Cork and Ross Pilgrimage to Lourdes Begins

More than 450 pilgrims from the Diocese of Cork and Ross gathered in Lourdes for the start of their diocesan pilgrimage. The group included parishioners, assisted pilgrims, doctors, nurses, carers, and various student and adult helpers.

The pilgrimage began with an opening Mass at Côté Grotte. During his homily, Bishop Fintan told the pilgrims that the Lord remains with them through illness, worries, questions, and varying levels of faith.

The group held a Blessed Sacrament Procession where pilgrims brought prayers and intentions from people at home to the Grotto to remember those unable to travel to Lourdes.