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National Novena

Cairde Mhuire and Pilgrim Statue 2024
Cairde Mhuire and Pilgrim Statue 2024Cairde Mhuire and Pilgrim Statue 2024: Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Fr Michael McCullagh CM speaker National Novena 20August 2024
Fr Michael McCullagh CM speaker National Novena 20August 2024Fr Michael McCullagh CM speaker National Novena 20August 2024: Photo Sinead Mallee
Friends of Fr Michael McCullagh CM at the National Novena at Knock Shrine on 20 August 2024
Friends of Fr Michael McCullagh CM at the National Novena at Knock Shrine on 20 August 2024Friends of Fr Michael McCullagh CM at the National Novena at Knock Shrine on 20 August 2024. Photo Sinead Mallee
Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Knock (2024). Pic Sinead Mallee
Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Knock (2024). Pic Sinead MalleePilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Knock (2024). Pic Sinead Mallee
Fr Richard greeted by pilgrims after the Novena
Fr Richard greeted by pilgrims after the NovenaFr Richard greeted by pilgrims after the Novena. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Candlelight Prayers. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Candlelight Prayers. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Sacristan Declan Elwood lighting the candles
Sacristan Declan Elwood lighting the candlesSacristan Declan Elwood lighting the candles. Photo: Sinead Mallee
Sacristans James and Aaron with incense
Sacristans James and Aaron with incenseSacristans James and Aaron with incense. Photo Sinead Mallee
Visiting pilgrims with Fr Richard Gibbons after the Novena
Visiting pilgrims with Fr Richard Gibbons after the NovenaVisiting pilgrims with Fr Richard Gibbons after the Novena. Photo Sinead Mallee
Guided Tour Novena 2024 Grace Mulqueen
Guided Tour Novena 2024 Grace MulqueenGuided Tour Novena 2024 Grace Mulqueen.Photo: The Commercial Photographer
A pilgrim blesses himself at the original Apparition gable stone. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
A pilgrim blesses himself at the original Apparition gable stone. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Pilgrims at the Apparition Chapel. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Pilgrims at the Apparition Chapel. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Mary's Meals walkers at National Novena. 15 August 2024.Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Mary's Meals walkers at National Novena. 15 August 2024.Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Pilgrims collecting Knock Holy Water at the outdoor fonts. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Pilgrims collecting Knock Holy Water at the outdoor fonts. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Capuchin Friar greets a pilgrim at National Novena.Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Capuchin Friar greets a pilgrim at National Novena.Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Fr Richard Leonard SJ at National Novena.Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Fr Richard Leonard SJ at National Novena.Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Knock Youth Choir. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Knock Youth Choir. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Pilgrims outside Knock Basilica at National Novena 2024. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Pilgrims outside Knock Basilica at National Novena 2024. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Concelebrating Priests at National Novena 2024. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Concelebrating Priests at National Novena 2024. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Cairde Mhuire with the pilgrim statue at Knock Basilica, Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Cairde Mhuire with the pilgrim statue at Knock Basilica, Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Rosary procession at National Novena 2024. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Rosary procession at National Novena 2024. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Fr Richard Gibbons leads the closing prayers at National Novena 2024. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Fr Richard Gibbons leads the closing prayers at National Novena 2024. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Pilgrims gather in the Apparition Chapel during the National Novena 2024. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Pilgrims gather in the Apparition Chapel during the National Novena 2024. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Young pilgrims at the National Novena 2024.Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Young pilgrims at the National Novena 2024.Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Rosary Procession on Calvary Hill at the National Novena 2024. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Rosary Procession on Calvary Hill at the National Novena 2024. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Knock Shrine Day (134)
Knock Shrine Day (134)The Sacrament of the Eucharist at the National Novena 2024. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Young Volunteers assist pilgrims at the National Novena 2024
Young Volunteers assist pilgrims at the National Novena 2024
A pilgrim reads a Novena leaflet during the evening ceremonies at Knock Shrine. Photo The Commercial Photographer
A pilgrim reads a Novena leaflet during the evening ceremonies at Knock Shrine. Photo The Commercial PhotographerA pilgrim reads a Novena leaflet during the evening ceremonies at Knock Shrine. Photo The Commercial Photographer
James Wall from Skreen, Co. Sligo, who attended the Novena with his mother and grandmother. photo credit The Commercial photographer
James Wall from Skreen, Co. Sligo, who attended the Novena with his mother and grandmother. photo credit The Commercial photographerJames Wall from Skreen, Co. Sligo, who attended the Novena with his mother and grandmother. photo credit The Commercial photographer
Members of Knock Order of Malta and Staff of Knock Shrine bringing up the gifts at Knock Novena. Photo The Commercial Photographer
Members of Knock Order of Malta and Staff of Knock Shrine bringing up the gifts at Knock Novena. Photo The Commercial PhotographerMembers of Knock Order of Malta and Staff of Knock Shrine bringing up the gifts at Knock Novena. Photo The Commercial Photographer
Archbishop Francis Duffy, Archbishop of Tuam with Fr. Richard Gibbons PP, Rector of Knock Shrine and guest speaker Dr. Austen Ivereigh at the National Novena
Archbishop Francis Duffy, Archbishop of Tuam with Fr. Richard Gibbons PP, Rector of Knock Shrine and guest speaker Dr. Austen Ivereigh at the National NovenaArchbishop Francis Duffy, Archbishop of Tuam with Fr. Richard Gibbons PP, Rector of Knock Shrine and guest speaker Dr. Austen Ivereigh at the National Novena. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Large crowds in attendance at Knock Novena on the Evening of 14th August. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Large crowds in attendance at Knock Novena on the Evening of 14th August. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Guest Speaker Dr Austen Ivereigh at National Novena 2024. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Guest Speaker Dr Austen Ivereigh at National Novena 2024. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
A pilgrim with traditional candle holders at National Novena 2024. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
A pilgrim with traditional candle holders at National Novena 2024. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at the National Novena 2024Photo: The Commercial Photographer.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at the National Novena 2024Photo: The Commercial Photographer.
Sacristans at the National Novena 2024. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Sacristans at the National Novena 2024. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Sacristans at the National Novena 2024. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Sacristans at the National Novena 2024. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Knock Basilica at night. National Novena 2024. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Knock Basilica at night. National Novena 2024. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Pilgrims at the National Novena. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Pilgrims at the National Novena. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Deacons at the National Novena 2024. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Deacons at the National Novena 2024. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Knock at the National Novena 2024. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Knock at the National Novena 2024. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Candles lighting for the Rosary Procession at Knock Basilica. Photo: The Commercial Photographer
Candles lighting for the Rosary Procession at Knock Basilica. Photo: The Commercial Photographer

Family Day

Photo: Janapix
Photo: Janapix
Photo: Janapix
Photo: Janapix
Photo: Janapix
Photo: Janapix
Photo: Janapix
Photo: Janapix
Photo: Sinead Mallee. Blessing of Families on Family Day
Photo: Janapix

National Grandparents Pilgrimage

Cardinal Mario Grech at Knock Shrine

2. Cardinal Mario Grech with Fr Richard Gibbons, Rector Knock Shrine, 20 April 2024 (2). Photo Sinead Mallee
2. Cardinal Mario Grech with Fr Richard Gibbons, Rector Knock Shrine, 20 April 2024 (2). Photo Sinead Mallee
Prof. Eamonn Conway, Fr Eugene, Nicola Mitchell, Cardinal Mario Grech, Julieann Moran, Fr Declan Hurley and Fr Richard Gibbons at the Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine
Prof. Eamonn Conway, Fr Eugene, Nicola Mitchell, Cardinal Mario Grech, Julieann Moran, Fr Declan Hurley and Fr Richard Gibbons at the Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine
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Cardinal Mario Grech with participants at the Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine
Cardinal Mario Grech with participants at the Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine
Cardinal Mario Grech, key note speaker at the Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine
Cardinal Mario Grech, key note speaker at the Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine
Cardinal Mario Grech, key note speaker at the Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine (3)
Cardinal Mario Grech, key note speaker at the Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine (3)
Cardinal Mario Grech, Secretary General of the Synod of Bishops, celebrates Mass in Apparition Chapel 19 April 2024 (2)
Cardinal Mario Grech, Secretary General of the Synod of Bishops, celebrates Mass in Apparition Chapel 19 April 2024 (2)
Attending the Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine, L-R Fr Sean Cunningham, Archbishop Francis Duffy, Fr Brendan Hoban
Attending the Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine, L-R Fr Sean Cunningham, Archbishop Francis Duffy, Fr Brendan Hoban
Cardinal Mario Grech delivers his key note address at the Synodality Conference at Knock Shrine, 19 April 2024
Cardinal Mario Grech delivers his key note address at the Synodality Conference at Knock Shrine, 19 April 2024
Cardinal Mario Grech, Secretary General of the Synod of Bishops during his key note speech at the Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine
Cardinal Mario Grech, Secretary General of the Synod of Bishops during his key note speech at the Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine
Fr Richard Gibbons, PP, Rector Knock Shrine at the Synodality Conference
Fr Richard Gibbons, PP, Rector Knock Shrine at the Synodality Conference
Declan Hurley, speaker at tthe Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine
Declan Hurley, speaker at tthe Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine
Angela Mitchell, Notre Dame University Indiana with Aoife Devanney, Knock Shrine Youth Ministry team
Angela Mitchell, Notre Dame University Indiana with Aoife Devanney, Knock Shrine Youth Ministry team
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Monica Morley, presenter of Faith Alive on MidWest Radio with Cardinal Mario Grech, key note speaker at the Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine
Monica Morley, presenter of Faith Alive on MidWest Radio with Cardinal Mario Grech, key note speaker at the Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine
Knock Parishoners, Lily King, Sr Maud Murphy and Elizabeth Forde with participants at the Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine
Knock Parishoners, Lily King, Sr Maud Murphy and Elizabeth Forde with participants at the Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine
Julian Drapiewski, speaker at the Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine
Julian Drapiewski, speaker at the Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine
Participants and speakers at the Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine, 19 April 2024
Participants and speakers at the Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine, 19 April 2024
Nicola Mitchell (Faith Formation, Knock Shrine) with participants at the Synodality Conference, day 2
Nicola Mitchell (Faith Formation, Knock Shrine) with participants at the Synodality Conference, day 2
Participants at the Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine (4)
Participants at the Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine (4)
Participants at the Synodality Conference at Knock Shrine, 19 April 2024
Participants at the Synodality Conference at Knock Shrine, 19 April 2024
Participants at the Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine with His Eminence Cardinal Mario Grech
Participants at the Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine with His Eminence Cardinal Mario Grech
Participants at the Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine, day 2 (2)
Participants at the Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine, day 2 (2)
Participants at the Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine, day 2
Participants at the Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine, day 2
Prof. Eamonn Conway, facilitator at the Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine
Prof. Eamonn Conway, facilitator at the Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine
Sr Josephine Enenmo & Julian Drapiewski, speakers at the Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine
Sr Josephine Enenmo & Julian Drapiewski, speakers at the Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine
Rev. Declan Hurley and Julieann Moran at the Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine
Rev. Declan Hurley and Julieann Moran at the Synodality Conference, Knock Shrine
Synodality Conference Knock Shrine
Synodality Conference Knock Shrine

Carols By Candlelight

National Novena

Witnesses' Walk

Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis

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Jamie Webb 2
Pilgrims venerate the relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis at Knock Shrine on 15th Sept
Pilgrims venerate the relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis at Knock Shrine on 15th Sept
1. The Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis at Knock Shrine. 15 Sept 2023. Photo Sinead Mallee
1. The Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis at Knock Shrine. 15 Sept 2023. Photo Sinead Mallee
3. A pilgrim receives a blessing from Msgr Figueiredo with the relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis at Knock Shrine
3. A pilgrim receives a blessing from Msgr Figueiredo with the relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis at Knock Shrine
8. A young child venerates the relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis at Knock Shrine, 15 Sept. 2023 (2) Photo Sinead Mallee
8. A young child venerates the relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis at Knock Shrine, 15 Sept. 2023 (2) Photo Sinead Mallee
8b. A young child venerates the relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis at Knock Shrine, 15 Sept. 2023
8b. A young child venerates the relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis at Knock Shrine, 15 Sept. 2023
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9. Large crowds queue to venerate the relics of Blessed Carlo Acutis at Knock Shrine on 15th September 2023. Photo Sinead Mallee
9. Large crowds queue to venerate the relics of Blessed Carlo Acutis at Knock Shrine on 15th September 2023. Photo Sinead Mallee
10. Pilgrims and parishoners venerate the relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis at Knock Shrine on 15th Sept 2023. Photo Sinead Mallee
10. Pilgrims and parishoners venerate the relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis at Knock Shrine on 15th Sept 2023. Photo Sinead Mallee
11. Some of the large congregation at Mass for Relics of Bld Carlo Acutis
11. Some of the large congregation at Mass for Relics of Bld Carlo Acutis
12. Margaret Jennings from Knock with her daughter Mary venerate the Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis
12. Margaret Jennings from Knock with her daughter Mary venerate the Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis
14. Monsignor Anthony Figueiredo blesses a couple with the Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis at Knock Shrine
14. Monsignor Anthony Figueiredo blesses a couple with the Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis at Knock Shrine
17. Pilgrims venerate the relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis at Knock Shrine on 15th September 2023. Pic Sinead Mallee
17. Pilgrims venerate the relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis at Knock Shrine on 15th September 2023. Pic Sinead Mallee
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23. Jamie Webb and his aunt Jackie Dempsey pictured during the visit of the relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis to Knock Shrine on 15th Sept
23. Jamie Webb and his aunt Jackie Dempsey pictured during the visit of the relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis to Knock Shrine on 15th Sept
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Easter Vigil

Papal Honour For Knock Shrine

Pope Francis honours Knock Shrine with special message 19_3_21. Photo Sinead Mallee
Pope Francis honours Knock Shrine with special message 19_3_21. Photo Sinead Mallee
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Fr Francis Mitchell, Archbishop Michael Neary, Papal Nuncio Archbishop Ocolo and Fr Richard Gibbons at Mass in Knock Shrine on 19_3_21 (2). Photo Sinead Mallee
Fr Francis Mitchell, Archbishop Michael Neary, Papal Nuncio Archbishop Ocolo and Fr Richard Gibbons at Mass in Knock Shrine on 19_3_21 (2). Photo Sinead Mallee
Archbishop Michael Neary and Fr Francis Mitchell at Mass in Apparition Chapel 19_3_21
Archbishop Michael Neary and Fr Francis Mitchell at Mass in Apparition Chapel 19_3_21
Apparition Chapel Papal colours
Apparition Chapel Papal colours
1. Schola Cantorum Basilicae who sang at the mass in the Apparition Chapel on 19_3_21, with Fr Richard Gibbons, Rector Knock Shrine. Photo Sinead Mallee
1. Schola Cantorum Basilicae who sang at the mass in the Apparition Chapel on 19_3_21, with Fr Richard Gibbons, Rector Knock Shrine. Photo Sinead Mallee
2b. Archbishop Michael Neary holding the Official Papal Decree from Pope Francis. Photo Sinead Mallee
2b. Archbishop Michael Neary holding the Official Papal Decree from Pope Francis. Photo Sinead Mallee
Apparition Chapel (3) at Knock Shrine 19_3_21 Photo Sinead Mallee
Apparition Chapel (3) at Knock Shrine 19_3_21 Photo Sinead Mallee
Basilica and Apparition Chapel Papa colours
Basilica and Apparition Chapel Papa colours
Fr Richard Gibbons in Apparition Chapel (2) at Knock Shrine 19_3_21 Photo Sinead Mallee
Fr Richard Gibbons in Apparition Chapel (2) at Knock Shrine 19_3_21 Photo Sinead Mallee

Remembrance Mass 22 November 2020

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At St. Peter's Basilica, Rome

Seminarian Shane Costello and Pope Francis blessing Statue of Our Lady of Knock Cropped
The Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Knock at the Papal altar
Members of the Knock Shrine team at the Irish College.
Archbishop Michael Neary in St Peters Basilica with Statue of Our Lady of Knock
The Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Knock
Our Lady of Knock statue at the Papal altar
Schola Choir
Seminarian Shane Costello leads the entrance procession
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Schola Cantorem Basilicae, Knock Shrine outside in St. Peter's Square, Rome

The Apparition Chapel

photo by Sinead Mallee

Knock Parish Church

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baptismal font and side aisle
High altar parish Church
Central aisle and gallery Parish Church
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Patricia Plunkett Window parish Church
Our lady of Knock window and Stations of the Cross parish Church

Stations of the Cross, Knock Basilica

Knock Basilica

Apparition Mosaic Knock basilica
View from the sanctuary knock basilica
Wide view Apparition Mosaic
Celebrant's chair knock basilica detail
Tabernacle at Knock basilica
Close up Leinster Window
Inscription Leinster Window basilica
Tracery of Leinster Window Knock basilica
Entrance hall Knock basilica
Detail from 'pilgrimage' window by Roisin De Buitlear

Grounds and Gardens

Knock Museum
Knock Shrine grounds
Basilica spire
Basilica viewed from the side

Artwork at Knock Shrine

Apparition Mosaic, illustrator PJ Lynch, Mosaic by Travissanutto Mosaics, Italy
Tracery, Leinster Window from Black Abbey Kilkenny
Tabernacle by Patrick Mc Elroy
Pilgrimage by roisin De Buitlear
'Pilgrimage' glass by Roisin De Buitlear
Holy Water Fonts by Imogen Stuart
Close up Holy Water Font by Imogen Stuart
Papal candle stick by Tom and Tomas Cunnane, Knock. Candle relief by Trudy Burke
Celtic Cross by Timothy P Schmalz

Pilgrimage at Knock Shrine

John Paul II awards pilgrimage

Pope Francis at Knock Shrine

Knock Shrine through the years

Knock 1879
Archdeacon Cavanagh at the door of his cottage 1879
Crutches at the Apparition gable 1879
Pilgrims at the Apparition gable in 1931
Knock in 1930's
aerial view of Knock Shrine 1960's by Seamus Mallee
Knock Shrine 1960's
Knock Shrine 1960's by Seamus Mallee
Pilgrims in the 1960's by Seamus Mallee
Apparition gable 1970's by Seamus Mallee
Pilgrims at Knock 1970's
Knock Novena 1977
Knock Basilica 1980's
Knock Basilica 1980's
Knock Basilica 1990's
Knock Shrine

Knock Shrine
Ireland's International
Eucharistic and Marian Shrine,
Knock, Claremorris, Co. Mayo,
F12 Y226, Ireland

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