Relics of St Bernadette of Lourdes arriving in Knock this morning, as part of historic tour

The relics of St Bernadette of Lourdes are arriving in Knock this morning, as part of their historic tour around Ireland.

They will be at the 12 noon and 3pm Masses in the shrine today.

The relics will be in Ballaghaderreen, Athlone, Sligo and Kiltoom in south Roscommon over the next six weeks.

St Bernadette saw the Virgin Mary 18 times at the Grotto in Lourdes in 1858.

A full list of all the visits in Ireland is available here: https://stbernadette.ie/pilgrimage-details/

See more information on their visit to Knock here: https://www.knockshrine.ie/visit-of-relic-of-st-bernadette-to-knock-basilica-sunday-29-september-2024/