Archdiocese of Dublin Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine: Saturday, April 25th 2026

Archdiocese of Dublin Pilgrimage

Saturday, April 25th 2026

Theme: Baptised and Sent

11am: Tea & Coffee as pilgrims arrive

St John’s Rest and Day Care Centre 

12pm:  Welcome and introduction to the workshops

St John’s Rest and Day Care Centre 

Or: Alternative to the workshops:

Guided Tour of Knock Museum (45 minutes)

Find out more about the story of Knock,  told in the context of life in 1879 Ireland from living in the thatched house to working in the forge.

At Knock Museum you will gain an understanding of the spiritual and cultural significance of this unique place through artefacts, photographs and personal stories of faith and devotion

 Tour with Grace Mulqueen,Curator, Knock Museum.

12.05pm : Workshops

St John’s Rest & Care Centre

Living your Baptism and your Mission in Life

Presenter: Natalie Doherty

Dublin Diocesan Faith Development Co-ordinator for Youth and Young Adult Ministry

Baptism and Ministries

Presenter: Saule Cameron

Dublin Diocesan Faith Development Co-ordinator for Adult Faith and Pastoral Councils

How Confession Renews your Baptism

Presenter: Fr Paul Thornton, Episcopal Vicar

1pm     Pilgrimage Picnic

St John’s  Rest and Day Centre

(with tea and coffee available for a small donation)

Pilgrims are asked to bring their own packed lunch or avail of local restaurants and cafes

1.45pm             Opportunity for Sacrament of Reconciliation, quiet time or to pray the Rosary

3pm     Pilgrimage Mass

including Sacrament of the Sick

Chief Celebrant: Archbishop Dermot Farrell

4.30pm : Departure