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.
Mass & Liturgy
Public All Night Vigil 2019

The All Night Vigil takes place on December 7th/8th 2019. Commencing with Confessions at 10 pm and concluding with Concelebrated Mass at 4 am.
What We Offer
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 & Events
Safeguarding
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This is the busiest time of year for the postal service and it is important to take note of the final posting dates to ensure ...

Overseas Christmas Postal Dates for 2019

Posted on: 05 December 2019

The 49th All Night Vigil takes place on Saturday , December 7th from 10pm. The Programme for the evening is as follows: 10.00pm: Confessions in the ...

All Night Vigil - December 7th 2019

Posted on: 03 December 2019

We are looking forward to welcoming all couples, who are expecting a baby, to our special prayers and blessing ceremony this Saturday, December 7th at ...

Blessing of Expectant Parents

Posted on: 04 December 2019

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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.

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