The Cork and Ross Lourdes pilgrims returned home on Wednesday after five joy-filled days on pilgrimage in Lourdes.
Almost 450 people took part in this year’s pilgrimage.
The week was filled with many blessings and a jam-packed schedule kept the pilgrims busy. On Sunday morning, the Cork and Ross group celebrated the International Mass at St Pius X Underground Basilica, and Fr Charlie Kiely led a walking tour around Lourdes that afternoon, walking in the footsteps of St Bernadette.
On Monday, Bishop Fintan celebrated Mass at the Grotto, with many watching the livestream from home. Following this Mass, the pilgrims did the Stations of the Cross. That evening, the Cork and Ross group led both the Eucharistic procession and the Marian Torchlight Procession.
On Tuesday, Mass with the Sacrament of the Sick was celebrated at the Cotte Grotte, which marked the official end of the pilgrimage.
With the afternoon free, many pilgrims visited the grotto, shops and cafes for a nice relaxed afternoon before the journey home on Wednesday.
Upper Mayfield Parish at Lourdes
Eucharistic Procession at Lourdes
Carrigaline Parish group at Lourdes
The Cork and Ross pilgrims celebrating Mass at the Grotto
Mass at the Grotto
