Homily of Fr. Stephen Farragher for Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock

Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B, Tuam Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday, May 5th, 2013.

‘Peace I give you, , my own peace I give you, a peace the world cannot give, that is my gift to you’

I join with Archbishop Neary and with Bishop Lee in welcoming all of you [...]

Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick

Diocesan Youth Council – Annual Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick
The annual Diocesan Youth Council Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick will be held on Sunday, May 12th.  For more details contact Trish at trishobrienyouth@gmail.com or www.dyctuam.ie.

Diocesan Pilgrimages 2013

Rome and Sorrento
‘Year of Faith’ Pilgrimage to Rome & Sorrento. June 24th. 7 nights. Details from John B at 09328337 or from Annamarie at 012410816
Shrines of Portugal
Shrines of Portugal Pilgrimage (inc Fatima). 7 nights. September 26th. Details & booking form from 01 2410822 (Therese) or leave address at 09328337.
Lourdes
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, August 7-13 led [...]

DYC Tóchar Walk – 2nd Leg

On Saturday March 9th a great group of happy and hardy young students braved the cold conditions of the March winds to do the second leg of the Tóchar Phádraic.  Fr. Pat Farragher celebrated Mass for the group in the traditional Mass Rock location at Bohea en-route to the base of the Reek from Aughagower. [...]

Diocesan Youth Council – Tochar Phádraic Pilgrimage Walk

Congrats to over 100 people who braved the elements of a cold and wet January day on Saturday the 26th to walk the first half of the Tóchar from Ballintubber to Aughagower.  Well done to Trish O’Brien, Diocesan Youth Officer for organising and co-ordination the event.  The second let will be held in early Spring.  [...]

Grandparents Pilgrimage to Knock

On Sunday, June 9th the annual Catholic Grandparents Pilgrimage took place in Knock Shrine.  Capacity crowds filled the basilica for a great afternoon of prayer, devotion and much enjoyment.  Fr. Benny McHale was chief celebrant.  Foundress of the CGA Mrs. Catherine Wiley was very pleased with the day.

Some Pictures of Novena at Knock

Some images of the Novena at Knock.  Special guest – Baroness Nuala O’Loan and her husband Declan.  Pictures – kind courtesy of Fr. Stephen Farragher.

Lady’s Well Pilgrimage Athenry – Feast of the Assumption

Celebration of Lady’s Well in Athenry.  A long-standing tradition of over 700 hundred years – hundreds of people visit this holy well on the feast of the Assumption.  Local Parish Priest, Canon Tony King celebrated Mass on the feast day.

Pictures of Summer Pilgrimage to Maméan

The annual Summer/Autumn pilgrimage to Máméan Mountain in the Maamturk Mountains took place on Sunday, August 5th. Turas na Croise, the Traditional Stations of the Cross began at 3.00 pm. Caoineadh na dTrí Muire was be sung in the sean-nós style by Mr. Joe John Mac an Iomaire. Mass followed immediately afterwards celebrated by Fr. [...]

Croagh Patrick Pics – Courtesy of Fr. Stephen Farragher

Pictures of Croagh Patrick Pilgrimage with Papal Nuncio Archbishop Charles Brown and Archbishop Michael Neary

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