Pope Leo XIV to visit Lourdes on 26 & 27 September
What Our Pilgrims Can Look Forward To There is growing excitement as we prepare for this year’s Carmelite Lourdes Pilgrimage, made even more special by the historic news that Pope Leo XIV will be visiting Lourdes during our time at the Shrine. The Holy Father’s Apostolic Journey to France will take place from 25–28 September […]
A Fond Farewell to Sr Mary Theresa
It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of our faithful friend, Sr Mary Theresa of the Mercy Convent, Kinsale, in her 100th year. Sr Mary Theresa was a much-loved member of the community and a devoted supporter of the Lourdes pilgrimage over many years. On 1 June, members of our Lourdes family […]
St Colmcille’s Students Prepare for Lourdes Pilgrimage
Students from St Colmcille’s Community School, Knocklyon, have been actively preparing for this year’s Lourdes pilgrimage through a variety of faith-filled and community-focused initiatives throughout May and June. On 13 May, the Lourdes students organised a successful bake sale, bringing in a wide selection of homemade treats to raise funds towards their pilgrimage. The same day also […]
Young Adults Gather in Paris & Lisieux for Carmelite Pilgrimage
Young adults from the Irish Province of Carmelites recently joined fellow pilgrims from across Northern Europe for a faith-filled pilgrimage to Paris and Lisieux, walking together in the footsteps of St Thérèse of the Child Jesus and discovering anew the richness of the Carmelite tradition. The pilgrimage began in Paris, where the group received a […]
