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SUMMARY:National Novena Day Seven: Wednesday\, August 19th 2026
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker: David Wells \nEnjoy Your Life – Make It Happen \n3pm and 8pm \nDavid Wells is a conference speaker across the English-speaking world\, having addressed over 2000 gatherings of teachers\, catechists and volunteers. He has written four books\, including The Reluctant Disciple\, and works in diocesan and national ministry. He has a passion for teaching and for making theology accessible and attractive. \n  \nNovena Workshop: ‘Do Not Give Up Meeting Together ! Rethinking The Meetings We Hold’ \n12.45pm in Knock Prayer Centre \nGuided Tour of Knock Shrine \n11am from the information centre
URL:https://www.knockshrine.ie/event/national-novena-day-seven-wednesday-august-19th-2026/
CATEGORIES:National Novena
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260821
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SUMMARY:Novena Day Eight: August 20th 2026
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker: Deacon Mark Paine \nA Church for Everyone \n3pm and 8pm \nDeacon Mark Paine is a Permanent Deacon in the Archdiocese of Birmingham\, serving the Catholic Church with a focus on inclusive\, welcoming communities. He is part of the Catholic Stream disability theology network and advocates for neurodivergence. He is autistic and a father of autistic children\, he has 28 years’ experience in primary education and special educational needs. \n  \nNovena Workshop: A Church for Everyone: Building a Community of Welcome \nDeacon Mark Paine \n12.45pm in Knock Prayer Centre \n  \nGuided Tour of Knock Shrine \n11am from the information centre
URL:https://www.knockshrine.ie/event/novena-day-eight-august-20th-2026/
CATEGORIES:National Novena
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260821
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SUMMARY:National Novena Day Nine: August 21st 2026
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker: Fr. Paul Murphy \nThe Healing Power of Love \n3pm \nFr Paul F. Murphy is a priest of the Diocese of Waterford & Lismore and has served as chaplain to the Irish Defence Forces for 12 years\, based at Mellows’ Barracks\, Galway\, including six overseas deployments to Syria\, Lebanon and Israel. In 2024 he survived an attempted murder and publicly offered forgiveness to his attacker. \n  \nWitness Walk \n6.45pm from the Chapel of Reconciliation \nThe Witness Walk is a quiet\, reflective walk through Knock Village that invites pilgrims to follow in the footsteps of those who witnessed the Knock Apparition on the evening of 21st August 1879. This simple walking route weaves through the village\, stopping at places connected to several of the fifteen official witnesses — local people\, young and old\, who came from their homes and nearby fields to see the Apparition at the gable wall of the parish church. \n  \n  \n8pm: Anniversary of the Apparition at Knock \nSheltered in God’s Love \nFr. Richard Gibbons\, PP and Rector of Knock Shrine leads this evening of celebration as we mark the anniversary of the Apparition\, which took place on the 21st of August 1879. \n  \n  \nGuided Tour of Knock Shrine \n11am from the information centre.
URL:https://www.knockshrine.ie/event/national-novena-day-nine-august-21st-2026/
CATEGORIES:National Novena
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260829T103000
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SUMMARY:'Church Return To Nature' Conference: Saturday\, 29 August 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \nSaturday\, August 29th 2026\nTime: 10am – 3pm\nLocation: St. John’s Rest and Care Centre at Knock Shrine \n 
URL:https://www.knockshrine.ie/event/church-return-to-nature-conference-saturday-29-august-2026/
LOCATION:St. John’s Rest and Care Centre
CATEGORIES:Faith Renewal Event
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