Ireland’s National Marian Shrine

About Knock Shrine
Welcome to Knock Shrine, Ireland’s National Marian Shrine

Since the Apparition on the 21st of August 1879, pilgrims and visitors have been welcomed to Knock Shrine. Knock Shrine is a unique and sacred place, set in over 100 acres of landscaped gardens. We offer a peaceful, contemplative space in to pray, to to reflect and to reconnect.
Plan your visit
Plan your visit to Knock Shrine

Whether you are visiting Knock Shrine for just a few hours or for a few days of reflection and renewal, take time to explore the many services that we have to offer.
Church Services
Support Programmes
Autumn/Winter Faith Renewal Events

The new autumn programme takes place from October to December 2019. Highlights include ‘A Day for People in Parish Ministry’, ‘Tasters in Theology’ and ‘Carols by Candlelight at Knock Basilica’. See our ‘Faith Renewal’ page for details.
Volunteer
News and Events
Safeguarding
- Safeguarding

Latest News

We are delighted to announce that Christmas Carols by Candlelight will take place in Knock Basilica on Saturday 21st December at 5pm. Bringing together all age ...

Carols by Candlelight with the Palestrina Choir

Posted on: 17 October 2019

We are delighted to welcome Kathleen Duffy to Knock Shrine once again for the first of our popular 'quiet days for busy people' on Saturday, ...

'Love that heals the heart' - A Day Retreat

Posted on: 15 October 2019

More than ever before, young people are hungry for mentors who will journey with them as they explore their questions around faith and spirituality. Could ...

Applications now open for Youth Leadership Programme

Posted on: 11 October 2019

More news

Re-live the amazing story of Knock Shrine

Learn more about the unique and compelling story of the Knock Apparition of 1879 and find out how a small village has grown to become an international pilgrimage destination.

View History