road. Sr Felicitas, 5 Sisters.
094 9388439.

PRIMARY SCHOOLS:
Knock. Jackie Coyne, Geraldine Forde, Siobhán Coyne, Bernadette
Langan, Laraine Holmes, Gertie Kelly. 141 Pupils 094 9388435.
Coogue, Ballyhaunis. Siobhán Geraghty, Helen Murphy. 21 pupils. 094
9388500.

ORGANISATIONS:
St Joseph’s, under the care of the Brothers of St John of God. Br Ronan
Lennon. 094 9388215.
St Vincent de Paul, Luke Hunt, 094 9380222;
Meals on Wheels, Sr Caitríona, 094 9388100;
Services for the Aged, St John’s Rest-and-Care Day Centre, each Tue &
Wed, with Mass, Confessions and Anointing — also provides laundry and
hygiene services with showers and bathing for the elderly as well as
Chiropody and Hairdressing; 094 9388100;
St Joseph’s Young Priests Society, Mary Fleming, 094 9388455;
Order of Malta, John Egan, 094 9388335;
Foróige, Mary McLoughlin, 094 9388272;
Legion of Mary, Maureen Lennon, 094 9388150;
Queen of Peace Nursing Home, Tony & Lily King, 094 9388279;
Knock Area Development Association, Lorraine Kirrane, 087 2255459;
Churchfield Park Housing for the Elderly & Disabled, 094 9388100.

KNOCK SHRINE
SERVICES
(Telephone 094 9388100 unless otherwise stated).
Web www.knock-shrine.ie
Email info@knock-shrine.ie.

CHAPEL OF RECONCILIATION
Summer Programme:
Confessions: Mon — Fri 11.00 am — 5.00 pm.
Sundays 11.00 am — 7.00 pm.
Winter Programme:
Daily 11.00 am — 1.00 pm, 2.00 pm — 5.00 pm.
Saturdays 11.00 am — 1.00 pm, 2.00 pm — 5.00 pm, 7.00 pm — 7.30
pm.

COUNSELLING SERVICES
A professional counselling service is provided all year round in the
Counselling Centre at the Chapel of Reconciliation. Counselling available
on a drop-in basis or by appointment.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Wednesday: 12.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
On Saturdays and Sundays (April to October) 11 to 6 p.m.
Director: Fiona McCarthy.

PRAYER GUIDANCE CENTRE
Guided prayer sessions take place three times daily (May-Oct only).
Details available at Centre or Shrine Office.

FAMILY LIFE AND PRAYER CENTRE
Director: Monica Morley. Open daily 11am-6pm. Service and Information
on Counselling, Family Prayer, Family Planning (STMI), Pro-Life,
Counselling Marriage Encounter and Library. Tel 094-9388256.

YOUTH MINISTRY
“Addressing the needs and questions of young people”. School programmes,
Summer Programmes (July & Aug), Young Adults (18+) Training for
Leaders. Ann Lee, Youth Director. (094-9388100).

REST AND CARE CENTRE
Offering facilities to the sick and old during the Pilgrimage Season.
Wheelchairs are available for use by those who need them while at the
Shrine.

KNOCK SHRINE BOOKSHOP.
Stocks a large and varied range of religious books and tapes. Situated
opposite the entrance to the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. For confirmation
whether what you need is in stock, call Carmel or Claire at 094-9388100.
Web: www.knock-shrine.ie
Email: info @ Knock-shrine.ie

GUIDED TOURS.
Provided on request during the Pilgrimage Season.

KNOCK MUSEUM.
Open daily: May to October 10 to 6 p.m. November to April 12 to 4 p.m.
Closed Christmas Day & St. Stephen’s Day. Knock Museum captures the
compelling story of the Knock Apparition of 1879 and tells of the 15 people
who witnessed the event.

KNOCK CARAVAN AND CAMPING PARK.
Bord Fáilte Graded ***, AA Recommended. Mobile Homes for hire. Open
March — October. Phone 094-9388100 / 88223.

KNOCK HOUSE HOTEL ***
70 Bedrooms, Conference Centre & Meeting Rooms, All day Restaurant.
Phone — 094-9388088
Fax — 094-9388044

ST. JOSEPH’S AT THE SHRINE.
Under the Care of The Brothers of St. John of God, Brother Ronan
Lennon. Phone 094-9388215.

ST. CATHERINE LABOURE HOLIDAY HOME.
This offers special price-rated accommodation for the less well off who
wish to come on a holiday to Knock. Phone 094-9388262.

LEGION OF MARY CENTRE.
This Centre is in the South Ambulatory of the Basilica, beside the South
Main Entrance.

MARRIAGE INTRODUCTION BUREAU *
Enquiries to: The Secretary, Marriage Introductions Bureau, Knock Shrine.
094-9388100.

ORDER OF MALTA.
During the Novena in August, and on all Sundays and Holydays during the
Pilgrimage Season, an ambulance and First Aid help are available on call.

KNOCK SHRINE SOCIETY
The Knock Shrine Society was
established on the 21 August 1935
with the approval of the late Dr.
Gilmartin, Archbishop of Tuam. The
Society consists of the Handmaids,
Stewards and Promoters of Knock Shrine.
It has grown from a mere handful of people in the early years to over 1200
Handmaids and Stewards today.
Honorary Secretary.
Ms. Mary Neary, St. Brigids, Knock Co. Mayo. Tel 094-9388110.
Chief Steward
Mr. Tom Neary, Lugatemple, Claremorris, Co. Mayo. Tel 094-9371619.
The Handmaids and Stewards are the Voluntary Helpers at the Shrine.
They come from all parts of the country, particularly the West of Ireland,
generally on a once-a-month basis. Under the leadership of Mary Neary
and Mr. Tom Neary, they commit themselves to providing a variety of essential
and wonderful services. Their contribution to the operation of the
Shrine, and to the welfare of its many thousands of annual pilgrims, is incalculable.
Principal among the services they provide are:
* Care for the Sick who come on Pilgrimage
* Maintenance of order in the Shrine Grounds and Buildings
* Participation in the Liturgical Ceremonies
* Supervision of All-Night Vigils
* Meeting the Pilgrimage Trains in Claremorris Railway Station
* Meeting of Pilgrimage Fights at Knock International Airport
In addition to the Stewards and Handmaids, there are also some hundreds
of Promoters who do a variety of voluntary promotional work on behalf of
the Shrine. These are spread widely in various countries and come from all
walks of life and all age groups.
The Society’s Governing Body is the Knock Shrine Council and there are
also Committees of Stewards and Handmaids. Regular Meetings are held
throughout the year and each Sunday’s work throughout the season begins
with Assembly, Briefing Session and Prayer. The Society publishes the
Knock Shrine Annual, Editor Tom Neary.