National Novena Day Two: Friday, 14 August 2026

Guest Speaker: Aidan Gallagher

‘From Addiction to Healing’

3pm and 8pm

Aidan is a member of the Cenacolo Community, an international Catholic community founded to help people rediscover hope, purpose, and freedom through a life of prayer, friendship, and shared work. The community welcomes those seeking healing from addiction, loneliness, or personal struggles, offering support through simple daily living, faith, and strong relationships rather than professional treatment programmes.

Living within the community in Knock, Aidan embraces a way of life centred on prayer, mutual support, hard work, and trust in God. Through this journey, they have experienced personal growth and renewal while helping others discover the possibility of a new beginning. Dedicated to the values of compassion, simplicity, and service, Aidan is committed to sharing a message of hope and transformation through community life.

Workshop: ‘Hope House: Where Recovery Begins’

Sr. Attracta Canny and Sr. Dolores Duggan

12.45pm in Knock Prayer Centre

Guided tour of Knock Shrine at 11am from the information centre