We are delighted to announce that the relic of St Bernadette will be visiting Holycross Abbey on this Thursday 19th and Friday 20th September. This very special, once-in-lifetime event will provide an opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience the special gifts & charisms of Lourdes in our Diocese. We invite everyone to join us for this wonderful occasion. Our Gift Shop and Restaurant will be open throughout the visit and the 7.30pm Mass on Thursday evening will be broadcast on Tipp Mid-West Radio at 104.8fm or 106.7fm.
See full schedule below
Thursday 19th September
9am – Ceremony of Welcome
9.30am – Veneration & private prayer until
5pm – Rosary & Veneration until
7.30pm – Mass with Anointing of the Sick
8.30pm – Torchlight procession (weather permitting)
9pm – Veneration until
10pm – Church Closed
Friday 20th September
8am – Veneration until
10am – Novena & Farewell Mass
11am – Veneration until
12 noon – Angelus & Relic departs for Ossory Diocese
